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Suggest Treatment Options For Arthritis And Spinal Stenosis In Elderly Woman
Female, 71 years old, 100 lb. overweight. Diagnosed with arthritis, spinal stinosis, problems with vertebra above and below a fusion, sway back. Unable to exercise because of pain. Tried injections with no improvement. Constant pain and depression. I m giving up. Is there help?
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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There are pain medications that may be able to help you. Some antidepressants are also effective as pain relievers in persons with chronic pain , so this can be considered.
Eg duloxetine, venlafaxine
You may want to consider speaking to your doctor about this option.
I hope this helps
There are pain medications that may be able to help you. Some antidepressants are also effective as pain relievers in persons with chronic pain , so this can be considered.
Eg duloxetine, venlafaxine
You may want to consider speaking to your doctor about this option.
I hope this helps
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