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How Can Pain In The Body After A Back Surgery Be Treated?
I was given this medicine for nerve pain and I'm not comfortable taking it because of reading about some of the side effects from it,I really need this or something to help with the soarness,body aches astiffness!I can't get a good night of sleep and are so soar when I get up in the mornings I am a 72 year old woman and I'm sure age maybe a part of it I've had back surgery and a total right hip replacement.what do you suggest that will work for me.
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hello,
Please mention the drug name then will see if it is suitable for you from our experience. So don't decide yourself. Pregabalin, Gabapentin is the drugs available now a days for neuropathic pain. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you with appropriate drug.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Please mention the drug name then will see if it is suitable for you from our experience. So don't decide yourself. Pregabalin, Gabapentin is the drugs available now a days for neuropathic pain. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you with appropriate drug.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Hello,
You have not mentioned the name of medicine here. So it cannot be said whether it is suitable for you or not , but for the muscular pain NSAID (Non steroid anti-inflammatory drug ) is the best option. You can try this, hip replacement surgery is much painful (Post operative pain) some time it requires the narcotic analgesic you can discuss this with your surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
You have not mentioned the name of medicine here. So it cannot be said whether it is suitable for you or not , but for the muscular pain NSAID (Non steroid anti-inflammatory drug ) is the best option. You can try this, hip replacement surgery is much painful (Post operative pain) some time it requires the narcotic analgesic you can discuss this with your surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
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