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What Is Your Opinion Of Taking Vicodin For Lower Back Pain At 89 Years Of Age?

What is your opinion of taking Vicodin for lower back pain. I have pain on the lower right side at the base of my back.

have used many pain medications and shots for help. They work for awhile and then quit. I am 89 years old and it's getting me down.
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
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as far as vicodin is cocerned,considering your age its not recommended because it is-habbit forming,liver and kidney toxic,leading to constipation. first of all one should try to find out the cause of your suffering.Then you should look for safe alternatives like paracetamol with combination of muscle relaxant,which your nearby doctor can easily suggest.
from my side do regular back strengthening excercise beside taking vit.D(1000 unit) and 500mg calcium citrate maleate supplement daily.
please let me know about your health.
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What Is Your Opinion Of Taking Vicodin For Lower Back Pain At 89 Years Of Age?

sir as far as vicodin is cocerned,considering your age its not recommended because it is-habbit forming,liver and kidney toxic,leading to constipation. first of all one should try to find out the cause of your suffering.Then you should look for safe alternatives like paracetamol with combination of muscle relaxant,which your nearby doctor can easily suggest. from my side do regular back strengthening excercise beside taking vit.D(1000 unit) and 500mg calcium citrate maleate supplement daily. please let me know about your health.