Back, Neck, Knee and Arthritis Pain?
Question:
I was prescribed 60+ mg of Hydrocodone daily (but I took well over 100 mg) and have since quit taking it (one of the hardest things I've done!). I have moved to a small town in OK and the docs here won't prescribe pain meds except for right after surgery. So, I had to quit.
Is there anything at all I can take over the counter that will help my pain? I've tried Tylenol and Advil but I'm gonna destroy my liver at this rate and still not get rid of the pain.
I have a bulging disc in my back, less than 1/2 the cartilage in my knee and something wrong with my neck.
Help?
Thanks!
Answers:
Talk to your doctor about alternatives to medication. You could see a physical therapist or physiatrist regarding treatment. The pain medicine treats the pain, not the condition. You want to stop the pain by making your body more efficient - improving flexibility, mobility, strength, and endurance can help.
Other Answers:
Why don't you have surgery and get your back, knee and back fixed instead of relying on the pain pills.
Orthopaedic surgery is very cheap in India.This company is very famous in India that arranges orthopaedic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.
I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as all surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your hip surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
Two of my patients got knee replacement surgery and one got spinal fusion surgery in India through this company called forerunners healthcare.. Both are doing extremely fine since 1 year.
My cousin also got her knee surgery for acl repair in India through the forerunners healthcare .SHe is more than very happy with the results.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
There is a tylenol 8hr that is safe to take long term..
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