why the hell cant you buy painkillers OTC?

[brokenscout]

$4 Advil or methadone is the best

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....

[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

[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.