About a two months ago i got T boned, and have been going to the chiropractor twice a week for maintanance of my pain. Problem is, i cant go more than twice a week and whenever i'm not there, my back hurt horribly. It makes it very very hard to go to work and school. I pop tylenols all the time, but they do nothing... my friend even had some ibuprofen 800s but they did nada. I really wanna go to a doctor and request some pain medication... but i have no idea how to go about doing it... and also... if i am going to ask for pain medication won't they not give it to me?? i'm not sure how to go about this, all i now is that i can't go to the chiropractor any more, and he only very briefly gives me relief, and my back and neck and shoulders are killing me n i am miserable. What should i do or say when i go to the doctor so that they give me something that gives me relief? my mom told me to just tell them the truth... but i feel weird just asking for the drugs..u kno? i hate drugs
2007-07-11 20:25:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kasey 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Go to a doctor and tell him the truth. Being in pain and asking for pain medication doesn't necessarily mean you will get an addicting narcotic pain reliever, if that's what makes you nervous. There are other medications like strong anti-inflammatories that are much stronger than ibuprofen and tylenol. There's muscle relaxer medication that provides some relief. The doc may recommend physical therapy or some exercises. And like one of the above posters said-- get x-rays and scans if you haven't had any. The doctor will probably do those if you haven't had them done.
2007-07-11 20:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aleve works better on sharp pain than ibuprofen in most people's opinion.
Maybe try a different chiropractor since many times they are lousy but people don't know it. And unfortunately each state has different regulations for becoming a chiropractor. Some states make it too easy for them to practice chiropractory treatment. Also, each chiropractic school is different but they are all the same in that they study nothing but skeletory muscular system and nutrition. They actually know more about the subject than most M.D.'s.. That is why many HMO's hire chiropractors. And the very best emergency rooms have physcians that are trained in chiropractic techniques.
I hope you first got checked out by a good M.D.. Chiropractory treatment works for a lot problems of the skeletory muscular system but not for everything.
If the pain has to do with muscle cramping then you may also want to see a massage therapist. Massage therapists are recommended after any major accident to help prevent "muscle scarring". Sports players rely on them constantly to prevent muscle problems and to prevent painful "muscle scarring" after an injury.
You also may want to try an acupuncturist (perferably an "orthopedic acupuncturist"). They work best for nerve damage and/or muscle related pains.
"Physicians who supplement standard orthopedic procedures and physical therapies with acupuncture are witnessing improved pain tolerance and mobility in "
http://www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/sepoct02/pg34.htm
2007-07-12 03:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, my first question is: when you had the accident did you get a full work up? (X-rays, scans, etc) if not, GO GET THEM.
It'll help your doctor manage your pain better if he knows whats going on.
If you have, and they can't find anything wrong then you need to just have a heart to heart with your doctor. He should give you pain meds, but be aware of the potential for dependence and abuse. Ask him about ones that have lower risks, or if he can switch it up now and then, or if you can take break from them to try and keep the threat of addiction at bay.
Don't be ashamed, you are not the only one, and whatever injuries you sustained were out of your control.
2007-07-12 03:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by traumaqueen22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chiropractors are known to physicians as "fake doctors." Their type of medicine isn't a proven one, and it is amazing how many people fall for their hype. A typical Medical student spends 8 years in college, a chiropractor spends 4.
My advice is go see a real doctor, a physician, a MD. They will be able to more accurately diagnose your problem, and provide the appropriate drugs.
2007-07-12 03:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by luvinavril07 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
natural muscle relaxers are bananas or molasses (magnisium and potassium)
Info read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies for understanding and how to help yourself
Consider a massage therapist as well
2007-07-16 00:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋