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Methadone for back pain and vicodin for breakthrough pain. i need some more meds?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Source of pain: I think you need to get to the source of the problem and try to eliminate the underlying cause. Pain management might be another option i don't believe that taking stronger and stronger pain meds is going to be the answer to the problem.

Dr Hutchman agreed

Answered 8/30/2012

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A member asked:

Methadone for back pain and vicodin for breakthrough pain. i need some more meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Dr Hutchman agreed

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