Hi,I am Dr. Gopal Goel (Orthopaedic Surgeon). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Else To Do To Reduce Back Pain Caused After An Injury Other Than Taking Lidocaine, Gabapentin?
I have back pain from an injury at work, pulling a patine out of a broken window. It was recently exacerbated by injections of Lidocaine to evaluate for possible ablation. I am currently on 300mg Gabapentin TID, increased from 200mg TID (increase started today.) I still don't know where or what the pain comes from, I have had a recent MRI that is inconclusive. Thank you, Tom Wichman YYYY@YYYY
Taking simple Gabapentin alone probably will not relieve your symptoms. You might be suffering from strain to the back muscles.
Firstly I would advise a period of bed rest for or about 2 weeks on a firm bed. This is the minimum time needed for healing. Take a analgesic with a muscle relaxant. Local analgesic gel a heat massage can be done. Avoid bending forward and lifting any sort of weight.
Pregablin is a good substitute for Gabapentin.
I hope my advice has helped. Good luck
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Else To Do To Reduce Back Pain Caused After An Injury Other Than Taking Lidocaine, Gabapentin?
Hi there. Taking simple Gabapentin alone probably will not relieve your symptoms. You might be suffering from strain to the back muscles. Firstly I would advise a period of bed rest for or about 2 weeks on a firm bed. This is the minimum time needed for healing. Take a analgesic with a muscle relaxant. Local analgesic gel a heat massage can be done. Avoid bending forward and lifting any sort of weight. Pregablin is a good substitute for Gabapentin. I hope my advice has helped. Good luck