Degenerative Disc Disease

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My son is 33 years old and just diagnosed with degenerative bone disease and spinal stenosis. He was addicted to pain pills for 7 years and has been clean for 2 years. My greatest fear is him having to take pain med's. Are there any that are not addictive? He had such a hard time coming off and staying off.

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Hello, Molly! How are you?

Yes, actually there are. Some of the antiseizure medications, as well as some antidepressants, can treat pain and they aren't addictive, at all.

He just needs to see a doctor and be honest about the problems he's had in the past, so they can explore what treatment options would be safest for him.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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What is done for treating or managing the problem of Degenerative Disc Disease?

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