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Suggest Pain Medication For Chronic Back Pain
hello I have chronic back pain been on Percocet 10/325 for about 10 years just within the last 3 years I ve been having to take 4 a day for the pain I ve had a 3 disk fusion and 2 decompression a lot of nerve damage and arthritis the last one was just 3 months ago family DR and surgeon recommend I sign up for disability but that is not an option due to various reasons. the Percocet just isn t working anymore it helps for awhile but by the time my next dosage comes around. I can barly walk due to the pain in back feat and testicals. what I m wondering is there something stronger that I can take or a suplment that will help in between times of taking pain pill
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
Hi,
Suggest you try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopedician or Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain. One must also rule out inflammatory disorders, for which I recommend you to get an X-ray of your spine after consulting with an Orthopedician. MRI can be taken in case you have any nerve compression symptoms or as deemed necessary by your Orthopedician.
After a thorough physical examination by your Orthopedician, you may be prescribed pain killers and/or muscle relaxants which should give you relief. Physiotherapy may also be advised if necessary. I would suggest you try swimming as this will help most in back conditions.
Avoid weight-bearing exercises. Do only mild aerobics which does not put your back to strain. You can discuss this with your Gym instructor.
Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses, and cereals. Drink 1-2 liters of water daily. Do the brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Suggest you try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopedician or Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain. One must also rule out inflammatory disorders, for which I recommend you to get an X-ray of your spine after consulting with an Orthopedician. MRI can be taken in case you have any nerve compression symptoms or as deemed necessary by your Orthopedician.
After a thorough physical examination by your Orthopedician, you may be prescribed pain killers and/or muscle relaxants which should give you relief. Physiotherapy may also be advised if necessary. I would suggest you try swimming as this will help most in back conditions.
Avoid weight-bearing exercises. Do only mild aerobics which does not put your back to strain. You can discuss this with your Gym instructor.
Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses, and cereals. Drink 1-2 liters of water daily. Do the brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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