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How Can Lower Backache Be Treated?

i have moderate to severe pain in my lower right back - just to the right of my spine at the top of my buttock. As the pain worsens, it radiates down the front of my right thigh. Ibuprofen isn't touching it. Diclofanac (150 mg twice a day) worked for a while, but has stopped being effective. Any suggestions? THANK YOU!
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Dear patient
you may be having radicular pain due to nerve compression at the lower lumbar spine. If diclofenac and ibuprofen other are not working this needs to be investigated. First xray of the lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views should be done. Mri of the lumbo sacral spine would also be required to confirm diagnosis. Meanwhile take strict bed rest. Start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day with tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. avoid forward bending and weight lifting.
if not relieved you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report.
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How Can Lower Backache Be Treated?

Dear patient you may be having radicular pain due to nerve compression at the lower lumbar spine. If diclofenac and ibuprofen other are not working this needs to be investigated. First xray of the lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views should be done. Mri of the lumbo sacral spine would also be required to confirm diagnosis. Meanwhile take strict bed rest. Start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day with tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. avoid forward bending and weight lifting. if not relieved you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report.