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Fibromyalgia and also disc issues. can't pt and exercise help manage pain? dr. immediately prescribed multiple meds, i don't want to be drugged up!
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Yes: Physical therapy is absolutely a useful tool for managing pain, given that you are cleared for it by a physician knowing the extent of your spine problems. I would discuss your hesitance to take medications to your doctor, and if they won't respect your perspective, get a second opinion. That said, many pain medications can be used safely without fear of addiction.
Answered 5/30/2016
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