why the hell cant you buy painkillers OTC?

[cofi]

i really fucked up my shoulder shoveling snow ibprofen isnt working worth a shit no health insurance means a 700$ emergency room visit if i want something thats going to work......why is it that the strongest painkiller i can buy is aspirin?

our health care system sucks a nut i dont give a shit if some stupid doper wants to OD on percocet i want the ability to treat myself when i hurt myself

back to bed

[Bang]

[10mm-man]

i really fucked up my shoulder shoveling snow ibprofen isnt working worth a shit no health insurance means a 700$ emergency room visit if i want something thats going to work......why is it that the strongest painkiller i can buy is aspirin?

our health care system sucks a nut i dont give a shit if some stupid doper wants to OD on percocet i want the ability to treat myself when i hurt myself

back to bed

[Bang]
Chiropractor? $65

O and maybe a read of this: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/91513-Never-Trust-Anyone-Who-Hasn%E2%80%99t-Been-Punched-in-the-Face

[ROFL2][ROFL3]

On a serious note; eat whole ginger root. Reduces swelling and helps with pain.....

[RCCrawler]

You don't need to go to the ER, there are walk in clinics everywhere.

BTW when I broke my shoulder a few years ago aleve was the only thing that helped. I took 2 in the morning, then 1 about dinner time and it really made a difference.

[rondog]

They gave me Percocet for my back, I gave 'em back because they messed with me and kept me awake. Read later on in the paper that those things can sell for as much as $70 each on the street! Blew my mind, the damn things didn't do anything for me, certainly not $70 worth for one of 'em.

So, obviously, the reason you can't buy painkillers worth a shit OTC is because the lines of junkies and dopers would be out the door.

[jackthewall81]

Because the government knows what is right.

[JohnnyEgo]

As a hold-over from years of military medicine, I take Ibuprofen like some people eat M&Ms. If it can't be fixed by Vitamin M, I prefer to suffer.

On a tangentially related note, I had the onset of a cold last night, with congestion, draining in the back of the throat, and pressure in the ears. I took some Mucinex for the first time, and it is truly awesome. I woke up feeling great and able to breath. On the other hand, I have a taste in my mouth that can only be described as though a dog ate it's own vomit and then defecated in my mouth. I suppose I'll take the trade-off, though.

[TheBelly]

As a hold-over from years of military medicine, I take Ibuprofen like some people eat M&Ms. If it can't be fixed by Vitamin M, I prefer to suffer.

On a tangentially related note, I had the onset of a cold last night, with congestion, draining in the back of the throat, and pressure in the ears. I took some Mucinex for the first time, and it is truly awesome. I woke up feeling great and able to breath. On the other hand, I have a taste in my mouth that can only be described as though a dog ate it's own vomit and then defecated in my mouth. I suppose I'll take the trade-off, though.

First time I took mucinex, I woke up the next day and asked her when we got a cat.

What cat?, she asked.

The one that pooped in my mouth.

[cofi]

ok i will try to take some aleves n see how they work for me

anyone who has been to the chiropractor......im scared that im going to have to keep going back weekly/monthly for "readjustments" is that a valid concern or is it a one n done sort of deal

[BushMasterBoy]

Tramadol is good. My friend buys them online for her dog. After four days you will go through withdrawls without them. I found out becasuse I had some prescribed for a toothache.

[bigshane]

Aleve, aka Naproxen help my back and shoulder when ibuprofen won't put a dent in the pain. Save some money though and buy it at Dollar Tree.

[brokenscout]

$4:) Advil or methadone is the best[Coffee]
They gave me Percocet for my back, I gave 'em back because they messed with me and kept me awake. Read later on in the paper that those things can sell for as much as $70 each on the street! Blew my mind, the damn things didn't do anything for me, certainly not $70 worth for one of 'em.

So, obviously, the reason you can't buy painkillers worth a shit OTC is because the lines of junkies and dopers would be out the door.

[Bailey Guns]

I was prescribed Percocet for my recent back/shoulder injury. I took one. It took the pain away but made me feel really weird. Like really disoriented. I didn't like it at all. Motrin worked just as good for the pain. I suppose if the pain was really bad something heavy duty like Percocet would be preferable. But I suspect the 19 tablets I have left will last the rest of my life.

[sellersm]

+1 for Naproxen (Aleve). Advil would work better than ibuprofen as it has an anti-inflammatory in it.

If you have, or know someone that has, essential oils, try some Panaway or Peppermint oil. Use ice, not heat. Not more than 20" at a time... Shoulders are the WORST cuz you can't get into a comfortable position no matter what... Been there, got the scars.

[sellersm]

??????
Think you are a bit confused. Advil and Ibuprofen are the same thing. Advil, Ibuprofen, and Aleve are all NSAIDS. Maybe you are thinking about Tylenol? Acetaminophen is an analgesic and anti-pyretic with no NSAIDS.

Sorry, my bad, I was thinking of Tylenol... No caffeine in the system yet.... [Bang]

[lowbeyond]

you must pay for your government permission slip first, becasue zomg drugs !

[Scogin]

I don't believe in chiropractors. I think most of them are hacks. You end up with more probelms and need to go back on a regular basis after you see one. For issues like that I see physical therapists, preferably a sports therapist. They charge about the same and will help get to the root of the problem, usually telling you how to strenthen the muscles that let you get injured.

[Mazin]

Trust me when I say I have had a lot of dealings with my shoulder and PT. Get a massage and heat it up. I would stay away from the happy ending massage places if you want real results.


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[Delfuego]

Ice and Aleve (naproxen sodium) 2 naproxens at a time is about the best you can get OTC. Hope you feel better soon! If not you may have to see a doctor, to make sure its not a rotator cuff injury.


heat it up.No heat for the first few days (72+ hours). This will increase swelling and you want to inhibit swelling initially. Only after swelling and initial pain has tapered off should heat be used to increase circulation.

Just remember they call it dope (vicodin/percocet/oxy) for good reason; because it makes you feel like a dope. I have had several surgeries and couldn't get off the prescribed narcotics fast enough... Rather be in pain than stupid.

I bet medicinal MJ would work too [Wink]

[00tec]

I busted my shoulder a few years back carrying a roll of carpet. Went to 2 doctors, they wouldn't give me anything. Told me to do double the max dose on the bottle of Aleve. Made me feel like I had acid reflux. The best thing for me, a really hot shower or heat pad.

[Jefe's AR]

$3-$6 is the average 'street' price. Oxy can go for more but not a lot. Maybe a buck or two. Obviously the more potent the more they will sell for.


They gave me Percocet for my back, I gave 'em back because they messed with me and kept me awake. Read later on in the paper that those things can sell for as much as $70 each on the street! Blew my mind, the damn things didn't do anything for me, certainly not $70 worth for one of 'em.

So, obviously, the reason you can't buy painkillers worth a shit OTC is because the lines of junkies and dopers would be out the door.

[cofi]

I busted my shoulder a few years back carrying a roll of carpet. Went to 2 doctors, they wouldn't give me anything. Told me to do double the max dose on the bottle of Aleve. Made me feel like I had acid reflux. The best thing for me, a really hot shower or heat pad.


thats how i feel now with the acid reflux ive had a heating pad on all day its not doing anything im going to the walk in clinic tomorrow if i still feel this bad

[bigun1962]

If aspirin was discovered today it would be regulated by doctors. Since most folks are well educated and could be trusted to self medicate I believe Mexico may be a viable option for your new residence. Have a great evening.

[rondog]

$3-$6 is the average 'street' price. Oxy can go for more but not a lot. Maybe a buck or two. Obviously the more potent the more they will sell for.

Eh, like I said, I read it in the paper. Some story they were running about some pathetic street ho/junkie.

[cofi]

i feel so much better today!!!!!

[muddywings]

i feel so much better today!!!!!

went out and got weed...didn't you?

jk....

[cofi]

went out and got weed...didn't you?

jk....
lol no it was probably the 20 hour massage and half bottle of ibprofen :)

[Skywalker]

https://plus.google.com/109418048783588938768/about?gl=us&hl=en#109418048783588938768/about?gl=us&hl=en This is a $15.00 walk in and he is good. Myself and about three other folks I know use Travis. You can't be the price and he is busy from open to close. He has a very good price but makes good money as there is always somone in there waiting.

Manitou Chiropractic 114 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
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[cofi]

https://plus.google.com/109418048783588938768/about?gl=us&hl=en#109418048783588938768/about?gl=us&hl=en This is a $15.00 walk in and he is good. Myself and about three other folks I know use Travis. You can't be the price and he is busy from open to close. He has a very good price but makes good money as there is always somone in there waiting.

Manitou Chiropractic 114 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
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if i start using a chiropractic will have to keep going back for "readjustments?"

because 15 bucks is insanely cheap and if some could just crack my shoulder i know i would be back 100%

[muddywings]

if i start using a chiropractic will have to keep going back for "readjustments?"

because 15 bucks is insanely cheap and if some could just crack my shoulder i know i would be back 100%

I don't trust chiropractors. That being said, I am a strong believer in Active Release Technique. The guy who developed it is here in Colo Springs: Dr Leahy.

http://www.champion-health.com/

http://www.activerelease.com/

Dr Leahy works/travels with the Denver Broncos.

I had developed trigger finger and one his associates worked on it. Took about 6 sessions and some CalMag supplements and it was better. They are very good about saying how long the treatments will take and don't do the normal chiropractor, "we'll see you 3 times a week for the rest of your life."

My wife also saw them for a pinched nerve in her hip. She saw chiropractor a million times, PTs etc etc. Leahy fixed it in 1 visit. However, she does go back once ever few months if she doesn't keep up with the stretches she is supposed to do but 1 visit every 3 months is better than what most chiros will have you do.

Also it won't be $15 with these guys. I think the first visit is $150 then if you see Leahy, it's $75 as I don't think he takes insurance The associate I saw did take insurance so I only paid $17 a visit.
This is why I like to have funds put on an HSA card.