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I have severe back pain due to spinal stenosis and am leaving in the morning out of town.what will help the pain?i have tried all the otc meds i can

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: There are multiple other medication options including pain medications, muscle relaxants, neurological medications, prescription strength anti inflammatories, steroids among a few. You would certainly need to be seen and evaluated to determine the best treatment for you; some of which is non medication related.

Answered 7/10/2017

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