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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Chronic Pain In The Back
Ok well I have chronic back pain 12 years with compound fractures L-3,4,5 C-3 Myliogram shows bone has grown around some nerves like a donut Dr in Seattle Wa says to risky to operate pain is killing me a knife in the back or hitting your thumb with a hammer would be a joy compared to the pain I experience. Flare ups are often. Dr Gwinn Ryder Seattle tells me laser surgery is no good. I have Boston scientific stem. Implant that only shocks me I hate it. I have had disc scision L3 L4 Dr tells me he can t help. Pain clinic says they wish they could help. Primary me says he wishes he could help. 6 /60mg morphine for seven years and eight 10-325 hydrocodone takes the edge off. Do you have a silver bullet?
It may be due to muscle sprain. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Continue physical therapy. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads also helps. In case of not getting relief you may require MRI back after orthopedician consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Chronic Pain In The Back
Hello, It may be due to muscle sprain. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Continue physical therapy. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads also helps. In case of not getting relief you may require MRI back after orthopedician consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician