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Suggest Treatment For Severe Muscle Pain Post An Accident
Question: My granddaughters crashed into my left leg 1 week ago and since then I have had severe muscle pain in my thigh radiating down into my knee and now it has gone into my calf muscle. I have iced it, used my foam roller and iced it, tried resting my leg, walking long distances, short distances and it is only getting worse. I already take Celebrex for inflammation due to fibromyalgia and so don't really want to take more anti-inflammatory meds from over the counter.
What do you recommend?
What do you recommend?
Brief Answer:
Tramadol might be the next alternative.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Since you do not want to use any more anti-inflammatory drugs then it should be looked in to other classes.
There is acetaminophen (Tylenol) though I doubt it will really be effective in your case.
What I believe could be more beneficial would be Tramadol. I would suggest a dose of 50 mg twice daily, but it can be increased to every 6 hours if not effective.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Tramadol might be the next alternative.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Since you do not want to use any more anti-inflammatory drugs then it should be looked in to other classes.
There is acetaminophen (Tylenol) though I doubt it will really be effective in your case.
What I believe could be more beneficial would be Tramadol. I would suggest a dose of 50 mg twice daily, but it can be increased to every 6 hours if not effective.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why do you think that after a week this issue has not cleared up and has gotten worse even?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
That is a good question. In fact in another patient with no prior medical history I would have added that that pain is not typical and should be checked by physician for signs of trauma as well as some imaging (depending on the findings on exam, range of motion, swelling, skin color changes, pain location and trigger points etc).
Since you have a history of fibromyalgia though things differ a little as it is known that injury can lead to fibromyalgia pain flare ups which is why if there are no visible signs on the limb and limitation of joint movement I would give it some more time. If it persists the same way though during the coming week then a visit by your primary physician is recommended.
Hope that won't be necessary and you feel better soon.
Read below.
Detailed Answer:
That is a good question. In fact in another patient with no prior medical history I would have added that that pain is not typical and should be checked by physician for signs of trauma as well as some imaging (depending on the findings on exam, range of motion, swelling, skin color changes, pain location and trigger points etc).
Since you have a history of fibromyalgia though things differ a little as it is known that injury can lead to fibromyalgia pain flare ups which is why if there are no visible signs on the limb and limitation of joint movement I would give it some more time. If it persists the same way though during the coming week then a visit by your primary physician is recommended.
Hope that won't be necessary and you feel better soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you! Where do I get Tramadol? I believe it is prescription only. Do I need to get it from my primary care or urgent care doctor or do you do that?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Regulations for which drugs need a prescription vary among countries. Looking at you IP it seems that you live in the US. I am afraid that there a prescription is needed for basically any analgesic apart from acetaminophen and anti-inflammatories.
So you should see your pcp or urgent care doctor for a prescription. Doctors on this site are not supposed to give prescriptions by the site's policy, even if they wanted to and exercised in the US (which I believe makes sense, this site is supposed to be used for a second opinion or health advice, a virtual consult cannot substitute a physical exam), I believe it to be written somewhere in the form you filled when asking your query. So you'll have to contact a local doctor.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Read below
Detailed Answer:
Regulations for which drugs need a prescription vary among countries. Looking at you IP it seems that you live in the US. I am afraid that there a prescription is needed for basically any analgesic apart from acetaminophen and anti-inflammatories.
So you should see your pcp or urgent care doctor for a prescription. Doctors on this site are not supposed to give prescriptions by the site's policy, even if they wanted to and exercised in the US (which I believe makes sense, this site is supposed to be used for a second opinion or health advice, a virtual consult cannot substitute a physical exam), I believe it to be written somewhere in the form you filled when asking your query. So you'll have to contact a local doctor.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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