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Suggest Medication For Lower Back Pain
i have been taking percocet for my lower back pain that i have had for 3 years i also tried physical therapy i need to know if i can get a stronger painkiller like oxycontin because percocet no longer works for me and i don't have funds to go to another dr can i get a rx from u
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Hello
It is not wise to take pain killers without proper diagnosis.
You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral),serum calcium,vitamin D level,ultrasound of abdomen,thyroid profile.
It is important to know age and sex of patient.
MRI of L/S spine can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
It is not wise to take pain killers without proper diagnosis.
You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral),serum calcium,vitamin D level,ultrasound of abdomen,thyroid profile.
It is important to know age and sex of patient.
MRI of L/S spine can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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