2007-02-07 15:25:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Depends on what why there is pain. If it is muscle pain-muscle relaxers with some anti-inflammatory. Pressure on your sciatic nerve strong narcotics help some. Now if it is due to degenertive disc disease or if you have bad disks nothing is going to help the pain. Its bone rubbing bone and no matter what you take you are going to be in pain. The only thing I know that would work is Delodid and doctors do not prescribe it.(I got it once in an ambulance and hospital stay for my back) But I am telling you I have been living with this back pain for 5 years and I am 26 and it sucks. I am at my last option for pain treatment, which is a total disc replacement surgery on L2 L3 L4 and L5. (I have degenerative disc desease). Good luck with your back pain.
2007-02-07 17:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by cordn8or22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this all depends on where the back pain is located, whether is muscular or skeletal pain, how long you've had it and what other treatment options you are seeking(physical therapy, etc)
ibuprofen is really good at reducing inflammation along with pain. take 200-400mg every 6 hours as needed but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.
if you are finding that over the counter pain meds are not working-talk to your dr about getting something a little stronger. Ultram is a little stronger than ibuprofen but is non-narcotic so you don't run the risk of becoming addicted. this is only available by prescription so ask your dr.
warm baths and heating pads can help too.
it's also important to find the source of your backpain if you get it often-things such as bulging or slipped disks can cause severe pain and often get worse as time progresses. these, among other things usually require surgery so it's important to get it checked out.
2007-02-07 23:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, there is an over-the-counter drug on the market called Robaxicet.
It combines acetaminophen with an anti-inflammatory and works very well for mild to moderate back pain.
Always try and use an anti-inflammatory when you have back pain. If an AI doesn't help at least a little, then you need to see a chiropractor.
2007-02-07 23:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by krazykritik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning how to fix it - The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. I don't need the meds any more. Wishing you as well.
Have your health helper know as well.
2007-02-08 01:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doc has me on Baclofen for muscle relaxing
And Darvocet for pain.
My L5 disk is pushing on my siatic nerve.
I had my MRI this morning.
Had a valium for my nerves.
2007-02-07 23:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I use Midol,,, yes Midol,, it is the best over the counter pain killer out there.
2007-02-07 23:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by Get Real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Advil is the best.
2007-02-07 23:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a shot of Jack Daniels..........
2007-02-07 23:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by kpax 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flexiril
2007-02-07 23:27:51 · answer #9 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋