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What Medication Is Recommended For Back Pain In Old Age?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hello.. I have a question about my mother-in-law, she is on the downside from getting off oxys. She is from Montana and she moved down here to Las Vegas with us, she was taking oxy's for her back pain and since it is to costy here in Las Vegas she has been able to get them. She went to the emergency room 8 days ago and she is still very ill. What can you recommend we do for her? She can not even walk for no more than 3 minutes. Please help us.
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Here you have not given detailed about lower back pain. But I think before treatment proper diagnosis is important which can be done after MRI studies. For a time being she can take tramadol along with muscle relaxant with your doctor guidance.
Get well soon.
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What Medication Is Recommended For Back Pain In Old Age?

Hi Here you have not given detailed about lower back pain. But I think before treatment proper diagnosis is important which can be done after MRI studies. For a time being she can take tramadol along with muscle relaxant with your doctor guidance. Get well soon.