What medication can I take after having 4 ribs removed, which left me with permanent back pain?
71 -year-old man
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71 -year-old man · 7 years ago
Following a tumor on a rib, I had to undergo an ablation of 4 ribs, muscles and nerves, put a gortex cloth over part of my lats, which was very well done but left me with quite significant back pain that changes places continuously and to date I have tried celebrex that do not give anything as well as Tylenol. What works well are Advil capsules, but it seems I shouldn't take that long term. I have to see my doctor again next Tuesday and I need to know if you can advise me anything else?
Thanks
PS: After the operation I took Dilaudid for 1 month and had to stop because of allergies at the end.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Hello,
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Chronic pain is a challenge. Taking medication on a chronic basis brings its own set of problems, sometimes. For example, people in pain like you sometimes become unintentionally addicted to taking Dilaudid and other morphine derivatives. In this context, it is considered important to take this family of medications for a "peak" period of pain, and not to take them regularly.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
As for taking Advil for a long time, you are right. Anti-inflammatory drugs are a danger to the heart. A recent article on the subject has been published in the media: http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/771342/anti-inflammatoire-non-steroidiens-dangereux-problemes-cardiaques. This means that Advil and Celebrex should be taken in the lowest possible doses, for a limited period of time. Again, reserve them for "peaks" of pain, such as when predictable and painful movements are to be made.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
There is still Tylenol which, in doses of less than 4g for people who do not consume too much alcohol and who eat enough, is safe in the long term. In your case, considering its ineffectiveness, you should try to optimize it with the help of exercises and movements.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
In this regard, I recommend that you consult a physiotherapist or a kinesiotherapist. These professionals will know how to adapt the exercise movements to your condition. Moving when you have chronic pain is very difficult, but it helps a lot to make the medication less necessary and more effective.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
We look forward to seeing you,
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Alexandre
71 -year-old man · 7 years ago
Thank you very much.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
It's a pleasure!
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