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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 2016

Question: Mid back pain has continued for months. You recommended seeing a neurologist. Said to continue pain killers, but I only take Tylenol, which does nothing. What pain med could I take?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take drugs as advised and visit a Neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Have you visited a Neurologist?
For pain relief you can take etoricoxib or aceclofenac with muscle relaxant like tizanidine, tolperisone or thiocholchicoside.
Pain modulator drugs for associated neuropathic symptoms may be taken like pregabalin, gabapentin or amitriptyline.
Get back with reports as discussed earlier.
Avoid stooping forward, lifting heavy objects, sitting in squatting position.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)

Are opiate good for this? Would these give pain relief?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use opioid only if other pain killers are not effective

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Opioids are more effective in any pain but are used under prescription and when other drugs are ineffective.
Try the previous medications as advised before going for Opioids.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj