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I was in a really bad car accident, and i now i have severe pain on the right side of my back... what should i take to help the pain?

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

All of the: over the counter medications (tylenol, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc) are a good start. But if the pain does not improve, I'd see your doctor.

Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

I was in a really bad car accident, and i now i have severe pain on the right side of my back... what should i take to help the pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

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