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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Legs Due To Degenerative Disc Disease
My wife is diabetic had a subdural hematoma 1-1/2 yr ago, has had spondylisis , cervical, lumbar and knee arthiritis; presently having severe backache. MRI lumbar spine and screening of spine does not show requirement of surgery, but there is degenerative disc disease. There is some small relief from physio IFT and heat but unable to lead normal life due to unbalance walking also sever pain in leges due walking. what needs to be done...??
She may need to take anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen or naproxen for pain. Also, she may need to take cortico-steroids to lower inflammation. Also, supplements with condroitin and glucosamine can help. Also, she may use Cymbalta for pins and needles in foot.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Legs Due To Degenerative Disc Disease
Hello, She may need to take anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen or naproxen for pain. Also, she may need to take cortico-steroids to lower inflammation. Also, supplements with condroitin and glucosamine can help. Also, she may use Cymbalta for pins and needles in foot. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician