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How Can Severe Pain Due To Bulging Disc On The Spine Be Treated?

I have Bulging Disc on my spine and sometimes the pain is terrible, I am 82, don t want to have surgery. I also have degenerative arthritis, I have had knee surgery on my right knee where all the pain seems to be. Now my knee needs to be replaced, I have had 2 cortisone injections. Can you recommend a pain medication over the counter. Thanks, Norma
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Hello,

As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

In severe cases, you can opt for a steroid injection to the spine. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Severe Pain Due To Bulging Disc On The Spine Be Treated?

Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. In severe cases, you can opt for a steroid injection to the spine. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician