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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
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Tom Wichman
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Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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
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
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