Suggest treatment for severe back pain

Posted on Sat, 16 Jul 2016

Question: I have severe back pain . Have been going to a chiropractor for 60 days . I can't get relief from ibuprofen. I. Don't want to take opiated drug . Need another painkiller

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following drugs to alternate with ibuprofen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.

If ibuprofen alone cannot help relieving pain even in larger doses, then I advise to take other painkillers and alternate with ibuprofen.

Other options could be mephenamic acid, naproxen, ketotifen, piroxicam, meloxicam,etc.

Muscle relaxant can also be helpful. Applying analgesic cream and warming padd locally can also help.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar