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Question: Yes you can I have collapsed vertebrae T7&T9 I can't afford pain management they 350.00 I have used Lidicaine or lididerm patches before with no problem I don't use them ever day, only when the pain is so bad that my skin even hurts,I also have severe scoliosis since 2010 to now my height has gone from5'1" to 4'8" I cannot take any type of NSAID they make my insides like a peptic ulcer and I'm not asking for pain pills nor any real strong pain patches either
Brief Answer:
Multiple compressed vertebrae , osteoporosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon
You have collapsed vertebra T 7 and 9 with severe pain, cannot take NSAIDS due to peptic ulcer.
In my opinion , before we start pain management we should know the cause of collapsed vertebrae. Most common cause apart from trauma and tumor at this age is Osteoporosis and treatment of osteoporosis helps in pain reduction to a large extent.
I suggest you take painkillers (like tramadol which your physician can prescribe) Calcium, vit D3. Also start spinal extension exercises (to be taught by a physiotherapist)
I would advise to get one Bone Densitometry test to assess the weakness in the bones. The treatment can be done accordingly.
I hope I have answered your question.
Please feel free to ask any further questions.
Multiple compressed vertebrae , osteoporosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon
You have collapsed vertebra T 7 and 9 with severe pain, cannot take NSAIDS due to peptic ulcer.
In my opinion , before we start pain management we should know the cause of collapsed vertebrae. Most common cause apart from trauma and tumor at this age is Osteoporosis and treatment of osteoporosis helps in pain reduction to a large extent.
I suggest you take painkillers (like tramadol which your physician can prescribe) Calcium, vit D3. Also start spinal extension exercises (to be taught by a physiotherapist)
I would advise to get one Bone Densitometry test to assess the weakness in the bones. The treatment can be done accordingly.
I hope I have answered your question.
Please feel free to ask any further questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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