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Slipped And Fell On Elbow & Side. X-ray Shows No Fracture. Pain In The Lower Back Also. On Vicodin. Time To Heal?

I slipped & fell while going up the stairs last Thursday falling onto my elbow and side landing in a twisted position while at work. II was sent to the ER for X-ray of my elbow; no fracture was found. After being seen by my employer physician and omplaining about severe pain in my lower back/waist area. I was sent back for more XRays of my spine & back. no fractures. I'm currently taking Vicodin 750pkus Muscle relaxer for the pain. I'm barely able to walk across the room without severe pain. i was advised one option eould be to send me to a pain clinic or phyisical therapy. Can you please tell me what could be the problem! I just want the pain to stop. Thank you
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have suffered a soft tissue injury due to the fall. This usually takes 2-3 weeks to heal completely with adequate rest. Meanwhile take mild pain killers and do a hot fomentation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Slipped And Fell On Elbow & Side. X-ray Shows No Fracture. Pain In The Lower Back Also. On Vicodin. Time To Heal?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. It seems that you have suffered a soft tissue injury due to the fall. This usually takes 2-3 weeks to heal completely with adequate rest. Meanwhile take mild pain killers and do a hot fomentation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com