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What pain relief tablets are good for trapped nerves in neck/shoulder. Please help?
Posted by Admin in Pain Relief on February 14, 2012
My dad has had a bad shoulder since Wednesday, he went to the doctor on Thursday and he told him he had a trapped nerve and prescribed him Tramadol, but this has many side effects and doesn’t really numb the pain for him.
He is in a lot of agony so i wondered if anyone has experienced this and/or has any advice on pain relief and if you know what sort of time it could take to subside. I will pass on any answers
Thank you !
Chosen Answer:
Tramadol is a horrid drug and can cause side affects that are very unpleasant.
Often they will prescribe a mix of drugs for nerve pain which work much better but this involves prescription strengh Co codamol and others that take time to work. Which is why they Doctors go for a hard hitting one to start with.
Might actually get some relief from a painkiller that is an anti inflammatory as well. A pharmacist will be able to help you and advice you on the drugs sold from behind the counter.
In theory as it is a trapped nerve it should be a short term problem and is best relieved by being proactive and paying to see a physiotherapist or chiropracter as quickly as possible.
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on: 26th October 09
How long should I wait to take vicodin after taking adderall?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on February 10, 2012
I took 40mg of adderall 3 hours ago and want to take 300mg of Vicodin. How long should I wait?
Chosen Answer:
If the adderall is long-acting you can take it now. if it is short acting it is good to wait a few hours after to take a pain meciation. One drug increases your heart rate and the other can decrease your heart rate.If you have never taken vicodin before it is good to wait till other medication is out of your system,in case of an allergic reaction.
Did the doctor know you were on the adderall when he ordered the pain medicine? Also you can contact your local pharmacist and ask him. I have taken meds for ADHD and pain at the same time and it was fine . As long as you have no reactions to either one (allergic reactions)it is o.k.
Hope you feel better!
by: susan p
on: 27th August 09
What country has legal over the counter vicodin for sale?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on February 6, 2012
I have been told in Mexico they are sold at stores, Canada has them without a prescription but I have looked it up and it isn’t true-you always need a doctor visit and prescription, like in the U.S. Where can I go to get vicodin for my uncle without needing a prescription? I don’t mean I am willing to wander the streets asking strangers for pills.I want to know which country has them available on the shelf without a prescription,like aspirin or motrin.I don’t want to order them from the internet here either.There has to be a country who offers them without a doctor. Amsterdam?Holland? Serious answers only please. Thank you.
I didn’t ask for moral advice. If I wanted anyone’s opinion about whether I should be getting them or not I would have asked for it. Please leave your personal feelings out of your answers. If you are unable to do that then do not answer the question. That simple. I am an adult and I do not need to be scolded and/or given direction. Stick to the subject. Thank you to everyone else that actually answered my question for me. I guess I’m not TOTALLY surrounded by morons.
To randZZ-yes you are a moron if you go to a Q&A forum to preach to people from your soapbox. Last I checked this was Yahoo answers not Yahoo judgement/Yahoo online church with Pastor/Doctor randZZ. It seems you have issues about addiction and maybe this isn’t the right website. Try AA or call your sponsor or something and stop wasting my time. You still never answered the question. Remember the question? That’s supposedly why you are on this site.
Chosen Answer:
I was told that Mexico did sell most prescription drugs over-the-counter–the trick was getting them back into the US without getting busted for not having a prescription. Where did you read that Mexico is not selling OTC any more?
by: Holiday Magic
on: 29th January 07
What are the different ways to take Vicodin?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 29, 2012
What are the different ways that vicodin is taken; whether it would be doctor’s instructions or in an abusive manner?
What are the side effects of the various ways of use?
When does it become dangerous?
Chosen Answer:
Vicodin is a powerful narcotic that is extremely addictive. It’s dangerous if it isn’t taken as prescribed.
People who need the drug for pain get pain relief.
People who take the drug recreationally get a high from it.
The problem with illegal use/abuse is that it has made the medical community reluctant to prescribe it so people who may really need it for pain relief aren’t getting it.
Addendum: The generic name for the narcotic ingredient in Vicodin is hydrocodone, not oxycodone. Oxycodone is the generic name for the narcotic ingredient in Percocet/Percodan and Endocet. The time released type of oxycodone is known as OxyContin.
by: PooPooLaTrash
on: 14th February 09
How long does it usually take for a person to get addicted to vicodin?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 27, 2012
I have been taking vicodin for two weeks now and I think I may be addicted to it. What can I do to help myself and how can my doctor help me? serious answers only please. Thank You!
Chosen Answer:
I’m a nurse. I would talk to the doctor about it. Your’e not far along as many people. You can simply chose not to take them. Most people take them for a very long time and later realize they have a problem. I think you are fine. It took you only two weeks and you realized, hey this could be a problem. My advice is to discontinue the use of it . You will later noticed that you caught the problem right before the addiction happened. Your’e fine, after all this isn’t what you wnat to do and your’e not in denial, that’s great. Be strong during this time, you can do it, I know you can.
by: kinacl
on: 21st December 06
Any information on pain relief of arthritis using marijuana?
Posted by Admin in Pain Relief on January 17, 2012
My wife’s doctor told her he cannot help her anymore. For pain relief he prescribed Vicodin. It helps but she would like to use marijuana as a tea and see if it helps. Both of us are non-smokers and have had no experience with marijuana. Any info is appreciated. Thanks
Chosen Answer:
In a Medical Marijuana (MMJ) State your wife needs to ask the Dr. to sign a recommendation form. The Dr. should understand that pharmaceutical pain killers do not allow everyone to have a quality of life. A State that allows MMJ has a form online that she can present to the Dr. After registering as an MMJ patient I would grow the medicine. Search the Internet for Tea recipes ( I’d suggest BudTer and make some cookies). There are co ops and local groups that help patients with home grown medicine. Dispensaries are available in MMJ States for medicine purchases. Ingesting MMJ can take up to 2 hours to reach all the extremities. It does give a more all over body relief but slowly. Using MMJ means experimenting with dose and frequency. Also look at a vaporizer which delivers the instant relief and is not ‘smoking’ detrimental.
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on: 15th March 10
Is it safe to take prescribed vicodin and breastfeed?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 15, 2012
I recently had surgery and my doctor prescribed vicodin as my pain relief, The pills are 500s and I have only taken one at night. Is this safe or can this be harmful to my baby?
Chosen Answer:
Here is some info I found for you:
Vicodin And Breast Feeding -
Whatever studies have been carried out, found that the filtering of the drug into the milk is too slow and it cannot build up to dangerous levels in majority of the cases. The effect on the baby depends on a number of factors, i.e. age of the infant, weight of the infant, sex of the infant, and so on. The toxicity of the drug wears off with time, weight or dilution. Hence, experts are mostly of the opinion that vicodin and breast feeding are okay.
I hope this helps.
by: Queenie
on: 17th August 08
How long does it take for vicodin to kick in and how long does it last?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 11, 2012
I was just prescribed vicodin for a pinched sciatic nerve. My doctor said to take it at bedtime, but I want to make sure it is working by the time I lay down. But, I don’t want to take it too early because I want it to last through the night. She gave me HYDROCODONE/APAP 5MG/500MG TABS. Thanks.
Chosen Answer:
20 – 30 minutes, and 3.5 to 4 hours
by: Helen Scott
on: 28th May 09
What will happen to me if Vicodin is pulled off market?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 8, 2012
OK, so if this panel, votes to pull Vicodin and Percocet off the market. I have chronic pain everyday due to severe scoliosis and muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting disease. I am currently on Vicodin 7.5/500 Mgs, two tablets, every 4 hours. What will happen if Vicodin is taken off the market? If you are a doctor, what would YOU do, to help me? Or what do you think my doctor will do, or prescribe to keep my pain still under control?
Chosen Answer:
You will probably be switched to Vicoprofen, which is hydrocodone with ibuprofen (Advil) instead of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
They are only thinking about getting rid of combination painkillers that contain acetaminophen because it is highly toxic to the liver. They are not banning hydrocodone.
by: justinfranksnj
on: 6th July 09
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