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What would be the best pain medication other the hydrocodone to take for back pain.

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Back pain: In my opinion, pain medications at this early age are not the answer. Please get proper evaluation by a physician to find out any treatable cause. Most back pain can be successfully managed without drugs. I am sure you may not like this answer, but that is an honest answer. Stay fit and active. Swimming is best. Good luck...

Answered 2/10/2017

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

NSAIDs: A lot of low back pain is due to the discs leaking inflammatory fluid. Nsaids address this problem. But watch out for bleeding and stomach upset.

Answered 12/26/2018

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Back Pain: The best medicine for back pain is exercise. Neutral spine core strengthening exercises to begin, gentle range of motion exercises, ice or heat for pain relief, inversion tables. Exercise gets to the root of the causes of back pain in most 23year olds. Oral medications do not address the cause of your pain, only the symptoms.

Answered 8/12/2013

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Why is it when i take hydrocodone my lower right back hurt?

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