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Which painkiller should I use?

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ruggedmoose21 ruggedmoose21 MemberOP
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#1 ·
Can someone please suggest some painkillers I can pick up and actually use?
The pain is unbearable. (Just had my tonsils out)
Maybe I need to bump up the dosage.
Right now I'm using Voltaren suppositories.
They only help for maybe two hours at most.
When they wear off, the pain is just blinding.
Literally.
My jaw locks up, my tongue hurts, and my ears feel like someone's stabbing them with knitting needles...

Is there anything stronger that lasts longer?
ruggedmoose21 ruggedmoose21 MemberOP
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#2 ·
Painkiller, yeah
wiredpuma5 wiredpuma5 Member
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#3 ·
ruggedmoose21 said:an analgesic, sure.

Maybe try Ketoral. It’s quite potent. If I recall correctly, they even make it in suppository form. It should do the trick.
Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Regular
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#4 ·
Tramal. But you’re gonna need a prescription for that.
Casey Rogers47 Casey Rogers47 Member
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#5 ·
First things first, you really ought to check in with a pharmacist after taking Voltaren to see which pain reliever is safe to mix in without causing any nasty interactions. You could try bumping up your Voltaren dose, but if that doesn't cut it, you should definitely ask about using Ketoral or Knavon. I can tell your pain is pretty brutal, and honestly, getting an injection might be your best bet here.
wiredpuma5 wiredpuma5 Member
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#6 ·
Michelle Cook83 said:Tramal. But you'll need a prescription for that.

Tramal isn't particularly useful here; it just ramps up the risk of dependency.
I'd suggest trying any other NSAID since they actually tackle the inflammation, which helps reduce both the swelling and the pain (like Ketoral, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen).
Just be careful not to mix them all together, as that can lead to serious bleeding issues—especially following a tonsillectomy.
Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Regular
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#7 ·
wiredpuma5 said:Tramal isn't actually doing much for you—it just ramps up the risk of getting hooked.
Honestly, just go with any other NSAID since they actually tackle the inflammation—which helps with both the swelling and the pain (like try Ketoral, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen).
Just whatever you do, don't mix those meds together—they can cause some serious bleeding, especially after something like a tonsillectomy.

Look, taking Tramal in small doses isn't going to make you addicted, especially if you're only on it for a short stint.
Sam Hall15 Sam Hall15 Active Member
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#8 ·
I don't think you'll really need Tramal after tonsil surgery... How old are you? A 25 mg dose of Voltaren is basically for kids; if you're over 15, feel free to take 50 mg three times a day for a few days until the pain subsides... Don't exceed five doses, though I doubt you'll even need that many much longer.
ruggedmoose21 ruggedmoose21 MemberOP
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#9 ·
Sam Hall15 said:honestly don't think you need Tramal after tonsil surgery... how old are you? Voltaren 25 mg is basically a kid's dose. if you're over 15, just take 50 mg three times a day for a few days until the pain lets up... don't go over 5 doses, though you probably won't need more than that


i'm 23.
fair enough.
thanks 🙂
Zachary Kelly55 Zachary Kelly55 Member
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#10 ·
ruggedmoose21;9092048 said:Please suggest some painkillers I could buy and use.

I’d suggest Aleve. It’s a solid powder analgesic. You won't find it sitting on local pharmacy shelves; you have to order it from Italy. You can get it through that pharmacy near Pike Place Market. It runs about $10 for 30 packets. Two packets should cover you for the whole day. Also, a friend of mine found Lupocet syrup helpful after her tonsillectomy; it basically numbs the throat.
Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Regular
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#11 ·
Rebecca Hughes57;9118683 said:
ruggedmoose21 said:I’d suggest trying Aleve. It’s a great powder-based pain reliever—but you won't find it just sitting on the shelves at your local CVS. You actually have to order it from Italy. You can get it through that specialty pharmacy near Pike Place Market. It’ll run you about 10 bucks for 30 packets. Honestly, two packets should carry you through the whole day. Also, a friend of mine used Lupocet syrup after her tonsillectomy—it basically numbed her throat right up.

Man, I swear, this place is starting to feel like a freaking drug den!😁
Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Regular
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#12 ·
Sam Hall15 said:I honestly don't think you need Tramal after tonsil surgery... how old are you? That Voltaren dose is basically for kids—if you're over 15, just take 50 mg three times a day for a few days until the pain settles down. Don't go over five doses, though, and I doubt you'll even need more than that.

How can you not see she's in massive pain? And calling Voltaren useless? Seriously—that stuff didn't do a thing for me when I was dealing with a nasty middle ear infection!
Sam Hall15 Sam Hall15 Active Member
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#13 ·
I couldn't agree more that it isn't without its uses; I have prescribed it to patients dealing with various pain syndromes and found it quite helpful, especially in cases far more severe than those following a tendonectomy...
Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Regular
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#14 ·
Sam Hall15 said:Look, I couldn't disagree more—it's definitely not useless. I've actually prescribed it to patients dealing with all sorts of painful syndromes, and it really helped. Honestly, it’s been useful for conditions that are way more intense than just post-op recovery from a tonsillectomy...

And I've seen them handing it out like candy at the ENT clinics!!!😁 😁 😁
Sam Hall15 Sam Hall15 Active Member
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#15 ·
I believe we should consult with an anesthesiologist...😁
Hannah James50 Hannah James50 Newcomer
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#16 ·
What’s actually the difference between Voltaren and Voltaren forte?
Linda Gonzalez16 Linda Gonzalez16 Member
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#17 ·
Hannah James50 said:So, what’s actually the deal with the difference between Voltaren and Voltaren Forte?

It really comes down to how fast it hits you and the dosage. Voltaren (50 mg) is designed for those sudden, sharp pains where you need relief ASAP—we're talking about 20 minutes—since it's a dissolvable tablet. Think sprained ankles, post-op pain, migraines, or even bad cramps. On the other hand, Forte (100 mg) is more for the long haul, like chronic stuff from arthritis, gout, or nagging back issues and fractures. It's a film-coated tablet with a higher dose that absorbs more slowly. Mechanically speaking, they work the exact same way.
mellowraven32 mellowraven32 Member
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#18 ·
Sam Hall15 said:I don't think you need Tramal after tonsil surgery... how old are you? Voltaren 25 mg is basically a kid's dose. If you're over 15, just take 50 mg three times a day for a few days until the pain lets up... don't go over five doses, though I doubt you'll even need them

Exactly. For kids, Voltaren is dosed at 1mg/kg, so if you only weigh 55 pounds, that's all you need. But assuming you aren't a child, grab the 50 mg doses. Taking those three times a day should be plenty...
fadedbear8 fadedbear8 Member
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#19 ·
James Watson84 said:Rapid (50 mg) is meant for acute situations where you need relief fast—we're talking within 20 minutes—and comes in a pill form. It's great for things like sprains, post-op pain, migraines, or bad period cramps, etc.

What was everyone buzzing about regarding the risks of Voltaren about six months ago? Is there actually something to worry about?
Personally, I use Voltaren Rapid for period cramps—not that mine are killer, just occasional—and I’m really happy with it... It kicks in fast and actually works. Is that okay, or am I going to get lectured by the self-proclaimed medical experts on this forum?

What would be a good alternative for cramps? A couple of times when I didn't have my Voltaren Rapid on hand, I took Advil, but it doesn't seem nearly as effective.
mellowraven32 mellowraven32 Member
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#20 ·
Voltaren is incredible... :-) As someone in the medical field, I reach for it whenever I have a headache, and it honestly works wonders. All this noise about diclofenac is just media hype; nothing has actually been proven yet. I do have a question for DUMBLEDORE or James Watson84 since they're clearly doctors. I'm visiting from Canada and can't find any Rapid here—it seems like Pfizer stopped making it or their supplies are too low to export. Is that true? Such a shame...

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