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A member asked:

I want to now if there any else on the english market to help chronic back pain. as i take butrans patches and pregabalin do not work.

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See details: It is impossible to offer advice without access to MRI results and the ability to perform a physical exam. Relying on narcotics at age 47 is never a good idea. Have you seen an interventional pain specialist yet?

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2023

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