Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain While Having Crumbling Spine
my father has a crumbling spine and is now 84 years old unfortunatley he is in a lot of lower back pain and is taking tramadol 400 milligrams per day the max. This does not appear to be touching the pain now what other pain management is there to help his situation
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
He will need to talk t his doctor about stronger pain medications, but these need to be used with caution in the elderly as they may increase the risk of falls. If he is having pain from vertebral compression fractures, there is a procedure called a vertebroplasty that may give him some pain relief. His doctor can let him know if that procedure could help him.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tramadol
Loading Online Doctors....