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What Causes Severe Back Pain Following A Fall?
hello,,,,I have severe back pain following a fall last week,, i saw my GP yesterday and she gave me tramadol 4 times daily, my pharmacist says that I can take paracetamol asnwelas ibuprophin as well,,, Is this the case , and how should I take them,,, The tramadol on its own is nt helping,, thanks for your advice
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
see, tramadol is a better painkiller than paracetamol.
take tramadol 3-4 times daily. but also take tab pan-D once daily before breakfast.
also avoid much movement. apply alternate hot and cold compress twice daily.
get an xray ls spine and xray pelvis done.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
see, tramadol is a better painkiller than paracetamol.
take tramadol 3-4 times daily. but also take tab pan-D once daily before breakfast.
also avoid much movement. apply alternate hot and cold compress twice daily.
get an xray ls spine and xray pelvis done.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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