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Yes.
There are different classes of pain medications. Those that are addictive, such as narcotics, are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and require a specific license in order to be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and Naproxen do not require a DEA prescribing license. If a doctor is licensed to practice medicine, they are able to prescribe anti-inflammatories and other, non-addictive pain medications.
Most Physicians and Nurse Practitioners have a DEA license, so they are able to prescribe most types of regulated narcotics.
Some narcotics are strong enough that their use is usually monitored by a Pain Specialist, which may require a referral from your doctor.
Currently, in the united states, the answer is no. Some states do allow chiropractors to prescribe over the counter medication, but no state allows chiropractors to prescribe legend drugs. New Mexico is one state that has attempted to allow limited prescriptive authority to chiropractors, and may in the future allow such prescriptive authority.
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Can a DO prescribe pain medication?
Can a DO doctor prescribe pain meds
Can chiropractor prescribe muscle relaxants?
NO
What can you do if you have back pain?
Take some mild painkillers for now, and then go see your doctor, who may prescribe stronger medication or refer you to a specialist (such as a chiropractor). Or you can try click your back :D If you have lower back pain (the most common one...) you can try lower back pain exercises: see related links (below).
What sentence can you use with the word prescribe?
The doctor will prescribe medication to help treat your symptoms.
What are some management techniques for back pain?
Medication wise you can use over the counter medication such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen or aspirin to treat your pain. You could also see a chiropractor to help align your spine properly.
Can a chiropractor send you to a physician in order for the physician to write a precription for pain?
The answer is yes, a chiropractor can refer you to any health care provider or specialist that he or she feels is necessary based upon the history, the examination, & the progress with therapy. If you are in severe pain while under the care of a chiropractor you should discuss with your chiropractor your options. If you feel you need medication while under chiropractic care, you need to discuss this with our doctor of chiropractic. It is not uncommon for a chiropractic physician to want to try a short period of adjustments (joint manipulation) with physical therapy without medication to see if there is any improvement. In many cases this is effective and serves as an alternative to medical interventions. In some cases this is not effective enough, and a medical specialist has to be brought into the care to prescribe medication for the patient to take during their chiropractic care. If your chiropractor is insistent that you do not need medicine, & yet you do feel that you do need pain medication, you may want to consider a second opinion. There are many different chiropractors out there that practice in many different ways. Some chiropractic physicians are very adamant against medicine, while others work very well within the medical paradigm. You may have to be diligent to find the best chiropractor out there that fits your needs.
What treatments are available for neck pain?
Be sure to stretch regularly. See a doctor or a chiropractor who will determine which moves will be best for you, and if you will need medication or surgery.
What physical discomfort is normal after an orchiectomy?
Some pain and swelling is also normal; the doctor will usually prescribe a pain-killing medication to be taken for a few days.
How long does it take for antiobiotics to reduce pain in a tooth infection?
Antibiotics reduce infection, not pain. If the dentist didn't prescribe any pain medication, you can take over-the-counter medication such as Moutrin, Aleve, Tylenol for pain. (I like Aleve because it also helps with the swelling.)
Can chiropractor write a prescription for DME?
Many states, if not most, will allow a chiropractor to prescribe &/or dispense durable medical goods &/or devices.
Can chirpractor perscribe drugs?
No, chiropractor's are not licensed medical doctors, and as such they can not prescribe medications.
Can a military provider prescribe pain medication to a civilian ie doctor pa np?
no. only someone in the certified medical field can.
