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I have been suffering from back problems for over 9 years now and every dr is see just prescribes me meds which alleviates the pain for a short period of time, is there anything else i can do, it just seems to be getting worse?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Back pain clinic: Back pain through it’s nature is challenging and a team including neurosurgeon or orthopedics able to perform spinal surgery, a physical therapist, psychologist and a pain specialist are usually required in order to make meaningful and timely changes in therapy. A GP should be able to coordinate.

Answered 9/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have been suffering from back problems for over 9 years now and every dr is see just prescribes me meds which alleviates the pain for a short period of time, is there anything else i can do, it just seems to be getting worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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