Which over-the-counter medicines may be used for pain?
NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems in certain people. If you take blood thinner medicine, always ask if NSAIDs are safe for you. Always read the medicine label and follow directions. Do not give these medicines to children under 6 months of age without direction from your child's healthcare provider. Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever.
It is available without a doctor's order. Ask how much to take and how often to take it. Follow directions. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if not taken correctly. Call Downtown Pain Physicians now.
Ultrasound can help decrease pain. Ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to create heat applied to muscles. Acupuncture helps reduce pain and other symptoms. Thin needles are used to balance energy channels in the body. Biofeedback helps your body respond differently to pain. You will learn what your breathing and heart rate are when you are relaxed. That will help you get your breathing and heart rate to those levels when you are in pain. Electrical stimulation may be used to control pain. Transcutaneous electrical stimulations (TENS) is a portable device that attaches to your skin. It uses mild, safe electrical signals to help control pain. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a procedure that uses a metal wire placed near your spinal cord to help control pain. SCS also uses mild, safe electrical signals. The SCS is placed during surgery. Surgery and other procedures may help relieve pain. Examples include radio waves, thermal (heat), or laser therapy. Surgery may also include cutting nerves or repairing joints that are the cause of your chronic pain.