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How Can Severe Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?
Unbearable lower back pain. I have compression fracture in L12. Was diagnosed on Monday with an x-ray. The pain is getting much worse. Lying on ice packs. Have meds for pain, are not working at all. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank You Barbara Horton YYYY
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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treatment for l12 compression fracture is strict bed rest for one month. Rest should be on hard bed. Analgesics like tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day with tab ultracet twice a day should be taken. In bed physiotherapy and log rolling 2 hourly is advised to prevent bed sore. if pain is still not relieved consultation with spine surgeon is recommended. Vertebroplasty is good option for immediate pain relief.
treatment for l12 compression fracture is strict bed rest for one month. Rest should be on hard bed. Analgesics like tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day with tab ultracet twice a day should be taken. In bed physiotherapy and log rolling 2 hourly is advised to prevent bed sore. if pain is still not relieved consultation with spine surgeon is recommended. Vertebroplasty is good option for immediate pain relief.
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