
Suggest Medications For Back Pain In An Elderly Person

Ice packs alternativing with hot bags + pain gels
Detailed Answer:
Yes, some people especially elders don't tolerate pain medications easily. At this point, as she is hurt the best form of treatment will be rest combined with ice compresses alternating with hot water bags. She can also consider topical pain gels / sprays available over the counter. Significant portion of topical agents remain under skin and are not absorbed systemically; therefore they cause least side effect.
Besides those two, tylenol has analgesic property. It can be tried if above mentioned measures don't help.
Finally, if the pain doesn't resolve, better to visit her doctor. Other pain medications can be prescribed after evaluating risks involved. Besides it is important to rule out bony injuries.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
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