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Any pain remedies that you have found if you have been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease?

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Dr. James Cunnar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Many: There are many over the counter and prescription treatments for the pain that comes from degenerative disc disease (ddd). The class usually used is non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (nsaids). These include Aleve and ibuprofen. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain medicine, but not an nsaid. Aspirin also works. Sometimes, doctors will prescribe steroids (prednisone) or narcotic based meds.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Anti-inflammatory .: This type of medication can help, and it is non-narcotic. Sometimes a doctor will give you something stronger if the pain warrants it. You may be a candidate for epidural injections, if your doctor agrees.

Answered 12/9/2013

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