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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Upper Back Area
Question: I have arthritis in my upper back area. a doctor that is not familiar with my medical history gave me generic flexaril. i do not have muscle issues and i have chronic kidney disease. is flexeril a appropriate medication for me
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper back is not related to the kidney issues. It can be due to a back muscle spasm. Even if you have arthritis the back pain is usually associated with a muscle spasm. Bed rest and taking a muscle relaxant like Flexeril is likely to help you. You can take it for 2-3 days as advised and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper back is not related to the kidney issues. It can be due to a back muscle spasm. Even if you have arthritis the back pain is usually associated with a muscle spasm. Bed rest and taking a muscle relaxant like Flexeril is likely to help you. You can take it for 2-3 days as advised and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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