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Got my mri results. i have paraspinal muscle edama at l5-s1 how can ihelp pain and reduce inflamation? need helpfor pain
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Back pain: Have you tried Ibuprofen or Naproxen ? If not, you should, barring such contraindications as peptic ulcer disease or kidney failure.
Answered 10/24/2017
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