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Suggest Treatment For Pain Management After Prolapsed Discs

Hi, following a kitesurfing accident, I have 5 prolapsed discs, 3 thoracic and 2 lumbar. The lumbar discs are slightly impacting on my nerves. I am currently being prescribed Co-codamol 30/500 by my GP. I have been on these for over 12 months. I have had osteopathic treatment and acupuncture. However, the pain is consistent and the Co-codamol seem to be becoming less effective (or perhaps the pain is increasing). Should I approach my GP for more effective opioid treatment such as Tramadol or would another pain treatment be better suited. I do suffer from constipation with the Co-codamol. Many thanks, Ian
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if you r suffering severe root compression so u go for surgery, lamininectomy and root decompression according to your symptoms.
but if have u not significantly root compression so must be go physiotherapy.
in standing position pain is aggravating--- SPINAL FLEXION EXERCISE.
sitting position pain is aggravating---- SPINAL EXTENSION EXCRISE.
if any dout , u can call me.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Management After Prolapsed Discs

if you r suffering severe root compression so u go for surgery, lamininectomy and root decompression according to your symptoms. but if have u not significantly root compression so must be go physiotherapy. in standing position pain is aggravating--- SPINAL FLEXION EXERCISE. sitting position pain is aggravating---- SPINAL EXTENSION EXCRISE. if any dout , u can call me.