Suggest Treatment For Pain In Back,neck And Hands

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2014

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Question : I need small amount of pain meds. to do the work I need to do. I am 57 years old and I have my brothers two boys to raise. I have neck and back fusion, hands and shoulder sugeries. My doctor of 20 years passed away 3 years ago. My pharmacy of 20 years, I have been going to a Dr. XXXXXXX for 3 yrs now says he is not doing what DEA requires to perscribe pain meds. I take a 7.5 Lortab and have taken it 3X a day, strong pain meds make me sick.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need a muscle relaxant

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If you are not getting the desired relief with Lortab then you can get a muscle relaxant like Flexeril prescribed from your physician. Doing a hot fomentation and applying a local analgesic gel in the area of pain will also help.
Start doing regular back strengthening exercise to retard the disease progression under the care of a proficient physical therapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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