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Suggest Treatment For Stenosis Of The Lumbar Region

I suffer from stenosis of the lumber region. Neurosurgeon says nothing sinister there and prescribed Dicloflex 75 mg. I find them good. Is it ok to take these tablets continuously. Since last Feb. 2014 have just used 2 months of prescription. Mary
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Dear patient
Lumbar canal stenosis has good results with conservative management. It depends on severity of stenosis. If lumbar canal is stenosis is more than 50 % surgery is must. If stenosis is less than 60% conservative management has good results. Dicloflex can be taken but has side effects on long duration that includes 1. Gastritis with ulcer and if not treated may lead to perforation 2. Kidney damage with fibrosis 3. Mouth ulcers . So long term use is not advised . Ask for better alternative and go for physiotherapy. Epidural steroid injection has also better effects on symptoms and is opd procedure without any significant side effects. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Stenosis Of The Lumbar Region

Dear patient Lumbar canal stenosis has good results with conservative management. It depends on severity of stenosis. If lumbar canal is stenosis is more than 50 % surgery is must. If stenosis is less than 60% conservative management has good results. Dicloflex can be taken but has side effects on long duration that includes 1. Gastritis with ulcer and if not treated may lead to perforation 2. Kidney damage with fibrosis 3. Mouth ulcers . So long term use is not advised . Ask for better alternative and go for physiotherapy. Epidural steroid injection has also better effects on symptoms and is opd procedure without any significant side effects. All the best.