- question mid to upper back sufferers 25th January 2005
... overstuffed chair arm rest. I go back and forth between tylenol and Ibuprofen and pain pills when I have them. ...
- PT post fusion....are you'all bending yet? 25th January 2005
... again. If it were me, I would take some extra strength tylenol to get through the achey times. In fact, I would take...
- Help, I'm outta drugs! 24th January 2005
... well just as an FYI ... you can have 4000 mg of tylenol in a 24 hour period.. so if all else fails.. pound...
- Hi Ho, Its Back to work I go! 23rd January 2005
... through all this.
You can take up to 4000 mg of tylenol per day. If the pain gets to you, try taking some ... regular old tylenol to tide you over.
Let us know how it goes....
- I'm sleepy! 23rd January 2005
... night. I used to could get drowsy from taking regular tylenol . Not anymore, nothing works.
Oh and Mel, don't...
- Anyone use these??? 20th January 2005
... about a 3 Vicodin a day person. I take extra strenght tylenol too. Some days I can go for about 5 hours without...
- Big Mistake!! 19th January 2005
... things worse. And then being told no meds, not even Tylenol is ludicrusy.
Stardust...
- Pain meds make me sick!!! 19th January 2005
... beginning with my meds. I finally gave up and just took tylenol - which surprisingly worked!...
- taking norco for a year/also taking more and more 18th January 2005
... the time. i worried. i know that the 325 are less tylenol which is good. i've heard of people taking 20 to...
- ESI & Facet's done today-Scared, PLEASE HELP ME! 18th January 2005
... damage is done. I am taking Norco 10mg and 650 of Tylenol and it's not touching the pain. Everything has failed...
... alone and had to up my Norco. I was taking 10mg & 650 Tylenol , now I take a 7.5 Norco AND a 5/325 Norco, but no...
- Disappointing News! 14th January 2005
... anything? I can't tolerate pain meds other than Ibup. or Tylenol which I use sparingly. What are our options?
...
... make me ill. I do however take muscle relaxants and tylenol arthritis. It helps me at night when I am trying...
- Please Help Me!! 13th January 2005
... absess and infection threw my right leg, gave me some Tylenol (99.0 fever), andtibiotics and pain meds.
I got home ... So he doubled the antibiotics told me not to take Tylenol and get some Motrin for the swelling, as long as I...
- 5 Months Post L5 Fusion 12th January 2005
... medicine for back pain seems to be "ULTRACET", which is Tylenol mixed with (?) a safe prescription medicine, the combinatio...
- Anyone else having problems getting pain meds??? 11th January 2005
... instead of 1. The pain mgt doc said that all the tylenol in it was too hard on my liver. I thought they would ... a higher dose of lratab so I was not getting more tylenol ..I know nothing about methadone....
- Relief is in sight 10th January 2005
... slowly climbing up again. I took one thousand mg of tylenol not two hours ago. IT went down to 99.2 now up to...
- To drive or not to drive, that is the question! 10th January 2005
... going to HURT and I don't have pain meds aside from Tylenol :(...
- Advice?? I goofed up and hurt! 10th January 2005
... kicking "up a notch" , so all I could do is take some tylenol . Don't know if it'll work or not. I can't go back...
... and all day yesterday. I took my four thousand mg of Tylenol and that didn't do crap. I feel much better now. I...
- Post fusion, will the restless legs go away??? 10th January 2005
... Anything with diphenhydramine in it, like benadryl or tylenol pm make it worse. My surgeon started me on elavil...
- SCARED...Please help! 9th January 2005
... when I am up for a while, but when home, I can use tylenol only. It is a long process of healing though. Make...
- Feel like giving up.... 8th January 2005
... those couple that keep you functioning along with the tylenol and ibuprofen or whatever.
I recommend you calm...
- You guys! I did it AGAIN! 7th January 2005
... will keep my script meds for going out and then try tylenol and my muscle relaxers for later. Do your muscle relaxers ... seem to at all. Maybe i will suprise myself and the tylenol will be great and I can stop the narcs, who knows...
- Seeking more info about chiropractic tx. 6th January 2005
... any more drugs other than my precious Celebrex or tylenol - and don't feel like I want to consider surgery...
- I fell - what is this pain? 6th January 2005
... and heat are great. Take some Ibuprophen too, even tylenol if you don't have a pain med. Girl, are you still...
- gotta get moving 6th January 2005
... and don't need one!!! SO, gonna take the relaxer and tylenol tonight. I will still need the pain pills, don't get...
- Post Fusion-ites A ? about Rollar Coasters 6th January 2005
... did okay. I laid on the heating pad, took 1000 mg of Tylenol , one Lortab. Today when I woke up (not "got up") ... doing fine. We had a few things to do so I took more tylenol and muscle relaxers and got into the shower. We went ... but when resting, I think I may be able to use the tylenol . We'll see. Felt great to wear the nice shoes. They...
... on my back when I get home. But I don't use even tylenol any more. Any way...good going this past weekend....
- Meds for DDD 4th January 2005
... that just a little while. The smaller dose has more tylenol so I was given the higher dose to cut down on the ... Tylenol intake. Def see your doc about a stronger dose if...
- you know you feel better.... 2nd January 2005
... Mel, can you take some extra Tylenol with your meds? I know there's a certain amount you...
- meds 30th December 2004
... If you can afford to do so, take an extra strength tylenol in between doses. If it were me, that's what I would...
... beating the pain crap. We'll see. I will get some Tylenol as well, I'd forgotten I could do that-DUH.
Now,...
... beating the pain crap. We'll see. I will get some Tylenol as well, I'd forgotten I could do that-DUH.
Now,...
- post-microdisc. swollen nerve? 30th December 2004
... start Arthrotec (an anti-inflammatory) today and the Tylenol 3's are still OK. It seems like my doctors don't know...
- PAIN PAIN from scoliosis, please help 30th December 2004
... spasm is. Why am I having all this pain, I try aleve, tylenol , nothing works. I had ct, mri, and bloodwork to rule...
... spasm is. Why am I having all this pain, I try aleve, tylenol , nothing works. I had ct, mri, and bloodwork to rule...
- 8 days post-op with progressive leg pain 29th December 2004
... pain I had at my worst, but around a 5 or 6. At least Tylenol 3's been helping.
If you guys will be kind enough...
... will take time to get better. It is good that the tylenol 3 helps. The worry is that the doctor did not get...
... Thanks again, everyone! Well, the Tylenol 3 basically worked for about 8 or 9 hours so I guess...
- lortab?? 29th December 2004
... cutting a dosage - even replacing it with extra strength tylenol if you need to.
This is what I had to do.
The...
- Just curious- Rec'd detailed hospital bill WOWZA! 28th December 2004
... usual stupid charges were there,ya know, the 13.00 tylenol and stuff.i was rather amazed though at the cost for...
- it hurts! 27th December 2004
... motrin, ibruprofin or any of the sort while fusing. Tylenol only....
- L3/L4 fusion - ? on pelvis bone harvest/graft and return to work 23rd December 2004
... that is like taking 32 percocet a day without the tylenol on a slow time release way! It was literally like ... have been for the last 3 weeks adding extra strength tylenol throughout the day so when the oxy stops I will use...
- I'm BAAAAAAAACK! 22nd December 2004
... I know that if a temp gets above 100.9, then yeah, tylenol , but 105 is BAD, you can seize or god forbid die from...
- Back spasms after lumbar fusion surgery 20th December 2004
... something to clear out your system and try to take Tylenol or Advil for a few weeks, then try the pain meds again...
- More bad studies on Celebrex 17th December 2004
... so readily while old favorites such as aspirin and tylenol have been proven to do damage to the body when overused ... have thought twice about taking more then 2000mg of tylenol (acetametiphan) a day? taking 2 tablets of percocet ... / tylenol 3/4 or other drugs that contain acet. every 4-6 hours...
... so readily while old favorites such as aspirin and tylenol have been proven to do damage to the body when overused ... have thought twice about taking more then 2000mg of tylenol (acetametiphan) a day? taking 2 tablets of percocet ... / tylenol 3/4 or other drugs that contain acet. every 4-6 hours...
- Something that might work for your pain 15th December 2004
... just reporting back, i have been suplementing regular tylenol with dlpa, and the the dlpa seems to do a pretty good...
... just reporting back, i have been suplementing regular tylenol with dlpa, and the the dlpa seems to do a pretty good...
- allergic reaction to meds 11th December 2004
... took a cocktail of one 10 percocet, two soma, four tylenol , and four stool softeners.
I fell asleep and slept...
... anti-inflammatory that was prescribed, and then the Tylenol because I was already taking it every six hours and...
- could I already be "hooked" on Vicodin 10th December 2004
... and replace it with over the counter extra strength tylenol . By mid week 4 I couldn't stand it anymore and just ... just when I've overdone it that day and I know that tylenol won't cut it. I've probably had 2 total in the past ... 1 or 2 doses and replacing it with Extra Strength tylenol . After a week, cut again.
I know I got conditioned ... to thinking the E.S. Tylenol wouldn't be enough for my pain. Pre-surgery I know ... medication they can give you for pain if the E.S. Tylenol isn't enough for you. I'd ask him about it if nothing...
... post-op and I too have started to use extra strength tylenol . I get a really bad headache when I miss a dose of...
- Middle back problems? 10th December 2004
... happen. For now when the pain gets bad i take advil or tylenol ? Any suggestions?! :)...
- Post op fusion and incision tenderness. 9th December 2004
... morning for my general arthritis pains, extra-strength Tylenol during the day as needed, and hydrocone at bedtime...
- Just a couple post fusions questions....... 8th December 2004
... but through the front. I am taking extra strenght tylenol once in the morning and in afternoon. I still take...
- Fusion on Monday HELP PLEASE 8th December 2004
... I get sore easy and fatiqued but I've only taken tylenol today so that is good.
I was in the hospital for...
- Discectomy Surgery Questions 8th December 2004
... weeks prior to the procedure, so I started taking Tylenol . These two weeks were extremely painful, and the...
- update:put off ESI 7th December 2004
... am now taking four Advil every six hours and four Tylenol , same scedule. It is not even touching the pain. Hopefully...
... pain after mine.
You are taking an awful lot of tylenol and advil...your liver is going to be shot at this...
... edge off. It doesn't touch the pain. I started on the Tylenol for pain. I quit that yesterday when it was not working...
- New here; looking for support 6th December 2004
... unhelpful mixture of Celebrex, Flexeril, Ultracet and Tylenol PM, attempting to get an MRI done already while being...
- Back from Doctor, 4.5 weeks post fusion! 4th December 2004
... hours. Amazingly enough, I was doing well. I only had tylenol , crazyness!
The doctor said everything looked good ... ultracets for when I need them and I have extra strength tylenol . I'm positive the slump I was in was from the meds...
- Getting off hydrocodone 4th December 2004
... I'm trying to get off my hydrocodone and just use tylenol , but it sure is hard. Just wondering if anyone else ... period of time, have I? I'm trying to substitute tylenol , but it doesn't kill the pain quite as well. Any...
... had me replace just one dosage with 2 extra strength tylenol at first, then after a week 2 doses, etc. This process ... occasional one.
In my opionion, if the average tylenol isn't working for your pain, you might not quite be ... Until then, try replacing your hydrocodone with the tylenol but maybe there's times of the day when you can tolerate...
... the only solution was to quit cold turkey. I tried tylenol but this contains Acetaminophen, and the tight chest...
- update on fusion feeling down :( 3rd December 2004
... emotionally and mentally. I now take extra strength tylenol and an ultracet once or twice a day if needed. It...
- i had my procedure today 30th November 2004
... hospital for two days, then went home with a script for tylenol 3. That is all they gave me and it was really all...
- 4 wks. post fusion, has anyone felt like their getting nowhere? 30th November 2004
... make yourself as comfortable as possible. Take some tylenol ...just extra strength tylenol. Believe it or not...
... least sense. No more percs for me. Just extra strength tylenol and ultracet when I need it.
Love and prayers,...
- Diskogram & Pain Meds, HELP! grrrrrrrrr 29th November 2004
... my meds from 5/325 percocets to 10/325 b/c of the Tylenol content, but also so that I would have strong enough...
... the 10s for a couple of reasons-the tens have less tylenol which is better for me long term, and he wanted to...
- How much Ultracet is o.k. 13th November 2004
... Want to edit to say this: I was told not to take Tylenol when I was taking Ultracet because I'd go over the...
- Back problems=neck problems=headaches? 13th November 2004
... sometimes). The only other thing I do is take Motrin or Tylenol (or a generic equivilent). HOpe you get to feeling...
- Has anyone else been put on an anti-inflammatory after fusion? 11th November 2004
... me and my wife researched this. You can take tylenol , whichis acetemetaphin, and only reduces pain and...
... aspirin for tension headaches. works great. The other is Tylenol for arthritis pain. non aspirin there as well and...
- Druggie doctor? Need advice. 9th November 2004
... you have to take it four times a day.
As far as the tylenol 4 goes, yes, I would be a little concerned. My PCP ... he changed it to 10/325 so I wouldn't have so much tylenol . You can go back to him and request that you get ... a med w/o tylenol or with less. You can also get info about this online...
... looking for a quick fix - aka medicine.
Re: the tylenol 4. You can have up to 4000 mg of tylenol per 24 hours...
... up with me. Also, thanks for the percentage on the Tylenol , that's a great relief!...
... back trouble. I found that trying extra strength tylenol through the day and walking when I could, then pain...
- L4 L5 fusion and concerns! HELP needed!! 8th November 2004
... things that makes me suspect nerve pain. I only had tylenol 3 and a muscle relaxer and they did not even dent...
- New to this Board - advice needed 8th November 2004
... walking. I am off Percocet and trying to take only 1 Tylenol 3/day along with anti inflammatory medication. I...
- I made it guys, Back from my L4 L5 fusion!!!!!!! 7th November 2004
... anti-inflams and aspirin and anything that wasn't tylenol . My doctor also sent a thing home with me that said...
- 2 weeks post op (fusion) 4th November 2004
... weeks.
I asked to be moved down from percocet to tylenol 4, and only have been taking once a day(when needed...
- discectomy/what to expect 1st November 2004
... incision but you will get pain drugs, most likely tylenol 3. They will tell you no bending, lifting or twisting...
... pain before the surgery. I tried to control it with tylenol 3 but it just did not do the job. I was getting about...
- NEWBIE with bulging disc/DDD and excercise? 31st October 2004
... days? i really cant take any med besides advil or tylenol arthritis...i just dont handle them well. most days...
- Dr Ditsworth 26th October 2004
... him in pain and he would prescribe me the same ol tylenol 3 with no effect.
The doctor himself was professional...
- SKELAXIN...has anyone taken this?? 24th October 2004
... i dont take any narcotics...all i take now is the tylenol arthritis, wear lidoderm patches everyday...i have...
... i dont take any narcotics...all i take now is the tylenol arthritis, wear lidoderm patches everyday...i have...
- Hydrocodone/how much is toxic 23rd October 2004
... The "toxic" part of this is with the amount of tylenol in the mix not the hydro.You need to be very careful ... when taking any meds containing tylenol ,and never ever drink any form of alcohol as the alcohol ... combined with the tylenol is a very toxic mix for your liver to handle.if you...
... definitely a difference between addiction and dependence. Tylenol is very hard on the liver, Marcia, is very right....
... doctor told me that you can have up to 4000 mg of the tylenol per day before you'll experience damage (mainly liver...
- bulging discs and protrusin and cant get help for the pain can someone help 22nd October 2004
... tuesday the day i was injured then the ortho put me on tylenol 3 which didnt help at all so on thursday i called...
- Here I go with another Myelogram 19th October 2004
... hurt like crazy and all they would give me was tylenol . But-----My father has told me stories of his myelograms...
- need some back pain remedies please help 11th October 2004
... so please help me figure something out .I've tried tylenol authritis,and momentum from walgreen.didn't feel any...
- Unbearable Zingers 10th October 2004
... is one that I can think of.
I was taking the tylenol with codene in it and it did nothing. Call your doc...
- Surgery update.............. 7th October 2004
... back to work, I assume?!
He gave me Vicodin with tylenol in it and it has been working very well
for my pain...
- electric pain vs dull pain question 4th October 2004
... continuous.
I had surgery 9/10 and take 6 hydrocodone ( tylenol & codeine) per day. 2 at night, 2 in the morning and...
... Hunni, I am confused, are you taking hydrocodone or tylenol with codene? Hydrocodone is the generic name for ... vicodin. I had tylenol with codene when I was released from the hospital ... neurontin. It helps my foot pain much better than the tylenol with codene. Nights are still a little tough but...
... narcotic analgesic and acetomenaphine (which is in tylenol ) it is completely different then something like tylenol ... 3 which is tylenol with codeine.
I dont know if what i have would...
... WAS being treated no one ever gave me anything but tylenol , robaxin, vicodin, flexeril...
- Restless legs 3rd October 2004
... why narcotics help. But anything like Ibuprofen or Tylenol , I can tell makes it somewhat worse. My legs have...
- Post Fusion Pain Med Question 29th September 2004
... Hunni, I took tylenol with codene for a month after surgery and would have...
... Alan. You're right.
Isn't hydrocodone the same as tylenol with codeine?...
