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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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Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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
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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