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Spinal compression fracture: What helps with the pain?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 24, 2020 | Replies (23)

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@rondello

Yes I started out getting misdiagnosed at the hospital in Bullhead City, they said it was arthritis, was doing PT, 3 months later I seen a spine doctor, did an MRI was given a clam shell to wear for a while. I have been to three pain clinics, where each one injected several needles in the back. Had the RFA done twice, trial went well, however the procedure did not work, have had several other procedures done. The last doctor told me that the compression fracture is what is causing the pain. Was offered the spinal cord wire that is done by surgery, I refused that. I have pain relaxer pills, however, I can't take more that a quarter pill without feeling doped up. Other than that i take Tramadol which is for pain, however, if I take more than one a day they make me nauseated to the point I can't even look at food.

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@rondello Glad the Dr gave you a turtle shell brace I was in one for 3 months then PT. for 9 months in the water couldn't do land I take Tramadol when I need it but I also have fibromyalgia, o.a Even after therapy I was on Vicodin for awhile then weaned of to Tramadol. Still have to lay down in afternoon Dr did say a back brace would help it does I don't wear it everyday but when I need it.