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Have Suffered With Low Back Pain, Muscle Cramps. Fusion Helped A Bit. Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis. Suggestions?
I have suffered for many years with low back pain, very severe muscle cramps, and more pain than childbirth. Fusion relieved my lower back pain, yet I still have symptoms. I have been diagnosed as having Osteoartritis (degenerative). After checking further, it seems to me that Soma with codeine offers a reasonable solution to both the pain and muscle problems. Would you agree?
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Hello,
Degenerative conditions are progressive and cause problems.
If there is no medical contraindication for the above said medicine and if it helps your condition then you can very well continue those.
1. Follow back strengthening exercises. This will strengthen your muscles and reduce the pain.
2. Calcium supplements.
Degenerative conditions are progressive and cause problems.
If there is no medical contraindication for the above said medicine and if it helps your condition then you can very well continue those.
1. Follow back strengthening exercises. This will strengthen your muscles and reduce the pain.
2. Calcium supplements.
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