Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain While On Tylenol

Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2016

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Question : I have moderate to severe back pain. I was told by my gastroenterologist that I cannot take nsaids. Tylenol helps some pain but not my back.
What else can I take to get relief?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
depends on several factors.

Detailed Answer:
First of all, CELEBREX is relatively mild on the stomach and MIGHT be useful in people who have difficulty tolerating other aspirin like drugs.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/05/should-you-still-take-celebrex/index.htm
but with several potential issues.
Other drugs are likely to be controlled substances with abuse and addiction potential BUT
chiropracty, massage, and accupuncture would have probbaly passed FDA trials if they were required and have low risks.'

Cannot say in your particular case and different causes of back pain would have different treatments.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar