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What Is The Alternative Medication For Chronic Back Pain?
hi I suffer with chronic back pain after a serious car accident, I have been prescribed kapake 30 / 500 mgs by my doctor 1-2 tabs x 4 times daily as required. They made me sleepy / drowsy, but a good pain reliever. We then tried Tramadol 50 mg, same dosage, I found these more effective than kapake for pain relief however when I take them I have urinary retension, even when I take small doses. I would like to know if there is an alternative drug that would give me the same relief as tramadol (not codeine) without the urinary retension issues.
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The best treatment for back pain is complete bed rest.
If your pain is radiating from your back to your back side of legs you will require pelvic traction too.
T.Myoril 8mg 1-0-1 for 2 week
T.Ultracet 1 tab along with T.Rantac 150mg, 1 tab when you have pain
You will not have urinary retention.
Do not drive even 4 wheelers for a month at least
Once your pain settles you need to start back strengething exercises which is very important.
Do not pull or push heavy objects
Do not lift heavy weight
Use only western commander style toilet.
Take care.
Welcome to HCM
The best treatment for back pain is complete bed rest.
If your pain is radiating from your back to your back side of legs you will require pelvic traction too.
T.Myoril 8mg 1-0-1 for 2 week
T.Ultracet 1 tab along with T.Rantac 150mg, 1 tab when you have pain
You will not have urinary retention.
Do not drive even 4 wheelers for a month at least
Once your pain settles you need to start back strengething exercises which is very important.
Do not pull or push heavy objects
Do not lift heavy weight
Use only western commander style toilet.
Take care.
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