Coumidin

Drug interactions can threaten recovery from illness or surgery, especially for those on the drug Coumidin who are also seeking pain relief. Coumidin is a blood thinner prescribed for conditions where blood clots are present. Often these conditions are accompanied by related or unrelated pain issues, and relief must be sought judiciously by physician and patient alike.

Coumidin users with serious illnesses may be eager to find non-narcotic pain relief, and there are many options available to them. Depending on the extent of their illnesses or injuries, physical-relaxation techniques, such as light-to-moderate, low-impact exercise, are appropriate. Walking, yoga or swimming can provide stimulation to the muscles, which release toxins and enjoy a decrease in pain symptoms.

Consider Alternatives to Painkillers While on Coumidin

Depending upon the patient's health history and current condition, doctors may prescribe Tylenol with codeine for pain in combination with Coumidin. If the risk of drug interaction is too high, alternative-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture, massage and chiropractic, can be acceptable alternatives. Patients must take responsibility for actively managing their pain, interspersing these treatments with self-care, such as hydrotherapy or meditation.

There are other non-narcotic therapies for pain that can be used along with Coumidin. Biofeedback and spinal stimulation use electronic means to monitor and guide neural signals. Doctors at the Bonati Institute are highly skilled in pain management and well trained in drug interactions and side effects. The Bonati Institute offers outpatient surgery and comprehensive care to victims of chronic pain.