Brief Answer:
you may choose selective COX-2 inhibitors like ETORICOXIB

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I feel if you already have cervical spondylosis with pinched nerve in the next then apart from pain killers, a neck collar with some physiotherapy would indeed do wonders for you. You have been told to avoid normal NSAIDS like motrin, advil and aspirin because all of them has gastrointestinal side effect of gastritis, ulcers and haemorrhage apart from anti-inflammatory properties. Considering opioid at your age should be actually the last resort for chance of dependence, though it is effective but its more of a prophylactic and supportive management.
The reason post bariatric surgery with possible gastrectomy NSAIDS which can cause gastritis and haemorrhage should be avoided. So the next best thing for you considering this side effect is to use selective COX-2 INHIBITORS like CELECOXIB or ETORICOXIB.
for info:-
NSAIDs are associated with potentially harmful side effects. Cyclooxygenase exists in two isoenzymatic forms, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Cyclooxygenase-1 appears to be constitutively expressed in many tissues and produces prostaglandins, which regulate normal cellular functions. However, COX-2 activity is induced by proinflammatory cytokines and produces prostaglandins that mediate the inflammatory response and pain signaling transmission. Traditional nonspecific NSAIDs inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2, and in doing so, not only decrease inflammation and pain, but also promote gastrointestinal tract damage and bleeding.The potential clinical benefit of COX-2 inhibitors is significant due to the number of patients chronically treated with NSAIDs and the three- to ten-fold higher risk of gastrointestinal injury and death associated with traditional NSAIDs.

Hence, you may discuss the option of these selective cox-2 inhibitors with your physician over opioids and am sure you should be benefitted of your pain.
Regards

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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
These are available in tablets form and can be crushed if need be for intake. They are definitely better than other NSAIDS,and with no bleeding side effects. These are not available as an OTC.
DARVON tab, I am not sure , BUT THERE ARE OTHER better meds available now for menstrual cramps with drotaverine.
You should try cox 2 inhibitors and am sure you would be benefitted.

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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
The risk for stroke and heart problems is the same as with any NSAIDS like motrin, aleve. So they have to be used occasionally and not regularly when required. It is not advised in a daily dosage and for long. prodigal is modafinil and is not a pain killer but is a wakefulness-promoting agent (or eugeroic) used for treatment of disorders such as narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
I am sorry if your insurance doesn't cover it. In that case cox 2 inhibitors shall be helpful and they can be combined with oxycodone as well on alternate days disallowing any tolerance issue.
Regards

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