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Back pain is usually treated with three classes of meds: painkillers, antispasmodics/relaxants and anti-inflamatories. Painkillers include: * Aspirin * Ibuprofin * Acetominiphen * Hydrocodone * Codeine * Tramadol * Oxycodone * Lidocaine (epidural site injection and topical patch). * Demerol and Morphine in extreme cases (post op for instance). * Lorcet & Lortabs * Methodone(Long term pain management) Relaxants include: * Flexeril * Tinazidine * Skelaxin * Robaxin Antiinflamatories include: * Aspirin and Ibuprofin (NSAIDs) * Naprox * Prednizone (PO, IM, site injection) * Vioxx (currently prohibitied in the US).
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Where does synapses take place?
The synapses take place in the spinal cord
Why do you take Percocet?
Generally for pain
Do involuntary responses include the spinal cord and not the brain?
No, the brain reads all signals and controls the entire body. The spinal cord is just a "path" for the neurons to take to get to the brain.
Why no pain after take medication?
Strange it should still hurt after medication
About how long will a root canal procedure take Will I need to take pain medication after?
Root canals can take up to 6 hours. Be prepared for pain medication afterwards.
How long does a spinal cord tear take to heal after blood has been injected into the spinal cord?
It is not certain that full recovery can be made after a spinal cord injury, but stem cell injection therapies have been shown to help in some cases. It can take over 6 months for this therapy to show results. In the case of a blood patch after spinal tap or epidural, the "leak" usually heals itself within a day or two.
Can you take Allegra and Ibuprofen together?
Yes you can take a pain medication with an allergy medication
What Medicine is given through an IV to take the edge off the pain?
Common medications given through an IV to alleviate pain include opioids such as morphine or fentanyl. These drugs act quickly to relieve severe pain by binding to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Additionally, non-opioid options like ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), may also be administered intravenously for pain management. The choice of medication typically depends on the severity of the pain and the patient's specific needs.
How long does a spinal cord tear take to heal once blood has been injected into the spinal cord?
It is not certain that full recovery can be made after a spinal cord injury, but stem cell injection therapies have been shown to help in some cases. It can take over 6 months for this therapy to show results. In the case of a blood patch after spinal tap or epidural, the "leak" usually heals itself within a day or two.
Why is l 3 good site for lumbar puncture?
Because the spinal cord proper ends at about L1/2, with the cauda equina continuing from then. So, when you take an LP from L3, there is no risk of you damaging the spinal cord.
What pain medication can you take if you have a heart murmur?
Motrin
Why do people take narcotic analgesics?
People take narcotic analgesics to manage moderate to severe pain that is not relieved by other types of pain medications. Narcotic analgesics work by binding to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce the perception of pain. However, these medications can be addictive and have potential side effects, so they are usually used for short-term pain relief under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
