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Is It Appropriate To Use Voltaren For Backache?

Hello Dr. Good Morning
This morning i woke up i bend down to take something from floor i am having a terrific backache dr. i had 3 dose of voltaren Retard but no relief and even i massage with some pain killer cream but i have no relief Dr.. Please help me Dr.
thanks
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Fri, 2 May 2014
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You need acute pain relief. Topical ice would help greatly. If no better with that, and with the voltaren/paincream, then you may simply need stronger pain meds for the short term, like hydrocodone, as well as muscle relaxant medications, both of which you'll need to see your doctor for.
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Is It Appropriate To Use Voltaren For Backache?

You need acute pain relief. Topical ice would help greatly. If no better with that, and with the voltaren/paincream, then you may simply need stronger pain meds for the short term, like hydrocodone, as well as muscle relaxant medications, both of which you ll need to see your doctor for.