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I have a fracture in my spine, my medication isn't taking much pain away how can i get rid of the pain as i'm unable to sleep, than you in advance.

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Hypnosis: I learned hypnosis from a psychologist who had suffered from a back injury and was told that there was nothing the doctors could do beyond pain meds. She was missing work for weeks at a time till she learned hypnosis find a psychologist and learn to use self hypnosis for pain and insomnia.

Answered 1/25/2014

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See your pcp for: Stronger meds., till pain starts to abate.-eventually pt will help.--see you pcp.

Answered 1/25/2014

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