Question:
What can I take for chronic lower back pain. Prescription or OTC.

I am 10 months out and am having persistant lower back pain. When I go to the Dr next month I want to be able to give him some suggestions from people who had Gastric Bypass.    — Connie M. (posted on December 21, 2002)

December 21, 2002
I am also ten months out with chronic back pain. Today I started wearing the binder from my surgery and it has helped a LOT; it's worth a try. I think the only cure will be to have my hanging belly removed. Nina in Maine
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December 21, 2002
my friend first you need to find out why you are having the pain then you can figure out how you can treat your problem it could be several things which there are several meds to take for diffrent things i also suffer from cronic lower back pain but i have some disc and tissue problems i am also 10 months out but i don"t think that has anything to do with my problem good luck please keep me posted from kim boyce.
   — KIM B.

December 21, 2002
My chronic back pain is caused by muscles spasms - caused by the hanging panni...but as a previous poster recommended, you need to discover what is causing yours. If it is caused by spasms I highly recommend Cyclobenzaprine. The pill is small enough I can take it uncut (had an RNY 5 months ago) and it disolves rapidly. My surgeon approved its use as well. Good luck!
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December 22, 2002
I've had chronic back pain since 3 weeks after my surgery on 4/5/02. They finally discovered that I was having spasms in my piriformis and rectus abdominus muscles (butt and pelvic region). I'm now taking muscle relaxants, ultram for pain, and because my nighttime pain is terrible, I have just started wearing the duragesic patch for pain as well. I'm also doing physical therapy and strenghtening exercises. You absolutely need a diagnosis for your pain. I might be able to help you find a good pain doctor in your area. Please email me privately if you want some help. Good luck
   — Christine L.