Pain killers without opiates?

Question

I have been going to an orthopedic surgeon who has been give me tramadol and cortisone shots for tendonitis. I was told tramadol is non addictive. I am sick and tired of this approach since its not working anymore, its been 3 years. I told him i didn't think it was tendonitis, turns out its not. I had carpel tunnel in this arm 7 years ago and turns out this is what it is. I am going to a nerosurgeon now and am afraid of being put back on something with opiates in it since i became addicted to them and going through heavy withdrawl and start rehab tomorrow. but i am in terrible pain and am tring nsaids and advill. not working!! and advice?

TRIED ANAPROX AND ASKED DR FOR STRONGER ML. SAID NO.

NO I NEVER HEARD OF THAT WHAT I AM READING SAYS YOU CAN ONLY TAKE FOR 5 DAYS , HAVE YOU BEEN ON IT LONGER?

Answer 1

Ask the dr about something called Anaprox. It's one step below narcotics but one step above the anti-inflammatories.

Answer 2

Have you ever tried Toradol? It's non-narcotic, non-addictive and it works great. It's ketoprofen. Great stuff. I take it for back pain and migraines. It works like a charm for me.

EMT

I don't take it for 5 days in a row. I take it as needed, which is maybe once a week. I have a lot more back pain than I do migraines. I usually take Advil for my back but every now and then when I get spasms, Toradol knockes them right out.