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Suggest Alternative Of Codeine Contine For Pain Relief
I have been taking codeine contine - 1000 mgs per day and Tylenol 3 for cronic back pain for approx. 10 years now. I have had 4 previous back surgeries which unfortunately did not take care of the many different problems in my back.The codeine is now playing havoc with my bowels and has led to a small partial blockage in the small bowel. Is there an alternative pain reliever that does not cause these problems that the codeine does.
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
Yes sir
It's very difficult to bear four spine surgeries. Sir what you can do is ask your doctor to start gabapentin as it decreases the requirement of painkillers as codeine and for an alternative painkiller is a combination of tramadol and paracetamol it's safe and does not disturb the bowels
also u may start with physical rehabilitation programmes they help decrease requirement of painkillers. Electro therapy as tens or short wave diathermy or interferential therapy also are helpful
if u have another question feel free to connect again
It's very difficult to bear four spine surgeries. Sir what you can do is ask your doctor to start gabapentin as it decreases the requirement of painkillers as codeine and for an alternative painkiller is a combination of tramadol and paracetamol it's safe and does not disturb the bowels
also u may start with physical rehabilitation programmes they help decrease requirement of painkillers. Electro therapy as tens or short wave diathermy or interferential therapy also are helpful
if u have another question feel free to connect again
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