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Suggest Medication For Persistent Back Pain

I have use I have been in severe pain for 3 months a I have been in severe back pain for three months now and nothing relieves my pain but lidocaine patches I have been to several doctors now and finally got a prescription for them but my insurance will not pay f or them. What to do? The self pay price is 700 for 3 months supply. I live on ss monthy
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hello dear hi
Sorry to hear about your issue.
I will suggest certain guidelines to get more support from natural free remedies along with lidocaine patches
# avoid all undue postures as excess banding / sudden jerky movements
involving back
# use lukewarm water fomentation with added salt 3 times per day
# maintain body weight - avoid weight loss / gain , if overweight loose
weight
# diet should contain adequate protein , carbohydrates , trace elements
magnesium , calcium , minerals , anti-oxidants
# regular light exercise involving back muscles ( not vigorous ) with YOGA
# sound adequate sleep of 6 hours
# later evaluation in form of X-ray / MRI if needed .
Hope this will definitely help you.
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Get well soon dear .
Regards .
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Suggest Medication For Persistent Back Pain

Hello dear hi Sorry to hear about your issue. I will suggest certain guidelines to get more support from natural free remedies along with lidocaine patches # avoid all undue postures as excess banding / sudden jerky movements involving back # use lukewarm water fomentation with added salt 3 times per day # maintain body weight - avoid weight loss / gain , if overweight loose weight # diet should contain adequate protein , carbohydrates , trace elements magnesium , calcium , minerals , anti-oxidants # regular light exercise involving back muscles ( not vigorous ) with YOGA # sound adequate sleep of 6 hours # later evaluation in form of X-ray / MRI if needed . Hope this will definitely help you. Thanks for using Health care magic . Get well soon dear . Regards .