My father had a L1 compression fracture when he fall down . It is already 3 days he is having pain when walking or sitting but not very severe. He has taken less food but no vomiting or fever. the local doctor gave pain killer and advised bed rest he is 80 years old. how can we make him comfortable.
Hello, I would recommend taking a muscle relaxant like Flexeril, concomitantly with Naproxen (a painkiller) for the pain.  If this does not help, I would recommend taking tramadol for the pain. It is also important checking vitamin D and calcium plasma levels for possible deficiency.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.