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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It depends: Is it rheumatoid or osteo-arthritis? In the treatment of osteoarthritis(degenerative joint disease), frequently physical therapy is used to treat the ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Post-traumatic arthritis or degenerative joint disease is a well-recognized medical condition. If you injure a joint, injury to the cartilage or bony ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It varies: The block may be ineffective. If effective, the duration of relief can be short-lived or prolonged but usually the former. Repeat blocks are not uncom... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Many possibilities: The potential causes of these symptoms are innumerable but most commonly are the result of lumbar spinal conditions. You should consult with your phys... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
See your doctor: You may need an evaluation by a specialist such as neurologist or ENT specialist(otolaryngologist).
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
NSAIDs: Lortab contains hydrocodone, a narcotic or opiate analgesic. One can take antiinflammatory or NSAID medication with the lortab. The benefits tend to b... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It is difficult.: Sciatica is defined as pain below the knee originating from the lumbar(lower)spine. Although classically described as a benign problem which will spon... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes: However, use extreme caution as there can be cumulative effects leading to respiratory depression, and possible death. Both agents can also be habit-f... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Osteoarthitis: The terms "osteoarthritis" , "osteoarthrosis" and "degenerative joint disease"(djd) are used interchangeably. They all refer to age-related joint det... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Acetaminophen and/or: You can take acetaminophen, muscle relaxants, or opiate analgesics(narcotics) while on nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs(nsaids) such as meloxicam. ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Relatively so.: Celebrex (celecoxib) is a cox-2 inhibitor. This medication is a pain-relieving antiinflammatory medication. As with all other nonsteroidal antiinflamm... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Similar: Both medications are considered muscle relaxants. Skelaxin(metaxalone) and soma( carisprodol) are used for acute pain and muscle spasm. Sometimes peop... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
To treat pain: There are many types of painkillers. Also known as analgesics, these medications are used to stop or decrease pain.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Cardiovascular: Sciatica refers to lumbar spine related leg pain. In general, cardiovascular or aerobic activity including walking can be helpful in treating -if the ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
ITB syndrome: The recommended treatment includes activity modification(relative rest, less mileage, attention to surface you are training on), stretching(medical li... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It depends: The cause of the weakness and numbness needs to be determined before rendering treatment.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Several possibilitie: The most common causes would be a meniscal tear, osteoarthritis or soft tissue problem(tendonitis). An evaluation by a physician knowledgeable is thes... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Prevention: Once a migraine headache begins, it can be difficult to treat. Some of the treatments produce unpleasant side effects. There are certain dietary modif... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Straight leg raises: Lay down on your back with your legs straight out. Lift one leg at a time, keeping your knee straight. Repeat several times until fatigued. Then perfo... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It depends : Many chiropractors have received additional training and certification or have added interest in the treatment of sports injuries. However, certain in... Read More
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A female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes: These medications are compatible.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Naftulinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes: Daypro (oxaprozin) is the brand name of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication which can be taken with acetaminophen.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
It depends: The treatment is dependent upon the diagnosis. If there is an obvious deformity of your shoulder or upper arm, or the symptoms persist despite relativ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes: Percocet is the brand name for a medication which contains Acetaminophen (brand name tylenol) and oxycodone, an opiate analgesic or narcotic medicatio... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
No: Your ankle pain is not from your cervical spine problem.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
No: More likely, and concerning conditions, are a pilonidal cyst, local skin infection, or rectal-related issue.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
No: Prolonged immobilization will more likely prolong your recovery and may be detrimental to your long-term function. Although the MRI findings sound con... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Appropriate response: The toradol (ketorolac) is for relatively severe pain but will only last for generally hours but not longer.
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A female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Low back?: The potential causes of your symptoms are numerous. The pain could be caused by nerve, lumbar, hip or knee problems. Further evaluation by a musculosk... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Benign mass vs nerve: A ganglion cyst is a benign mass or lump that frequently occurs at the wrist. It can be uncomfortable and unsightly but is not harmful. Carpal tunnel ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Generally, yes: Painkillers, also known as analgesic medications, come in many forms. Generally, these medications will help with pain from a musculoskeletal cause su... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
No: This medication is a muscle relaxant. Almost all of the available muscle relaxants work through the central nervous system and not at the muscle itsel... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Endless possibilitie: The causes of knee pain are too numerous to list. A physician would have to evaluate your knee and make recommendations including further testing.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Several medicines: The strongest pain killers or analgesics would be the opiates. They are multiple ones available in varying formulation. They include, but are not limi... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Lower back discs: If you have low back pain from disc causes, simple activities of daily living may cause symptomatic exacerbations. You should avoid bedrest greater th... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pain treatment: Muscle relaxants refer to a class of medications. Like other classes of medications such as nsaids , muscle relaxants are commonly used to treat neck ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: This mediciation, although not considered a narcotic, has opiate medication properties similar to narcotic medications. There have been reports of add... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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See a pain doctor: A specialist in pain medicine can help with finding the cause of your pain and deliver appropriate treatment.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Addicted?: Addiction is an unlikely occurence in persons without a history of previous addiction or substance abuse issues. Other predisposing factors include a ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Possibly painful: Neck arthritis is most commonly asymptomatic. However, when painful, the pain can be felt in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Other symptoms could... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Fibromyalgia?: This syndrome is a chronic pain disorder characterized by fatigue and nonrestorative sleep. The cause remains unknown. It is most commonly seen in wo... Read More
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It depends.: One of the most common causes of these symptoms in a person your age is sciatica. Sciatica simply means leg pain from a low back problem. The nerves l... Read More
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes: One should avoid taking more than 1 type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication within days of each other. However, Acetaminophen is not an anti... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Acetaminophen: If you are on mobic(generic=meloxicam) or another nsaid(nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug), you should avoid other nsaids due to the potential advers... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Generally not: The causes of back pain are numerous. Depending on the cause, there may be several treatment options. However, there is no cure for back pain includin... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 36 years experience
Many possibilites: The causes can include musculoskeletal problems from the shoulder, neck or upper arm(humerus). One of the most common causes is a rotator cuff problem... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Although injections of this type may work in 1-7 days, it may take up to 3 weeks. Be patient and continue activity as able in the meantime.
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Yes: A complication of diabetes mellitus, no matter what type 1 or 2, is peripheral neuropathy. Weakness but more commonly numbness are symptoms of neuropa... Read More
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Yes: Mckenzie exercises are generally prescribed for sciatica or lumbar radiculopathy. Ideally, a physical therapist will design a customized exercise prog... Read More
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No: They are both nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (nsaids). All nsaids have the same side effects or potential risks.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I always felt guilty being on my pain meds. I even tried not taking. Them to see if just maybe it was them! Needless to say, NOPE! ! I GOT
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am 26 years old suffering disks since i was 20 years. what is the most practical sollution to my problme?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks, I have spasticity. I will speak w/my doctor :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 1987MD
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, Allentown Region, PA - Summer
2013
Top Pain Management Specialist , First Place, Pennsylvania - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates
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