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I have a torn meniscus and am down here on vacation with my family and i really need something for the pain ?
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OTC: Hi, you can go to the drugstore here and buy Other The counter pain medication like Motrin, Tylenol (acetaminophen). Or you can go to an urgent care to be seen. Feel better soon and enjoy your vacation.
Answered 8/9/2014
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Our video service: might be able to help, urgent care centers that are not emergency rooms often deal with this sort of situation.
Answered 8/9/2014
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