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No there in law is gettin spinal stimulator surgery. had a bad history with pain meds and they are planning to give them to her after procedure. any alternatives that wont leave her in too much pain? will ib 800s work?
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Consult a comprehensive pain clinic that offers non-narcotic modalities. Multiple things can help including; physical therapy, gabapentin, massage, therapy, weight, loss, exercises, topical, lidocaine, topical capsaicin and cognitive behavioral therapy
Answered 4/3/2023
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