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Suggest An Alternative Of Tramadol For The Treatment Of Backache

Hi I take Tramadol 10 mg 3 to 4 times a day. it is not helping I have a Degenerative back pain its pretty sever. What other Med can I take in place of It? surgery is out of question. I don twant anythingto effect Mind Im 81 yrs Thanks Joy H
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tramadol is opioid type of analgesics which acts centrally. Other type of painkillers are acting at peripheral level like NSAIDs.

Both type of medicines relieve symptoms and do not affect basic pathology. So, these medicines should not be taken regularly.

You can take tablet Diclofenac sodium twice a day for 5 days. It helps in pain relief. But considering your age, it may affect your kidney. Less harmful medicines are Etodolac and Piroxicam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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Suggest An Alternative Of Tramadol For The Treatment Of Backache

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tramadol is opioid type of analgesics which acts centrally. Other type of painkillers are acting at peripheral level like NSAIDs. Both type of medicines relieve symptoms and do not affect basic pathology. So, these medicines should not be taken regularly. You can take tablet Diclofenac sodium twice a day for 5 days. It helps in pain relief. But considering your age, it may affect your kidney. Less harmful medicines are Etodolac and Piroxicam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza