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Have spinal stenosis & degenerative disc disease. prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10 but the pain is either getting worse or i'm developing tolerance. suggestions?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Epidural: You need to see pain management (an Anesthesiologist). They can perform an epidural steroid shot to the region of stenosis. When stenosis gets worse, surgical intervention has to occur.

Answered 12/15/2014

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Options: 1) Exercise for core strength and flexibility 2) Pain medication changes - stronger opioids - consideration for gabapentin 3) Epidural steroid injections, ~3-4 per 12 mo period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqL9gzVkAJQ

Answered 12/23/2014

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Start PT: Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) does not eliminate the cause of the pain, merely covers it up. Be pro-active, have some physical therapy, do exercise and stretching. Do NOT become sedentary, instead, use your muscles and joints. Gradually, you will overcome the barriers and feel far less pain.

Answered 5/29/2016

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