When you only have one kidney, what is the best pain medication to relieve pain in your middle back?
107754
When you go in to get you pain medication, double check with the pharmacist.  It's their job to know drug interactions and will be able to help you make the best choice.  You might try one of those pain relief pads or a heating pad for a non-medicinal option.
1165663
80% of back pain will resolve itself in around 8 weeks.  If you have tried, physicial therapy, chiro, accupuncture, anti inflammatories, low dose steriods, and epidurals  and nothing has worked, your next step is surgery.\n\nBe mindful of any leg weakness.  That is a "go to the doctor right away"  symptom\n\nIf you experience foot drop (where you can no longer flex or point your foot) that is a "Go to the ER symptom"\n\nIf you experience a loss of bowel or bladder control, that is also a "Go to the ER symptom"\n\nGood luck
709954
Blood in urine and the pain associated in his back, could be a urinary track infection, kidney stone, prostrate etc.  Keep him comfortable with pain meds, drink plenty of water or cranberry juice to flush the kidneys and keep your MD appointment.  The urologist is the place to start.  If the blood is uncontrollable go back to ER.
488225
Years ago, one of the world's leading spine surgeons made this statement at a large medical conference in Las Vegas, Nevada:\n\n"Your first back surgery is your best chance, your second back surgery is your last chance."\n\nYou are done with surgery.  It hasn't solved your problem  (in fact, it may be the cause of your continuing problems).\n\nCouple of suggestions.  First, how many Chiropractic evaluations/consults have you had?  A good Chiropractor may be a very valuable resource for you.\n\nSecond, there is a wonderful book available that explains the many unappreciated causes of chronic pain and how to effectively treat the causes to relieve the pain.  If you read this book, you will understand the many ways that surgery and even pain medications can actually aggravate and cause long-term chronic pain.  \n\nThe book is written by Sherry Rogers, M.D. and is called: "Pain Free in 6 Weeks".  It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.  I highly recommend this book.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
250711
I think u r having some problem with ur spine. Consult a good orthopedic physiotherapist who is trained from abroad such as australia, if the change in the position changes the pain then it must be related to the spine(back bone) problem, kidney stones can also give the same kind of pains.\nGo do sonography to rule that out.To get the temporary relief u can try hot packs + deep heating modalities such as short wave or infra red near ur physiotherapist.
194824
Try a complementary therapy. Aromatherapy- you get a massage and some sweet smelling herbs/plants which aim to help you i.e lavander rubbed into your back or whole body.
246630
My husband was in an accident same thing Dr. wanted him on pain meds.. Now there is a device out there that is called Pulse generator that is transplanted in your back. They put a lead up your spine and then implant the device in lower abdomen or lower back.You have a remote that turns it on or off. The company that makes it is Medtronic. If you are interested in this product I can give you alot of info. My husband is almost completely off meds.. Insurance companies will pay. You have to get his pain management Dr. to see if he is a candidate than a Nero-surgeon puts in it. It is a miracle device. About every 3-5 yrs they must go in and change the battery in your back. An over night op..
837772
Be honest ask for other options.  Be willing to try a multi facited approach to pain.  Meds are only part of the long term solution.  A second opinion might be uselful
245908
drink 64 oz of water and 64 oz of cranberry juice today.  If it still hurts tomorrow, it's probably a back problem.
426267
first of all start by maybe checking with your doctor for any type of kidney problems because i have heard of that too. it could also be a chiropractic problem. sometimes it could be something as simple as buying a new bed.
865760
Ive got a simillar problem to Yours! I have to bulged disc's #3 and #5 in my lower lumbar, and let me tell you there is no quike fix. I got hurt at work last Jannuary 2006 and after 7 epidurals I am now slated for a full blown back surgury! I feel for you! I have chronic back pain, and have run the gauntlet looking for relief, I've tried, Perscription drugs, Loratab 10's 5 a day!(Same as Vicoden but no acetemetphen/Tylenol) Alchohol (Makes it worse (The pain). I most recently am using pot! I dont smoke it, but rather leach out the THC into butter and use it as a spread for toast or abit in my morning oatmeal whatever, And I by God Works. But I am going in for surgury on the 27th of this month. And at this point, Though I have heard all types of horror stories about back surgury, I welcome the promise of relief. Good luck to you!And hang in there
165098
YES it is your kidneys you need to see a doctor if the pain persists as it might be a stone or sand or just formation! or if you have tea from PARSLEY that helps and A LOT of water (at ROOM temperature NOT cold) hope you get better
924639
Both previous answers are good.  Correct stretches and Naprosen (Aleve or generic) worked best for me.  Although I had to take 3 or 4 of the 200 mg. tablets to get relief.  I'm not a doctor, so I can't recommend this.  It is a dosage that should be prescribed by a doctor.  I also found a small tubular shaped pillow that I placed behind my lower back when sitting (especially driving).  This provided some support and a little pressure to relieve the pain.   I had 2 epidural injections that worked for about 3 months each.  Then the pain returned.  I was fortunate to have insurance that allowed me to have micro-disc surgery.   No problem since then - but once you have had sciatica, you are always vulnerable to re-injure.  Best of luck.  God Bless.
784107
First thing tell your hubby I am sorry for his problem.\n\nMost doctors all they are going to do is charge you big money and give him a prescription for pain meds....\nBack problems are number one at the moment for pain sufferers, or at least that is what the news said for Oregon....\nIf the over the counter pain meds are working cool if not go to the doctors they will give him something with a little more punch to them. Of course he may not be able to go to work on them....\n\nOne thing about men we really cant make them do anything they don't want to do....Chiropractors love people with back problems, once you go you have to keep going forever .....\n\nHere in Oregon we have a pain management commission, the link is there maybe you can get some info from them? Maybe your state has a pain management place?
832024
Pain is my friend.  Ibuprofen for muscle pain, Vicoden for moderate acute pain, Percocet for severe acute pain, Oxycontin if you have to take so much that the APAP ( Tylenol ) in Vicoden or Percocet makes your ears ring.  Combinations of the above are also available.   You have to sign a contract to get Oxy.  Morphine works too but it plugs you up.
1024509
I have this too. You need to ask your doctor to send you to a pain management specialist. I take 2 vicodin a day. I take a noninflammatory. A antidepressant. I use ice packs. I had a couch made for me. It only has one long cushion on it. With that and pillows. I get the support that helps. There is only so much they can do for you. A nerve block is one. Surgery is another. Hope you find the help you need. God bless.
1169019
Firstly, how long have you had this pain? Secondly, what were you doing that caused this?  I find that besides cold/heat treatment, I use motrin.  It really helps me.  I also try to carefully, emphasize carefully, do back stretcht.  Lean forward slowly and to the side.  Lastly, try not to make major movement and then rest in combination with cold treatment and motrin.  Do no take more motrin than the recommended dosage/day.  \n\nGood luck.  If nothing works for a "long" time see an MD or a chiropractor.