Pain

[Bazile]

Er indoors has been suffering with pain in the side and back of neck , plus back pain

GP has referred her for an MRI scan ,for possible nerve impingement ( he could not say when she would get an appointment )

In the meantime he has prescribed exercise and the medication Amitriptyline .

She has taken one tablet .
However reading the information leaflet , it says to speak to doctor if you suffer from glaucoma ( which she does )

While she tries to get to speak to doctor , is there an alternative medication she can take ,as the pain is constant ?

[weecalf]

Maybe a heated towel around back of neck could be a draught

[Sqad]

Well, amitriptyline is the drug of choice, but does you GP know that she has or had been treated for, glaucoma?

Pregabalin or Gabapentin are good alternatives for what is known as "neuropathic pain." Unfortunately they are presription only drugs.

In the meantime, you are stuck with Ibuprofen or Paracetamol.

[Bazile]

sqad
//Well, amitriptyline is the drug of choice, but does you GP know that she has or had been treated for, glaucoma?//

You would have thought he would have looked at her notes and saw that she was indeed been treated for glaucoma , by the eye hospital .

Does those 2 other drugs you name causes drowsiness and knocks you out ,like Amitriptyline ?

[Sqad]

No not usually Bazille.

[Bazile]

Thanks

[lady-janine]

Sounds painful and nasty. Do hope Mrs Baz is better soon.