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Is Tylenol Good For Herniated Disc Pain
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Is tylenol (acetaminophen) good for herniated disc pain?
It can help for sure: Not sure how much. Consider some ibuprofen with that Tylenol (acetaminophen). If not helping enough speak with your doctor about other options. ...Read more
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Tylenol (Definition)
Acetaminophen (tylenol) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory which is a ...Read more
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Is yoga good for helping herniated disc pain?
Yes: Relaxation is important when there is symptoms from a herniated disc. Yoga can help relax and this could help release any additional pressure. Important to note that often other measures are needed to relief symotoms from disc herniation. This includes injections and surgery. ...Read more
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Are anti-inflammatories good for herniated disc pain?
Yes, very good: The following medications are used for the pain of a herniated disc: anti-inflamatories (both steroidal and non-steroidal), analgesics, narcotics, anti-depressants, muscle relaxants, and anti-seizure medications. In term of both back pain and extremity pain, the anti-inflamatories work the best. Adding a narcotic for a limited time is appropriate in the acute setting. ...Read more
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I would like pain reliever without codeine for a herniated disc l3, and pinched nerve?
See your Dr.: There are several options that they can discuss with you. Good luck. ...Read more
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Is heat or ice better for low back pain? Especially if there is a lumbar disk herniated? What are the symptoms of having a lumbar disk herniated?
Both : Both can help but it may differ from pt to pt sometimes it helps to go back and forth between heat and cold / if you feel one is much more helpful for you then stick with that / use apiece of swim noodle behind the small of your back while sitting as a "lumbar roll" I have found this to help many people including me over the years hope you feel better. ...Read more
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What is a pain reliever without codeine that would help with a pinched nerve and herniated disc I3?
Many: Codeine is weak compared to many other narcotics.Many combinations exist from short-acting (4-6 hours): pure morphine, percocet, non-narcotic Ultram, demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) dilaudid, etc. Then there are long-acting narcotics like MScontin and OxyContin.NSAIDs like prescription strength ibuprofen & naproxen may also be good choices.Talk with your dr.Personally, I use glucose in a caudal epidural injection. ...Read more
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What is a better drug for pain than hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Acetaminophen cause liver damage. Degenerative disc l3-5 andc3-5?
See details: This is a question what needs to be directed at your own doctors. Opioid pain meds need be handled by the doctors who know you best. The internet is not a place to find this answer. ...Read more
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I have RA as well as 2 herniated discs lumbar, 1 cervical herniated disk, spinal stenosis, OA. What is the best medication for pain mgmt w/o tiredness?
Ask your DR: Information and advice for your question is best to come from your DR who has all your medical history and the latest exam findings ...Read more
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What is the recommended pain killer for a herniated disk in the spine?
Anti-inflammatories: Generally, the majority of the pain in a herniated disc comes from the inflammatory process and thus anti-inflammatories such as Naproxen work well. If you also have nerve pain, drugs such as Neurontin (gabapentin) can help as well. Finally, muscle relaxers can help if you have a lot of spasms. ...Read more
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Is pelvic traction a good option for releaving siatica pain and numbness, caused by a degenrative bulging disc (seen on MRI)?
Not recommended: No traction and no deep tissue massage are recommended for this condition. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management. ...Read more
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Is methocarbamol good for relieving back pain?
Variable: It is helpful for some, not for others. It is a reasonably safe medication in my opinion and I do prescribe it. It can make you drowsy so you should not drive or use power tools when taking this medication. ...Read more
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Is methocarbamol good for relieving back pain?
Robaxin (methocarbamol) is older…: Med used in treatment of back pain; mild muscle relaxer, that has been replaced by newer, more effective ones (flexeril, norflex, (orphenadrine) etc). If pain due solely to muscle spasm, muscle relaxer may suffice, but moist heat, stretching, & NSAID use generally provide better relief. See doc for options for treatment after evaluation of condition. ...Read more
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What is anesthesia therapy for a lower lumbar herniated disc?
General anesthesia: If you are having surgery such as lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, and/or fusion, you will recieve general anesthesia. However, a herniated disc does not always require surgery and is dependent on your symptoms and treatments. Physical therapy, epidural steroids, and/or oral pain medications are often sufficient treatment of symptoms of a hernieated disc. ...Read more
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Is Tramacet good for nerve pain ?
See your doctor: Tramacet contains two active ingredients, paracetamol and tramadol, which are both painkillers and directed for acute pain, up to 3 month. the nerve pain is a chronic pain and different medications are prescribed for managing chronic pain. Rec. see your PCP for medication adjustment or specialist referral. ...Read more
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What is a homeopathic pain reliever for a slipped disk?
How recent?: There are several homeopathic remedies that can help in this situation but more details are required to tailor the rx. ...Read more
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Is it possible for a tens machine to help with pain relief for degenerative disc disease?
TENS: Tens unit can help with superficial pain. With degeneration of the spine, usually people have arthritis of the spine as well, which in turn can lead to muscle spasms for which TENS would be very useful. It does not affect the degeneration directly. Hope this information helps you. ...Read more
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Is ozonoterapy any good for spinal estenose problem? Lower back pain
No: There is no good data to support the use of ozone to treat spinal stenosis or low back pain. ...Read more
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What is a good pain reliever/muscle relaxer for severe back pain?
See your doctor: Get evaluated by your doctor, following this he/she will develop a treatment plan. It is important that an underlying issue is not masked by meds. Also, other than for a few days 3-4 days, taking muscle relaxers/pain medication for back pain longer than this is not really advisable, except for a few pathologies (for example cancer, recent surgery, things in that line). ...Read more
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Will arcoxia help for herniatee disc pain?
Maybe: This type of pain is often too severe for nsaids to help but it is probably worth a try. ...Read more
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Is acupuncture good for a bulged disc or spinal stenosis?
MODEST BENEFIT?: The more we learn, acupuncture seems useful for pain control, if done with expertise, but would not modify the anatomy of the pain generator. A bulged disc is unlikely to be the cause of spinal pain, and spinal stenosis may also be mostly asymptomatic initially. Best approach is to acquire a clear diagnosis and treat both cause and symptoms. ...Read more
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Acetaminophen (tylenol) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory which is a ...Read more
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