Question:
What can we take for arthritis is lower back
Hi, had by ryn April 14th of 2003. I am having really bad back pain due to degenerative arthritis in my lower back with bone spurs. I have an appointment with my regular dr. next week. She has been prescribing tylonol 3 which I have been taking for months. It helps only a little bit and I do need something else. What are some of the medicines you are taking so I can pass them by her. It has to be meds we can take after having surgery. I know some of them can hurt your new stomach and I don't want to risk it. Any help would be appreciated. — Maureen C. (posted on January 17, 2004)
January 17, 2004
I have just been told by my surgeon that I can take Ultram or Flexeril for
my back.
— Haziefrog
January 17, 2004
I JUST STARTED ON VIOXX AND IT IS WORKING WONDERS FOR ME
— SteveApril45
January 17, 2004
The Dr. tried me on Viox and it hurt my stomach. They have put me on Bextra
about 2 wks. ago and it seems to be doing ok. I'm also on Loratab when the
pain gets unbearable, as well as having a Tens unit. If you have any
questions feel free to e-mail me. Hope this helps...God BLess
— Myrna E.
January 17, 2004
I have degenerativ arthritis in my lower back and I've not been able to
tolerate anything for my lower back pain. I did find a solution kind of by
accident. I started running and as long as I run every day for at least 20
minutes, I have minimal pain. Works wonders for me and is great motivation
to contnue to exercise.
— Cathy S.
January 18, 2004
I'm pre-op, but if you are just looking for medications, my doctor gave me
Meloxicam. So far, so good. :) I don't know if a postie could tolerate it
though, but it is doing a great job with the arthritis in my back and hip.
— Shayna T.
January 18, 2004
I too have lower back pain. However I am pre-op and have found nothing to
help. I am on Vioxx now for my knees, which helps them. It has not helped
with the back. So many meds for arthritis contain sulfur, I am unable to
take them. I am allergic to sulfur. I have started stretching exercise for
back with the hope that strengthen the muscles will help.
— Marla S.
January 18, 2004
hi maureen... try something topical, like a heat patch. there are several
on the market... at night you could apply Ben-Gay and cover with a hand
towel to keep the heat contained on the painful area. good luck to you.
karen d.
— Karen D.
January 20, 2004
I also have arthritis in my lower back. Even though I walk and swim and
have lost 175 pounds, I still have the pain. It really helps me to wear a
"shaper" with fairly firm control. I wear thigh length when I am
wearing a dress, and calf length when I am wearing pants. It really helps.
You can get them in any lingerie department. Also, Hanes and L'eggs both
make them, and they are fairly inexpensive. I have bought them at Target
for less than $10. Hope this helps.
— Ann H.
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