Expert: Nigel Simmons - 2/10/2004

Question
i am seeing my doc tomorrow and he put me on hydrocodone as needed for tail bone pain..(unexplained)  the problem is is makes me feel sick. I can't take codiene either for that reason
is there anything else I coudl suggest not so hard on my system? I take abilify and hyzarr and klonopin also.
thanks,
rainee

Answer
Rainee

To be honest, the cause of your pain should, if possible be identified as that would then allow the most appropriate treatment to be provided. This is particularly the case because the other medication you take could contribute to the symptoms.

Other treatments that may be appropriate for consideration would be a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory (NSAID) such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac etc., a low dose steroid, or use of a local anaesthetic cream or maybe even as a caudal block (injection into the lower back, similar to an obstetric epidural). It is important that your doctor assesses the cause and initiates appropropriate treatment.

I hope this helps.