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Should I Continue With Exercise And Acetomorphn Daily To Relieve Pain Or Should I Get MRI Done?
I am a 68 year old active woman who is suffering from siatic pain that began in November.
I believe the pain presented itself for 2 reasons. First I had a foot fracture in September on my right foot
and worn a boot for 8 weeks. I think the imbalance created on my left side during that time was the onset.
also shortly after removing the boot I did lift a heavy rolled rug. Now 3 months latter the pain is still on my
left side. I have gone to PT for stretching excerises , had acupuncture and when possible gone swimming.
I do think I am slowly improving. Should I conitine with the excerisce and acetomorphn daily ( I take 3 to 6 daily)
and just be patient or should I get an MRI?
I believe the pain presented itself for 2 reasons. First I had a foot fracture in September on my right foot
and worn a boot for 8 weeks. I think the imbalance created on my left side during that time was the onset.
also shortly after removing the boot I did lift a heavy rolled rug. Now 3 months latter the pain is still on my
left side. I have gone to PT for stretching excerises , had acupuncture and when possible gone swimming.
I do think I am slowly improving. Should I conitine with the excerisce and acetomorphn daily ( I take 3 to 6 daily)
and just be patient or should I get an MRI?
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
Hi
As of now, since pain in within limits,mri could wait.
Take accelofenac 10g 1 tab BD after meals and myoril 4mg tab 1BD ,both for 7 days.wear a lumbosacral brace for avoiding forward bending.tab lyrica 75mg 1 BD for 3 weeks.
All this shall give you tremendous relief. Consult a doctor to obtain a prescription for my suggestion if your doctor agrees.
As of now, since pain in within limits,mri could wait.
Take accelofenac 10g 1 tab BD after meals and myoril 4mg tab 1BD ,both for 7 days.wear a lumbosacral brace for avoiding forward bending.tab lyrica 75mg 1 BD for 3 weeks.
All this shall give you tremendous relief. Consult a doctor to obtain a prescription for my suggestion if your doctor agrees.
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