Osteoarthritis in the back and leg?

Question

I have degenerative osteoarthritis, I have pain in my lower back and in my left leg I take tylenol, yes I have already consulted a doctor, . Other unrelated medications, diabetes, thyroid gland, cholesterol, pressure I do not have any allergies

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello sir, I am sorry to read about your troubles! In order to better understand the situation and better advise you, would it be possible to obtain the following information: What treatments are you taking for this now, and what treatments have been tried in the past? Have you ever discussed this with a doctor or other professional? Are you taking any other medications, do you have any allergies to medications? Thank you in advance! Thank you for the information. The other medications are related though, as you need to assess if there are interactions, if your blood pressure and blood sugars are well controlled, as this will have a direct effect on the choice of treatment Tylenol is the first line of treatment for pain, but it may not be great for back pain. It is strongly recommended that you undertake physical rehabilitation with the help of a physiotherapist or kinesiologist. These professionals can help you maintain and improve your level of function while keeping the pain under control. Unfortunately, it is very rare, if not impossible, for the pain to disappear completely. The important thing is to maintain your level of function and a realistic and relevant quality of life. Fortunately, most group insurances cover physiotherapy and kinesiology consultations, which is what I strongly recommend As for other possible pharmacological options, you will have to consult your doctor again, as other classes of medication could be considered depending on the evaluation, the discussions between you and your doctor, and your preferences I hope this has been helpful to you and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me Tom Samaha, Pharmacist