Question 1

what over-the-counter pain relief would you recommend for broken bones?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: Aspirin, Motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen) depending on which works best for you and is tolerated.

Question 2

back and tail bone pain relief....i've tried everything over the counter. heating pads, bath, icy hot and biofreeze, flexeril, voltaren gel, stretching....nothing seems to help?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  Regular aerobic exercise may help in controlling low back pain. It may take three months of regular exercise to see benefit.  It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 3

my broken bones r healed. want to quit roxycodone. should i taper or quit cold turkey using clonidine?

Accepted Answer

Slow taper: you did. It state how long you took the oxycodone, but you should taper slowly to avoid withdrawal. Stop,one pill every other day, or start using half tablets, assuming that you have the short acting type

Question 4

do nonunion s simply never heal and you are stuck with broken bones forever?

Accepted Answer

: None unions are broken or fractured bones that do not heal. They can really heal on their own. Usually requires a surgery when orthopedic surgeon or placement of a bone stimulator to help the nonunion grow and heal

Question 5

when broken bones heal does it get itchy?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: This is not typical, but since every individual is unique, it may be that your body reacts in that way.

Question 6

do broken bones cause low hematocrit level?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fractures can cause significant bleeding if there is involvement of blood producing bone marrow. It is usually restored in time with healing of the fracture and restoration of blood stores in a healthy patient.

Question 7

do they always put casts on broken bones or only in serious cases?

Accepted Answer

NO: It depends on what type of broken bone it is.  Specifically, it depend on which bone is broken.  For example, we do not put casts on broken clavicle bones (collar bones), but we do put casts on broken wrist bones (radius bones.)  it also depends on whether or not the bone is displaced or shifted out of position.  If displaced, it needs to be put back in place (reduced) and may even need surgery.

Question 8

what is the accurate medical term for several broken bones in your finger?

Accepted Answer

See below: Multiple or comminuted fractures.

Question 9

can heat packs help heal broken bones?

Accepted Answer

No: Heat will make the area feel better, but will not accelerate bone healing.

Question 10

does marijuana slow recovery for broken bones?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis is medicine: Trying to read into this question the underlying issues makes me worry that you are using other products such as nicotine that would definitely not allow bones to heal quickly given the carbon monoxide circulating in the blood stream.

Once cannot rule this out as well for smoked cannabis.

But, marijuana is usually healthy in moderation for healing tissues.

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