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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Discs And Arthritis

Hi, I had RFA done 8 weeks ago on both sides at my L4 & L5 joints, im still in the same pain i was in before the procedure...thedoctor sas i have degenerative discs and arthritis, what is the next ting to do? I ave been pescriped naproxen and that helped a bit but distroed my stomach and now im on celebrex but that is doing no good.
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have degenerative discs and arthritis. Well degenerative disc disease can be successfully treated with conservative , meaning non-surgical that is care consisting of medication to control inflammation and steroid medications delivered either orally or through an epidural injections and physical therapy and exercise. Surgery is only considered when patients have not achieved relief over six months of nonsurgical care . For arthritis orthopedic surgeon prescribe NSAIDs , capsaicin or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pian and drink plenty of water .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Discs And Arthritis

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have degenerative discs and arthritis. Well degenerative disc disease can be successfully treated with conservative , meaning non-surgical that is care consisting of medication to control inflammation and steroid medications delivered either orally or through an epidural injections and physical therapy and exercise. Surgery is only considered when patients have not achieved relief over six months of nonsurgical care . For arthritis orthopedic surgeon prescribe NSAIDs , capsaicin or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pian and drink plenty of water . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari