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Suggest An Effective Alternative For Oxycodone

I HAVE 5 RUPTURED DISC IN THE LUMBAR AREA AND NERVE INFLMATION IN THE L4&L5 AREA WITH CHRONIC 24 HR PAIN THE DOCTORS IN FL. AND LA. ISSUSED 20 MG OF TIME RELEASED OXYCOTIN AND A INSTANT 5MG OXYCODONE BASED ON EXTENSIVE MRI 3 TIMES AND EMG NERVE NEEDLES NOW I AM IN PA. AND THE PAIN MEDICINE POLICY IS NOT TO SUBSCRIBE NARCOTICS. THIS AREA AND DOCTORS ARE SLOWING KILLING ME
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Hi,

You can try alternatives like Gabapentin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest An Effective Alternative For Oxycodone

Hi, You can try alternatives like Gabapentin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician