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I pulled my back out a few months ago, i went to the emergency room and they did xrays and did notice that i had a sprain. i have no insurance due to a recent promotion and waiting for paperwork to be finalized so i can't get seen by a primary care doct
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Back sprain: Back sprain may resolve with rest, avoiding further injury, proper lifting technique, ice applications for first 48 hours and then heat application, topical and or oral analgesics
Answered 11/21/2014
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Back sprain: Sprain refers to the fact that no fracture or spine abnormality noted. Can not see discs with xrays. For recurrent pain consider NSAIDs ( motrin/ aleve)-if not allergic.. Also consider epsom salt 1/4 cup in bath 2-3x a week for 1-2 weeks. You can get other meds through Health Tap Prime or go to an urgent care.For chronic pain see doc, If you have bowel/bladder issues,weakness, go ER immediately
Answered 12/4/2014
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