DOCTOR SIR, HELLO I AM 43 YRS OLD AND HAVE WORK IN ACCOUNTS THAT LEADS ME TO SIT PROLONG RESULTING IN BACK PAIN AND LEG PAIN FOR WHICH I TOOK DAILY HALF SEMI ULTRACET IS IT SAFE AS ONE OF MY KNOWN DOCTOR TOLD ME TO TAKE THIS AND AVOID BRUFEN AND OTHER PAIN KILLERS PLEASE SUGGEST ME FOR WHICH I WILL BE GREATFUL TO YOU
Hello, Pain killers are not the best way to deal with back pain. We need to find out what is causing the pain. It may be disc disease or arthritis. You need X-rays and maybe an MRI. As far as other pain medications, broken can be used sparingly, so can diclofenac. But I must stress, it is better to solve the problem rather than just take painkillers. If you would like a more personalized discussion with me or anyone else on Chat Doctor, you can use our "Ask a Specialist" service, and we will respond quickly. Take Care, Vinay