How Can Severe Cramps After Multiple Neck And Back Surgeries Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2018

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Question : I NEED TO ASK MY DOCTOR FOR A MUSCLE RELAXER-I HAVE HAD 8 NECK AND BACK SURGERIES AND I GET A LOT OF CRAMPS-CAN YOU SUGEST WHAT MIGHT WORK-HE IS A GOOD SURGEON ,BUT ALLWAYS SAYS WHAT DOI YOU WANT

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NSAIDs/Flupirtine

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like naproxen, ibuprofen may help to ease off your symptoms, they should not be taken on a long term basis because of their side effects. Alternatively, 'Flupirtine' may be of help to you. Flupirtine may cause liver issues in some cases and liver function tests (LFT) should be monitored.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Ajay Panwar, Neurologist

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