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Can Instaflex Help Reduce Dependency On Pain Medication?
I have arthisis and will need a hip replacement sometime in the future. The doctor said I have no cartlidge left in my hip joint. I have had back surgery, 2 rods and 6 screws to hold them in place (lower back).
I take Naproxan and Tramadol for my pain. Maintains it fairly well, but I have some side effects from from them and must take stool softeners everyday. My stomach is in the beginnings of some soreness due to the naproxan.
I have heard of Instaflex and wondered if it might work well enough that I can reduce my usage of my pain meds.
I take Naproxan and Tramadol for my pain. Maintains it fairly well, but I have some side effects from from them and must take stool softeners everyday. My stomach is in the beginnings of some soreness due to the naproxan.
I have heard of Instaflex and wondered if it might work well enough that I can reduce my usage of my pain meds.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case.
instaflex will help to reduce dose of other medication.
I will advise you to do MRI hip
. You can consult physiotherapist for help
You may have good relief with physiotherapy like IFT [Interferential therapy] and TENS[Transcutaneous electrostimulation] along with ultrasound.
So if possible you can start that.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
Intra articular injection may help you.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
instaflex will help to reduce dose of other medication.
I will advise you to do MRI hip
. You can consult physiotherapist for help
You may have good relief with physiotherapy like IFT [Interferential therapy] and TENS[Transcutaneous electrostimulation] along with ultrasound.
So if possible you can start that.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
Intra articular injection may help you.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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