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How Is Chronic Back Pain Treated?

I have chronic pain upper back -between shoulder blades- and neck into the back of my head. Cannot lay for more than a couple hrs. My meds include Hydrocodone and Skelaxin, which I have taken for several years. I have also had injections at the pain clinic which gave me a bad experience with my blood pressure. I have been to a chiropractor, who stretched my neck.
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your You are suffering from chronic backache.Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required.Consulting with treating doctor is advised. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation( weekly with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered
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How Is Chronic Back Pain Treated?

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your You are suffering from chronic backache.Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required.Consulting with treating doctor is advised. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation( weekly with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered