I had an accident a few years ago and tore up my knee which caused me to limp badly, resulting in messing up my back (or so the Chiro said).
I was prescribed 60+ mg of Hydrocodone daily (but I took well over 100 mg) and have since quit taking it (one of the hardest things I've done!). I have moved to a small town in OK and the docs here won't prescribe pain meds except for right after surgery. So, I had to quit.
Is there anything at all I can take over the counter that will help my pain? I've tried Tylenol and Advil but I'm gonna destroy my liver at this rate and still not get rid of the pain.
I have a bulging disc in my back, less than 1/2 the cartilage in my knee and something wrong with my neck.
Help?
Thanks!
2006-06-30 03:22:54 · 1 answers · asked by txheart0711 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Talk to your doctor about alternatives to medication. You could see a physical therapist or physiatrist regarding treatment. The pain medicine treats the pain, not the condition. You want to stop the pain by making your body more efficient - improving flexibility, mobility, strength, and endurance can help.
2006-07-02 20:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by realove336 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.
If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.
Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.
And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.
I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.
It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.
Today, I want to do the same for you!
2016-05-14 22:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-02 20:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you have surgery and get your back, knee and back fixed instead of relying on the pain pills.
2006-06-30 03:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tylenol 8hr that is safe to take long term..
2006-07-06 04:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋