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Does Tramacet Help Curing Degenerative Disc Disease In Elderly Woman?
My 95 year old Mother has degenerative disc disease in lower back with referred pain into groin. She does not like to take opiates as she has a gait problem [ lives on her own]. She has tried accupuncture, Tens, physio, ultrsound to no avail. Tramacet has been suggested by a friend, wondering if suitable for Mother.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern
Tramacet / Tramadol are opiod group of pain killers.
They can help your mother in relieving pain and getting sleep in night as they cause sedation.
They can be used.
I would also advise you to discuss with your doctor about using Duloxetine for pain relief in long term.
If you have any further query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern
Tramacet / Tramadol are opiod group of pain killers.
They can help your mother in relieving pain and getting sleep in night as they cause sedation.
They can be used.
I would also advise you to discuss with your doctor about using Duloxetine for pain relief in long term.
If you have any further query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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