Alternative pain relievers - NDR

[kathryn]

Okay everyone,

I need help finding a substitute pain reliever for the next week.  I have my thyroid biopsy on Friday but I can't take any pain reliever that's a blood thinner for the next week.  I was told that I can take Tylenol but normal Tylenol makes me hurt worse but oddly enough the sinus Tylenol doesn't do that to me.  Anyway, I have an old back injury that flares up sometimes especially if I've had a really strenous week at work.  So I just had to break down and take a vicodin to relieve the pain and I hate taking anything more than good old Aspirin.  Any ideas on something that I can sub for the next week? 

[2Criminals]

Robaxacette? (Sp?) you couldn't take Robaxasal though as it contains aspirin. Motrin works well and i believe it's ibuprofren.

[shangrila]

Make sure you use a heat pack or ice pack (depending on the type of back pain). If you have a gym membership, a soak in the hot tub helps (if not a warm bath is good too - especially if you add a little aromatherapy to help you relax). And see if you can con someone into giving you a back massage

[sc.trojans]

Arnica - homeopathic remedy can be found at your local health food store or vitamin shop.

[kathryn]

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm going to go look for the Arnica and I'll check on the Motrin.  I have ice packs in the freezer already.  I didn't think of heat or ice packs. 

[Ice Blue]

When my back is sore I like the lay on a heating pad with my legs propped up with pillows. It takes the pressure off my lower back and really helps my hips. I also use a cream called R-30 for deep muscle pain, and flexagesic for surface pain (there's cyan pepper in it which helps immensely) I get them at my massage therapists office, I'm not sure where else you can get them, I'll have to look that up and get back to you.

[Ice Blue]

I forgot to mention that the R-30 is made by Dr. Reckeweg and you can get their products at most naturopathic/homeopathic or health food stores, and you can ask about the flexagesic (I'm having a harder time finding stores that carry it)