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Suggest Pain Medication And Muscle Relaxants For Leg Pain
Ive had severe pain in my left leg since I was in a car accident on jan 10 this year. I couldnt walk for 2 months and they never prescribed pain meds or muscle relaxers. but instead told me tylenol extra strength. the doctor had no empathy and I recall asking how long he thought id be out of work and he told me I dontsee why you couldnt return Iin 2 days. mind you I was out for 2 months while I had to endure painful physical therapy. my pcp precribed tramadol and cyclobenaprine but im still getting muscle spasms accompanied by pain and I told my dr and his response was that I was drug seeking..or so he implied. ive tried the beactiv brace but it didnt seem to work as promoted. Where could i go for pain medication and muscle relaxers and not spend a fortune as well as be treated w care.
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
You have particular concern about your pain.you have many options when it comes to over the counter pain medications. Ibuprofen is a good choice for pain relief,as it's an anti inflammatory and helps with both pain,and inflammation.Tylenol also works well for pain,but offers no relief of the inflammation.
You should speak with your doctor about a possible prescription pain medication(s). Pain medications (analgesics) are not all the same. Each pain medication has its advantages and risks. Specific types of pain may respond better to one kind of medication than to another kind. Each person may have a slightly different response to a pain medication. Over-the-counter medications are good for many types of pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is good for relieving pain and fever. It is less irritating to the stomach than other over-the-counter pain medications and is safer for children. It can, however, be toxic to the liver if you take more than the recommended dose.
Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These reduce inflammation caused by injury, arthritis, or fever.Take these medications in regular dosing intervals as directed by the manufacturer until the pain is gone. If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, you should consult your health care provider before using any over-the-counter NSAID. Prescription medications may be needed for other types of pain. There are specific uses and risks of prescription narcotic and non-narcotic medications.
There are alternate methods to help reduce pain that may be helpful instead of, or in addition to, pain medications. These include heat for sore or overworked muscles, ice applied to recent injuries (such as a sprained ankle), massage, resting the affected body part, and biofeedback or relaxation techniques. Consult your doctor if pain lasts longer than a few days, if over-the-counter pain medications are not helping to reduce the pain, or if other symptoms arise. A consultation with a pain clinic or other specialist may be helpful for control of long-term pain. I think that this would help and clear your all concerns.
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You should speak with your doctor about a possible prescription pain medication(s). Pain medications (analgesics) are not all the same. Each pain medication has its advantages and risks. Specific types of pain may respond better to one kind of medication than to another kind. Each person may have a slightly different response to a pain medication. Over-the-counter medications are good for many types of pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is good for relieving pain and fever. It is less irritating to the stomach than other over-the-counter pain medications and is safer for children. It can, however, be toxic to the liver if you take more than the recommended dose.
Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These reduce inflammation caused by injury, arthritis, or fever.Take these medications in regular dosing intervals as directed by the manufacturer until the pain is gone. If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, you should consult your health care provider before using any over-the-counter NSAID. Prescription medications may be needed for other types of pain. There are specific uses and risks of prescription narcotic and non-narcotic medications.
There are alternate methods to help reduce pain that may be helpful instead of, or in addition to, pain medications. These include heat for sore or overworked muscles, ice applied to recent injuries (such as a sprained ankle), massage, resting the affected body part, and biofeedback or relaxation techniques. Consult your doctor if pain lasts longer than a few days, if over-the-counter pain medications are not helping to reduce the pain, or if other symptoms arise. A consultation with a pain clinic or other specialist may be helpful for control of long-term pain. I think that this would help and clear your all concerns.
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