tylenol 3 or naproxen 500 mg? Jim? Goof? anybody?

[amirtracy]

Hi everyone. I've got a herniated disc that has me in major pain. movement is restricted, etc. My dr. AND my NP are both out of the office for 2 days and I don't know if it's okay to take the tylenol 3 or the 500 mg naproxen prescribed by my PCP. HE doesn't know much about hepc so they can't recommend either. Can anyone advise? regular tylenol doesn't touch it and i'm at a loss... thanks so much in advance and hope everyone has a great day!  tracy

[Dale_Ray]

Sorry about the back problem. I herniated one on a diving board a few years back and it gave me a lot of pain until I had surgery to fix it. When I started treatment my doctor offered me Tylenol 3 for pain and discomfort. I can't take codine due to allergic reaction so I guess bases on that there shouldn't be a problem. Doctors know best though. Dale

[jmjm530]

Thanks for link but that abstract leaves me with more questions than answers, including what TMA sensitivity are they talking about versus what PCR? A lot just didn't jive -- even the PCR figures -- what genotypes for example?  If you get a chance, could you post the full text here: http://tinyurl.com/edvbn
Everyone else seems to, including I think the ones that run the place :)

-- Jim

[jmjm530]

No real urgency on posting full-text for me. It's interesting but a mute point for both of us now :)

[jmjm530]

Couldn't get out of bed this morning -- still in.  Nothing specfic, just real tired like I was partying all night.  Did I do too much power walking yesterday, or am I relapsing?  LOL. How's you finger twitching? These are difficult times. Isn't your PCR about due?

[Mister beagle bailey]

I also have 3 herniated discs and my dr. took me off the naproxen after they found I had hep C because it's not good for the liver.  I take darvon only when needed and it does help.  I think what Kalio takes is sake for the liver, awhile ago someone on here posted what there doc gave them for back pain and it was safe.
Just found it in my book what they are taking: it's Vicoprofin which is what Kalio is taking and it's safe for the liver according to many drs.

Hope this helps,

beagle

[amirtracy]

Could you explain the down-time associated w/ disc surgery? My pcp acted like it wasn't really neccessary however this has been chronic for me for over 4 years now. At least 3x yearly i'm affected by this. takes about 7-10 days to recover and avoiding the problem is nearly impossible. i can step forward w/ my left foot and look over my shoulder (or something similiar) and i'm done.  I hate to whine but it's like i have metal-head from the riba, achey from the peg, i'm pms'in and now THIS. Of course, i have to clear the hepc before i can get the insurance needed for ANYTHING....thanks you guys....t.