How does that make sence? Last time they told me that IB profen wouldn't work b/c I have cysts not an inflamed anything. So I pick up my prescription and took it and it relaxed me but I still have lots of pain I have a doc apt tomorrow. Should I call today or drink untill I can't feel the pain until tomorrow? I'm not saying I need vicodin I mean I'm not addicted or anything but why an anti inflamitory?
2007-02-21 06:46:11 · 4 answers · asked by Lovely Lady 27 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The cysts could be causing out lying inflammation,thus causing you pain as well. Vicodin is for short term pain,that's why you have to take it every 4-6 hrs. Ibuprofen stays in the system longer easing pain AND inflammation,it is not just used for inflammation. If your medicine isn't doing what you think it should, tell your doctor,but I wouldn't be going in there telling him he doesn't make any sense.
2007-02-21 06:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason your doctor would have done that is because of all the controversey over the addiction problems of those on Vicoden.If you read or watch the news.it is in epedemic proportions and now doctors feel under the gun to stop prescribing even to those who truly need it.It is not right and I fear for those who do not abuse it........but they are now calling it a poor mans Heroin and politicans are threating doctors to NOT prescribe.
2007-02-21 06:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by annettekendall@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget that vicodin is an opiate based drug and ib profen is a anti inflammatory, your doc might have swithed you because of your healing status.
2007-02-21 07:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by mkchappelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is probably trying to keep you from getting addicted to vicoden... it's a sneaky drug and without your even trying you can become addicted before you even knew what hit you.. . the longer you take it the better chances are of addiction... let your dr. know how you are feeling and let him guide you to the best route to take
2007-02-21 06:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋