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Suggest Medication To Relieve Pain Other Than Tramadol And Hydrocodone
My Dr. took me off hydrocodone and prescribed tramadol hcl 50 mg instead. I m a 65 yr. old male, prior paratrooper and combat veteran with cronic pain. I receive treatment from VA. Hydrocodone relieved my pain somewhat. However, I can t sense any relief from tramadol. What options do i have?
Tue, 5 May 2015
while non-steroidal anti-inflammatories work on some pain, they are not very good for disk disease and many other pains associated with age and paratrooper activity.
A pain management specialist with local injections (and less restrictions than the VA) might be one option.
A pain management specialist with local injections (and less restrictions than the VA) might be one option.
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