Backache medicine

Naproxen Sodium (Aleve generic) is the best. I try to limit my usage to avoid kidney issues. It is the best non-opiod for me. Some of the other NSAIDS such as Diclofenec (Voltaren) or Meloxicam tear up my normally iron clad stomach. I couldn't tell if they worked because now my digestive issue was bugging me.

Conversely, I've seen reports on this board that Meloxicam worked best for them.
 
Now this was a LONG time ago but my neighbor had really bad back pain... the thing that helped him was some kind of electric stimulation...

Not sure how it worked or helped, but he said it made a big difference..
Tens machine. For me it was a counter irritant, it masked the pain while connected but not when off and wasn't any type of cure.
 
Tens machine. For me it was a counter irritant, it masked the pain while connected but not when off and wasn't any type of cure.
For me I used my TENS machine as much as possible on my back for a month or so and my back pain started to ease and finally went away. I now use the Tens machine anytime I get any back pain and it really helps.
 
Before I got my implanted back stimulator, my PCP had me try Gabapentin. It is "officially" an antiseizure medication. IIRC people with epilepsy sometimes take it. My doc couldn't say why off-label use of Gabapentin should w*rk for back pain but it often does.

I did use it for several months on a daily basis and it did help quite a bit. I had to take large doses - up to 2000 mg/day. Biggest side-effect was just a little bit of "buzziness" which was worth the pain relief. My PCP thought I should take it at night for that reason but that's not when my pain is an issue. So, I eventually got the back stimulator which is only partially effective. I'm thinking about trying Gabapentin again.

IIRC the biggest issue with the drug is suddenly quitting which (in people with seizures) can trigger seizures. Since I don't have that issue, I never noticed any issues with stopping Gabapentin but just be aware and let your PCP be your guide. In any case, Gabapentin is strictly a prescription med. As always, YMMV.
Gabapentin has worked great for me since I started using it last December. I no longer need or use hydrocodone (my doctors refuse to use oxycodone for more than a week). I’ve had chronic back pain since 2006, and nothing has worked as well as gabapentin, along with 1,000 mg of Tylenol 3 times per day.
 
I turned 80 this year, and have a severe backache problem. It began about 3 years ago while I was undergoing immunotherapy. The therapy was a success, but now I've got these backaches and have been taking prescribed oxycodone for them. I am interested in knowing if there are any over-the-counter remedies for this affliction. I will be discussing the problem with my physician soon, but I'd like to do some research beforehand, so I can get his opinion of specific products.

So...is anyone here familiar with OTC remedies for backaches?

Thanks, as always,

Roy
Check out sombra. It’s like a biofreeze sort of lotion. Of course check with your Dr. but if it was gentle enough for my wife in pregnancy you can probably use it. I’ve beeen involved with a lot of sports injuries over the years and I can’t sing its praises enough.
 
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