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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Medications And Alternative Treatments

Medications and Alternative Treatments

The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.

There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:

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Expert & Community Posts

1/21/08 #9 - Migraines, back pain, steroids, meningitis?

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...2-3 months. The attacks always come with severe upper back pain and uncontrollable vomiting (at... Read more »

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Health Guide

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Symptoms

About 90% of gallstones provoke no symptoms at all. If problems do develop, the chance of developing pain is about 2% per year for the first 10 years after stone formation, after which the... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments

Other TreatmentsOral appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for... Read more »

Scoliosis: Symptoms

Scoliosis is usually painless. The curvature itself may often be too subtle to be noticed, even by observant parents. Some parents may notice abnormal posture in their growing child that... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Surgery

SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Prevention

Other TreatmentsSurgery is usually needed if the stone is too large to pass on its own, if there are signs that the stone is growing, or if the stone is blocking the urine flow and causing a urinary... Read more »

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