Question 1

after heavy dinner, pain started in back of neck, shoulders, upper arm. increased to pain in chest and face and swollen face in the morning. blood pressure is good. otherwise healthy. used gas and pain reliever but its still hurting really bad?

Accepted Answer

: I would suggest a CAT scan of your chest and abdomen

Question 2

which pain reliever is least likely to cause problems if the patient is taking citalopram and clonazepam? has bad chest cold now, lacking slep, andsome reflux symptoms. anxiety keeping her from acting

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) would have the least chance of GI upset.  Please keep to less than 4000mg/d.
Hope this helps.

Question 3

i went to the dentist gave me an antibiotic and analgesic and when i reviewed it last time he was asked to stop using it .and began pains in my chest?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: The pain in your chest is probably a reaction from the analgesic, you should stop it and call your dentist for a lighter meds. , but go on the antibiotic regiment ..

Question 4

i have pain in my chest.a doctor said to use analgesic cream.after use,the area gets tender and painful,then subsides,but pain still inside chest.why?

Accepted Answer

Heart ?: cream work for chest pain due to musculoskeletal problems.. you may have another cause for your chest pain .. Please see your doctor again

Question 5

what would be a good mild pain reliever?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (tylenol) is a good mild pain reliever. Maximum dose is 1000mg three times a day and you must not take it if you have preexisting liver problems.

Question 6

please describe a good pain reliever for aches when your sick?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Try tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.

Question 7

please describe a good pain reliever for after you get a biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The amount of pain anyone feels depends on the type of biopsy and their personal sensitivity to pain.  Discuss with your doctor what you might expect and what you need to do in response before you have your biopsy.

Question 8

is children triaminic pain reliever good for earache?

Accepted Answer

Pain reliever: As a pain reliever, it may help with the pain of an ear ache. However, the pain is likely to return as the medicine wears off, so be prepared to medicate multiple times. See your doctor so the child can get started on appropriate medicine if indicated after the offending ear is examined.

Question 9

please advise what is a good pain reliever for knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: Issue. For most general, chronic knee pain, quad and hamstring strengthening can be very beneficial. If it is oa, or mild injury, nsaids can be used to help with the pain. Past that, head vs cold, which ever feels better to you, range of motion, bracing, etc, can all help. If injured or unknown cause, consider seeing a physician for physical exam.

Question 10

what pain reliever is good for stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: For the most part, regular pain medication should not be taken for a pain of unknown cause as it could hide the reason for the pain.
You should find out why you have the pain.

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Which pain reliever is least likely to cause problems if the patient is taking citalopram and clonazepam? has bad chest cold now, lacking slep, andsome reflux symptoms. anxiety keeping her from acting

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I went to the dentist gave me an antibiotic and analgesic and when i reviewed it last time he was asked to stop using it .and began pains in my chest?

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I have pain in my chest.a doctor said to use analgesic cream.after use,the area gets tender and painful,then subsides,but pain still inside chest.why?

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Please describe a good pain reliever for aches when your sick?

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