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Suggest Treatment To Manage Back Pain

Dear Dr. Siegel, my father has been diagnosed with suspected Potts Spine or TB Spondolitius. He is taking medicines since late nov. and has had back pain since early sept. He cant sleep on his right or back and now the left side is paiing as well. The MRI shows some compression of vertebra. He was having diclowin pain killer but stopped it. Is there anythig to mitigate his pain - seems that nerves are pressing. Regards - Harsh
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

Tuberculosis of spine leads to back pain and weight loss.

When such patient comes to my hospital we usually take x ray spine or if required MRI to see for any nerve compression again in follow up.
Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

You need to continue anti TB medication for longer duration.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment To Manage Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. Tuberculosis of spine leads to back pain and weight loss. When such patient comes to my hospital we usually take x ray spine or if required MRI to see for any nerve compression again in follow up. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You need to continue anti TB medication for longer duration. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.