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What Could Cause Symptoms Like Extreme Wrist Pain Despite Taking Etodolac?
Question: my wife started taking 400mg of etodolac twice daily this morning for extreme wrist pain which started out of nowhere two days ago. Her wrist was xrayed at an urgent care facility and no broken bones were found. She was told that the suspected diagnosis is some form of carpel tunnel. She has now taken two Etodolac pills and the pain is much worse than it was this morning. All of the urgent care medical facilities near us are closed for the night. Wondering what you think about her increasing the etodolac dosage, or alternatively starting to take acetaminafine(tylenol) to see if that provides any relief. Or, any other suggestions as to what she could do? She is also applying ice for 20 minutes 2-3 times daily.
Brief Answer:
She can have tylenol additionally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In case of a severe pain, instead of increasing the dosage of etodolac it is better to add Tylenol every 6 hours.
She can use injectable steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Prednisolone. Others that could be used are Hydrocortisone (low as 25mg), Triamcinolone. But these need prescriptions from your physician.
If pain is severe a neurotropic like Pregabalin can be added, she can take them after consulting her treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
She can have tylenol additionally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In case of a severe pain, instead of increasing the dosage of etodolac it is better to add Tylenol every 6 hours.
She can use injectable steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Prednisolone. Others that could be used are Hydrocortisone (low as 25mg), Triamcinolone. But these need prescriptions from your physician.
If pain is severe a neurotropic like Pregabalin can be added, she can take them after consulting her treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Etodolac is a stronger pain killer than Tylenol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Etodolac is a stronger pain killer and anti inflammatory. It is good that she is responding to Tylenol. She can also apply a local analgesic gel for a better relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Regards
Etodolac is a stronger pain killer than Tylenol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Etodolac is a stronger pain killer and anti inflammatory. It is good that she is responding to Tylenol. She can also apply a local analgesic gel for a better relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Regards
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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