2006-09-18 10:37:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have Fibromyalgia and severe arthritis and take a combination of meds.
However, what would work for me maynot work for you and because there are so many conditions that fall under Muscular Skeletal it is important to get a DX from a Doctor.
Pain is a warning signal and the cause needs to be determined before the treatment.
Many auto-immune diseases like Lupis can cause the pain you describe so I hope you have been seen.
Medication can be everything from anti-inflamatorys to opiads--depending on the nature, duration and prognosis of the condition causing the pain.
Pain is now considered the 5th vital sign--so do not delay in getting help.
2006-09-22 01:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi well all the people who have answer are correct with some off the answers,but you need to been seen by your gp and he or she will give you a full examination and explain the treatment there is for skeletal pain.Every one is differant,just because they have been or are on certain tablets they may not work for you,also if your on certain medication you have to watch what tablets you mix with them as you can over dose on too much off the same substance.Go see your gp he will explain all to you,also he/she may offer physio too this some times helps too.Good Luck
2006-09-19 02:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the UK I'm appalled, his GP, nurse should be helping him. Everyone in the UK (regardless of age) has or can demand a care manager, this person MUST help, assess his needs within the home and ensure that carers also have some time off. What is happening to our country? Please tell us what happens, it looks as though you need to kick ar*e. PS. I mention care managers because he's known to have a heart condition.
2016-03-27 08:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two pain conditions, i find the best things is very soft stretch's, i know it sounds odd but i've been on a 3 week pain management course and thats where i got it from.
2006-09-18 10:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Izzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife suffers from severe fibromyalgia and takes Tramadol with co-proxamol 2 x 500mgs. and this gives her moderate releif,also voltarol gel for local pain areas
2006-09-18 10:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by tonytucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally. I really like Tylenol Gelcaps. They work quickly. Also, I take Glucosamine Chondroitin, 1500 mg per day.
2006-09-18 10:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some underlying causes that need medical intervention-then you can treat properly for good results. Offered as layman advice and not as a medical opinion.
2006-09-19 02:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find heat helps reduce the pain... not heat rubs or sprays but UV lamps. i find pain killing tablets don't help much. try and keep active..swimming (just started) or walking. hope this advice helps a little. xxx
2006-09-18 10:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband uses voltarol these he says are very good.
2006-09-21 23:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by lizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain killers
2006-09-20 19:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋