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Which Pain Medication Can I Take As I Am Having Severe Pain From B And Rotator Cuff Tear?
hi I just got back from an ortho surgeon who told me that a have a "B?"tear and rotator cuff tear. Im in extreem pain. They wont give me another cort shot, as im scheduled to go into surgery in 5 weeks. I work with autistic/ disabled children and an cant show up to work onarcotic pain meds. Primary perscribed flexiril 10mg 2x daily and 800 mg ibuprophen every 8 hrs. This is not cutting it. Since ortho wouldnt prescribe pain meds Im going to Primary. What are options of meds I can take for pain that are non- narcotic
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Non narcotic medications that are prescribed to treat acute pain are Naproxen (Aleve), Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil).
Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day for several days. To protect your skin, wrap the ice packs in a thin towel. Gentle massaging of the painful area with a painkiller cream may provide swift relief.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Non narcotic medications that are prescribed to treat acute pain are Naproxen (Aleve), Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil).
Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day for several days. To protect your skin, wrap the ice packs in a thin towel. Gentle massaging of the painful area with a painkiller cream may provide swift relief.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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