Steroids for recovery

[thejuicemixer]

I hurt my back/neck in a car accident (rear ended) and I was wondering if using steroids would reduce the pain in the area or is it strictly for gaining strength?

[FireGuy]

The steroids you are thinking of are not of the anabolic/androgenic nature. They will reduce the swelling but will make you bigger or stronger.

[Kratos]

prendisone is given sometimes
cortizone injections sometimes
stuff like that to knock out the inflamation
anabolic steroids should not be taken for back pain

[kaptainkeezy04]

methylprednisolone, naproxen, and tramadol are what i am on right now, and they are doing a pretty good job. just go to your doc and tell him what you need. don't beat around the bush, because those f#ckers are lazy.

[kickinit]

Hydrocone for pain
Skelaxin for muscle spasms
Motrin or celebrex for inflamation.

Thats my regiment, I try not to take the Hydro if I dont have to. 2 of those and a beer and you will be on your ass.

[wanderingmarsupial]

I'd recommend you look into giving amitriptyline a shot. It was originally designed as an anti-depressant in the 70's and I guess back then it was pretty good. It's part of the tricyclic family of anti-depressants which are usually considered less refined as anti-depression medication, with less effectiveness and more side effects, compared to the new stuff like prozac. As a result most of the people I know who use/used it use it as a sleeping pill, not for depression. One thing that a lot of people don't know is that it can also be a great neck pain reliever for whiplash type injuries. I'd run it by your doctor and see what he says about it.