i have a pinched nerve and osteoarthritis in my spine.i took the two lortabs as directed but not helping.what else can i do?
2007-05-28 16:46:41 · 6 answers · asked by susan e 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
i was told about some thing called Tp Gold here is where i got it http://www.tpgold.com hope it works for you
2007-05-29 08:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by thomas M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has your doctor recommended alternative therapies. Chiropractics can be very effective - find one who keeps a massage therapist on staff as well. For pain relief you can also consider acupuncture. While I hate needles I can tell you it works and doesn't hurt. You must also keep yourself strong. Weak muscles will trigger your bones to grow osteophytes (extra pieces of bone) to stabilize the area - if the surrounding muscles are strong the body will not be prompted to grow these to compensate. Add a joint complex to your vitamin regimen - the key ingredients in the supplement should be glucosamine and chondritin.
2007-05-29 00:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Orthopedic Dr The Dr might order a upright mri scan to see what is causing the spine problem http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/upright_mri/messages
2007-05-29 01:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Beverly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try acupuncture it worked for my cousins back problem. look for a good established place for this. check the phone book or on the web . Its been around for a long long time good luck be well
2007-05-28 16:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, try cyrotherapy - ice.
Second, see your family Chiropractor for proper treatment of the cause(s) of your pain.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-05-28 16:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor -you are already being treated. other options: yoga, swimming, chiropractor, massage, advil/alleve....
2007-05-28 16:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋