Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Having Upper Back Pain. On Valium. Taken Hydrocodone. Had Displaced Shoulder With Slight Fracture. What Can Be Done?
Question: hi - I am on valium for upper back pain on the left side. It happened after swimming last week. The valium 5 mg at night is not helping. I have even taken hydrocodone . 5 mg & is is not helping. I have a high tolerance for pain meds. Why?? I hope to see my chiropractor tomorrow
Thank you.
Thank you.
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I can feel your concerns, This is basically a muscular spasm due to swimming . As swimming is a tough exercise and muscles especially of the upper back starts aching.
Different people responds differently to the pain killers and other medications depending upon the race and genetic make up.
I recommend you to take diclofanac twice a day for 5 days along with an antacid .
You should also take muscle relaxant like tizanidine.
Do cold massage at the site of pain.
Hope this will be helpful information for your problem.
If you have any other query I would be honored to reply.
Regards,
Dr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
I can feel your concerns, This is basically a muscular spasm due to swimming . As swimming is a tough exercise and muscles especially of the upper back starts aching.
Different people responds differently to the pain killers and other medications depending upon the race and genetic make up.
I recommend you to take diclofanac twice a day for 5 days along with an antacid .
You should also take muscle relaxant like tizanidine.
Do cold massage at the site of pain.
Hope this will be helpful information for your problem.
If you have any other query I would be honored to reply.
Regards,
Dr. XXXXXXX
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
