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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lower Back Pain

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Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014
Question: i have existed with severe daily chronic lower back pain for the last 10 years ,My MD , Pain Speciaalist ,Physio Therapist agree all known venues have been tried , I was on high levels of Oxycontin up to 9 80mg. per day with Fenytly? patches at the extreme along with Physio, Actupunture Pain levels still hit up to 8 most days , I am now at 6 80mg. of oxyneo daily , pain rules activities . i can not walk more than 100 ft. without a cane , to go further a walker is needed , an operation is ruled out , physio is of no help ,any excess activity increases pain ,a sure fire injection failed , I pay for any activity , due to both Government and On. Med. Assc. he wants to lower meds Nsaids cause profuse bleeding , Depression ,withdrawl , I can not sit through part of a show , even play pool , Anti depressants create more depression anxiety ,both ipramine family and seritone type increase depression anxiety to a terrible level i went through 2 years of Hell at a Anx.Dis. Clinic I am 62 in Daily Pain and Both extremly anxious and dangerously Depressed I am at a 7 now 6 hrs unil next med I have ,nor seek XXXXXXX ,I am holding on by fingertips
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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (7 hours later)
Brief Answer: Need a question and more information Detailed Answer: Hi, Your situation sounds extremely difficult and I would like to give you information and advice that might help you. What particular question did you have for Healthcaremagic? How would you like us to help you? Can you give us as much information as possible to aid in the task including the results of any investigations you may have had done particularly any X-rays or MRI scans of your spine. If you could upload some images that might help. You sound very desperate from your email and I hope you have friends or relatives nearby that you can call for help even just for company when you are feeling so low. Best wishes and look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lower Back Pain

Brief Answer: Need a question and more information Detailed Answer: Hi, Your situation sounds extremely difficult and I would like to give you information and advice that might help you. What particular question did you have for Healthcaremagic? How would you like us to help you? Can you give us as much information as possible to aid in the task including the results of any investigations you may have had done particularly any X-rays or MRI scans of your spine. If you could upload some images that might help. You sound very desperate from your email and I hope you have friends or relatives nearby that you can call for help even just for company when you are feeling so low. Best wishes and look forward to hearing back from you soon.