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Is Methadone Suggested After Undergoing Fusion In Lower Back And Laminectomy?

I have had 2 nack surgeries a fusion in lower back and a laminectomy before that. I am in chronic pain and need help in the Wisconsin, Milwaukee area. I am currently taking methadone and need to find a new doctor within a month... please help.-Andrew
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started along with methadone.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You can find doctor in your locality in our website.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is Methadone Suggested After Undergoing Fusion In Lower Back And Laminectomy?

Hello, I have studied your case. If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started along with methadone. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. You can find doctor in your locality in our website. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care