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I VE BEEN SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN SPECIFICALLY IN MY LOWER BACK. MY LEGS ALSO FEEL SOMETIMES AS IF I HAD RAN A MARATHON AND THEY WERE SORE. IVE BEEN TAKING PREVASTATIN FOR THE PAST MONTH TWO MONTHS AND ALSO READ THAT IT COULD BE ONE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS. IVE TRIED CRESTOR AND THIS ONE REALLY GAME ME LEG PAINS I COULDNT STAND. I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO TAKE FOR THE COLESTEROL SINCE MINE RUNS IN THE FAMILY. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN TAKE TO COMBAT THE PAIN IF IT WAS DO IN FACT CAUSED BY SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG?
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. The following measures will help with the pain • Lie on a hard bed. • Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Correct your posture while sitting • Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Is The Remedy For Back Pain?
Hello, Thanks for your query. The following measures will help with the pain • Lie on a hard bed. • Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Correct your posture while sitting • Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care