stats Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi All Which strong pain killers pills can anyone of you recommend me which is available in Thai pharmacy ? For Knee and sholder joints for playing sports before games. cheers Tytus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBN Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi AllWhich strong pain killers pills can anyone of you recommend me which is available in Thai pharmacy ? For Knee and sholder joints for playing sports before games. cheers Tytus You won't get "strong" pain killers from a Thai pharmacy.. Most of that stuff (Codein etc) can only be kept (by law) in a registered hospital. Ibuprofen (Advil/Brufen) is the most common drug used in these circumstances but can cause real damage to stomach and kidneys (in cases of dehydration) if taken before playing any games.. NOT a good idea. Causes gastric irritation any time in susceptible people. Serious medication should always be taken under guidance of a qualified physician.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 if you have problem with joints than take glucosamine and not the painkillers. taking them you will damage your joints even more - playing rough sports is not the best idea. get some good massage treatments from a therapist who can address your problems and don't do just a routine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 My shoulder and knee pain goes away with Nurofen. I usually take 2 X 400mg tablets. Worked great with toothaches too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Traveller Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've seen Tramal capsules here, both original {Grünenthal} and generic which were available without prescription. Regards Link to Wiki overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've seen Tramal capsules here, both original {Grünenthal} and generic which were available without prescription.Regards Link to Wiki overview If you can get Tramadol over the counter then that should be strong enough. If it isn't I would suggest you seek professional help. As pain killers only mask the problem not cure it, you are in danger of allowing yourself to cause more damage without your body's defence mechanism telling you to stop. Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdocxx Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 How old are you Titus and what kind of sports do you play? Height and weight? Past injuries? Regular workout regimen? Pre-game regimen? Ever been treated for these symptoms? Where, by whom, what did they tell you? What pain meds and how much have you taken in the past? Any opioids/"narcotics"? What worked for you, if anything? Etc. etc. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I've seen Tramal capsules here, both original {Grünenthal} and generic which were available without prescription.Regards Link to Wiki overview If you can get Tramadol over the counter then that should be strong enough. If it isn't I would suggest you seek professional help. As pain killers only mask the problem not cure it, you are in danger of allowing yourself to cause more damage without your body's defence mechanism telling you to stop. Moss YES you can get Tramadol over the counter, I always buy a 500 pill tub.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 If I understand correctly, you want something you can take before playing sports. You won't be able to play very well if you take tramadol beforehand, it has a depressent/sedating effect. Best bet would be an NSAID, but be sure to take with food to avoid stomach irritation. And don't take if any history of bleeding disorder or ulcer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 NSAID-s are here in Thailand, I have had 2 sripts of them, but I do not know if they are OTC. Truth is, I once asked for Ambien at a lage mall Pharmacy in BKK. They said they did not carry it but had something similar. I asked if I could buy it, they said.... Normally you need a persription. By that, I presume that there are Abnormal circumstances, when it is sold to the public without a sript? I did not buy any, because I did not want to ask the pharmacist to jepordize their job. Which they probably due on a daily basis any how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampal Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 try naproxene sodium, available from any pharmacy always works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 A wide range of NSAIDs in Thailand and all are over the counter (as they are in most countries). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Using any pain killer (even NSAID) before exercise may allow an injury to be sustained and worsened before you realise the extent of the injury. Tramadol is the strongest OTC and does contain a weak opioid that can cause constipation and have withdrawal symptoms with continued use. Also would make you turn up positive to a piss test too I imagine, not that that would ever happen to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Using any pain killer (even NSAID) before exercise may allow an injury to be sustained and worsened before you realise the extent of the injury. Tramadol is the strongest OTC and does contain a weak opioid that can cause constipation and have withdrawal symptoms with continued use. Also would make you turn up positive to a piss test too I imagine, not that that would ever happen to you... Yep, I found that to be true back several decades ago when I worked out. If I took motrin or something of the sort I would be very sore the next day because I could not monitor what was really going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onomataho Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 ~~~ If your joint problems are related to arthritis (degenerative joints), you might try a new drug called Artrodar (aka Diacerein). link It was prescribed for me by a doctor (orthopedic surgeon) in Bangkok who specializes in joint problems. It is a 4th generation NSAID made in Switzerland. I take it once a day and it has made a remarkable difference for me. My shoulder feels better than it has for a decade. Initially, I got it at the hospital pharmacy (expensive). It took me awhile to find it at a regular pharmacy, but I finally did at SC Bhaesaj on Rama IV Rd. (across from Chulalongkorn Hospital). It's next door to the Pan Pacific Hotel (walking in the opposite direction from Silom Rd.) I also take glucosamine three times a day. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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