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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain
Posted on
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Question : I have a lot of lower back pain bone spurs and two vertabre that what they say is degenerative. and lost all ins. so been treating with ibuprofen I been taking about 30 200mg pills a day for about a month now. I know that's not great for me but how long can I go before I start hurting other things or having other problems? would there be another option for me.
Brief Answer:
You may need MRI spine if not done previously.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need MRI spine if not done previously.
Other problem can be lumbar disc bulge ,which can be seen on MRI.
For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
My patients get good relief with holistic approach like pranayama, yoga, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX You can also start them.
Epidural steroid may help for long term pain relief, you can consult orthopaedic surgeon for this.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
You may need MRI spine if not done previously.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need MRI spine if not done previously.
Other problem can be lumbar disc bulge ,which can be seen on MRI.
For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
My patients get good relief with holistic approach like pranayama, yoga, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX You can also start them.
Epidural steroid may help for long term pain relief, you can consult orthopaedic surgeon for this.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
That all sounds great but no insurance, can't afford it. So how long before I cause other problems taking so much Ibuprophen?
Brief Answer:
any time from 1 week to 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can take maximum ibuprofen 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).These doses are usually taken for 8 days only.
In long term use you can have side effects any time.
You may have liver or kidney failure any time from 1 week to 6 months.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
any time from 1 week to 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can take maximum ibuprofen 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).These doses are usually taken for 8 days only.
In long term use you can have side effects any time.
You may have liver or kidney failure any time from 1 week to 6 months.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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