Does anyone out there think Tylenol 3's work really good for back pain?

Question

They didn't work for my lower back pain, but they worked good for headaches.

Answer 1

Since Tylenol 3 is a prescribed medication, you evidently have seen a doctor.

I went about 16-17 years with off and on back pain that when it did hurt, it would take about a week to get over it. All the while using over the counter medications. On occasion, a prescription med such as Tylenol 3.

If your back pain is constant and extreme (for over a week), and Tylonol isn't working for you then the next thing would be to have a CATScan or MRI to see exactly what the problem is.

Your next options the doctor migh give you is to have an injection - steroid type shot which might or might not work).

Your doctor might also prescribe an exercise program.

Finally, Surgery - this worked for me and now 8 yrs pain free)

X-Rays will not conclude a Disk problem. Only an MRI/CatScan can do that.

Chiropractors will not touch you if you have herniated Disks and they can make the problem worse. Chiropractors can take x-rays, but again, X-Rays do not show the disks. It will scan right through them.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sciat...

Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. It controls muscles in the back of your knee and lower leg and provides feeling to the back of your thigh, part of your lower leg and the sole of your foot. When you have sciatica, you have pain, weakness, numbness or tingling. It can start in the lower back and extend down your leg to your calf, foot, or even your toes. It's usually on only one side of your body.

Sciatica may be due to a ruptured intervertebral disk, narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerve called spinal stenosis, or an injury such as a pelvic fracture. In many cases no cause can be found.

Sometimes sciatica goes away on its own. Treatment, if needed, depends on the cause of the problem. It may include exercises, medicines and surgery.

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Does anyone out there think Tylenol 3's work really good for back pain?
They didn't work for my lower back pain, but they worked good for headaches.

Answer 3

Everyone's perception of pain is different. What may work for you may not work for someone else. T#3 is a low potency narcotic which contains codiene. There are stronger pain medications available, but narcotic pain medication may not be the answer depending on your situation. There are different types of steroid injections for back pain which may work better and you can avoid the addictive potential of an opioid.

Answer 4

Each person's body is different and will respond differently to medication. What works for one person may not work for the next. you probably need a different medication to help your back pain. ask your doctor this question. I'm sure the doctor will be able to come up with a different medication for you.

Answer 5

I don't think anything really works for back pain. The doc can give you hydrocodone or something but it still just takes edge off. Back pain is a terrible thing. Good luck!

Answer 6

I found that the Tylenol Rapid Release works great on my back pain when I take it just as it starts. I sometimes have to take 3 of them if I wait too long.

Answer 7

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