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Doctors office don't open til monday .lower back very stiff tried bengay,icy hot salon pas works halfway good what good for that at walgreens i can by?

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People with similar: symptoms may respond to OTC NSAIDS like ibuprofen if not contraindicated or acetaminophens in addition to topicals

Answered 10/18/2014

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A member asked:

Doctors office don't open til monday .lower back very stiff tried bengay,icy hot salon pas works halfway good what good for that at walgreens i can by?

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