What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
9. Medication
Medication is available that will help to make the patient more comfortable. This will typically include anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen that will help to relieve some of the pain. Stronger painkillers are available, but it is important to be careful because some, like opiates, can cause dependencies.
Steroid injections may also be prescribed if the patient is in considerable discomfort. In addition to relieving pain, anti-inflammatories can also help to slow down the worsening of the condition by reducing the amount of damage done. If the condition is causing the patient to have muscle spasms then medication may be prescribed to help treat this symptom also.
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