hi drm sufferin with pain in lower back,hips bone n thighs...my dr told me its radicular painhe asked me to take absolute bed rest and gave two medicines hifenac-mr and tolfree 150m feeling less pain nw...bt i dnt knw if m actually recovering or if the dr has given me pain killers..what do u suggest?
I need to know you age, type of pain aggravating and relieving factors, postural changes, any pins needle sensation etc. 90% of back pain is musculoskeletal relieved by simple painkillers, but we need to rule out isogenic or photogenic pain. Physiotherapy also helps along with medicines. If pain is getting better just continue taking painkillers for max 2 weeks. No bed rest is recommended nowadays as it reconditions you muscles. If pain recurs just consult a pain physician for correct diagnosis.