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Problem In Back. MRI Shows Bulging Disks In Back, Neck And Spinal Stenosis. Prescribed Relefan And Tylenol. Any Side Effects?

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i HAVE BACK PROBLEMS AND THE PAIN GOES DOWN MY HIP AND IT ALSO SWITCHES BACK AND FORTH FROM THE LEFT TO RIGHT SIDE. MRI SHOWS I HAVE BULDGING DISKS IN BACK AND NECK AND SPINAL STENOSIS. THE PAIN COMES AND GOES AND I HAVE TRIED EVERYHTING YOU CAN THINK OF (PHYSICAL THERAPY, CHIROPACTOR,EPIDURALS ETC. DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED RELEFAN AND STATE I CAN SWITCH OFF BETWEEN THAT AND TYLENOL. DON'T LIKE TAKING MEDS. IS THERE A LONG TERM EFFECT IF I TAKE THEW MED EVERY DAY?
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
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Hi, it appears that you have pressures symptoms due to the bulging of the discs, and stenosis.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have a hard bed to prevent frequent pains.
Thank you.
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Problem In Back. MRI Shows Bulging Disks In Back, Neck And Spinal Stenosis. Prescribed Relefan And Tylenol. Any Side Effects?

Hi, it appears that you have pressures symptoms due to the bulging of the discs, and stenosis. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have a hard bed to prevent frequent pains. Thank you.