i have chronic severe back pain following 3 compression wedge fractures at T8 T11 and T12. it is over 21/2 years since the fractures . only relief is with ice pack and lying on my left side. Tylenol no effect pain relief allergic codiene, percocet dislike the sideeffects cannot take antiinflamatories because of asthma.would using a tens machine give any relief? Have osteoporesis taking calcium and vit D replacement and Risedronate weekly. I have a history of superficial phlebitis of L leg intermittantly. What will help for pain relief it is constant sharp burning and throbbing continually. unable to concentrate when on the muscle relaxants no effect on pain sideffects dizzy nausea vomiting and foggy brainmentally . is there anything you would suggest?
Hi You are suffering from Fracture of multiple vertebrae and have osteoporosis, asthma and pain for 2.5 yrs. The mainstay in treatment of Multiple vertebral fracture is exercise for the back along with the treatment of Osteoporosis. Your medication for osteoporosis will depend on your Bone Densitometry report - Done as DEXA - 2 sites minimum. Add nasal therapy with Calcitonin daily as it may help in relieving bone pain and start regular exercises