SHTF Pain Killer??

[Dorky_D]

Let me start by saying, I am not looking for anything illegal or unsafe even in a WROL situation, so let's get that out of the way.

In a major collapse TEOTWAWKI situation, what is the best/cheapest painkiller? There is Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Alieve. I understand all that for more minor pain.

Is alcohol the best short term pain killer? I am thinking of if someone has a broken leg that needs to be set or something major that needs to be done.

I am alcohol ignorant. What would you recommend on the cheap to get a supply of?

 

[jedi]

2 Tylenol + 3 Alive taken together will give you the affect of Codeine.
I got that tibit of info from a newletter I got at Cabela's from Live Free USA (The American Survivor > www.americansurvivor.org).

Also in that same newsletter was how to make Dakin's Solution to help keep wounds free of germs.

Found this 1 pager online for that.
http://www.virginia.edu/uvaprint/HSC/pdf/09024.pdf

-Jedi

 

[elwoodward]

I would not recommend alcohol for any medical uses except for sterilizing something and or some one has attempted suicide by drinking radiator coolant for the average vehicle. Alcohol thins the blood to much to use for any type of trauma it will only help them bleed that much faster with a chance of never clotting. As a SHTF pain killer depending on the situation if the local pharmacy is closed and you bought a medical pill book/pill identifier go have fun take what you can. if that's not a choice stock up on anything over the counter that could be used.

Source: EMT

 

[monitor51]

Makers Mark works GREAT!!!!

 

[Zoub]

Let me start by saying, I am not looking for anything illegal or unsafe even in a WROL situation, so let's get that out of the way.

Then why post at all?

Add Vitamin C to your list above and go shopping. Is Tramadol legal in Indiana?

 

[warangelcometh]

Then why post at all?

Add Vitamin C to your list above and go shopping. Is Tramadol legal in Indiana?

I think Tramadol is prescription only here in Indiana. But it does work great for bad backs.

 

[rn7554]

4 iboprufen pills every 8h (total of 2400 mg)

 

[GrumpyUnk]

Yes, Tramadol is prescription only. If you have a Doc who trusts you, he may write you an Rx for some pain meds or antibiotics if you explain your reasoning to him. Never hurts to ask.
My Doc has written some Rx for ABX and I avoided the insurance hassle & just paid the $4 charge at WallyWorld. We know each other well though. YMMV.

 

[jeremy]

Aspirin...

 

[churchmouse]

Extra strength Excedrin. It is all that keeps me going.

 

[sepe]

A dilaudid drip every 15 minutes.

 

[spearheadersarge]

dilaudid? that's powerful stuff. don't you need a script for that?

 

[Zoub]

I think Tramadol is prescription only here in Indiana. But it does work great for bad backs.

2 Alleve and 1 Tramadol go a long way.

 

[armedindy]

i know a guy

 

[gungirl65]

Aspirin, my favorite.

Aspirin...

1,000 mg of aspirin usually provides relief for moderate pain symptoms.

Be careful with Tylenol (Acetaminophen), too much can be toxic to the liver.

 

[SEIndSAM]

1,000 mg of aspirin usually provides relief for moderate pain symptoms.

Be careful with Tylenol (Acetaminophen), too much can be toxic to the liver.

And you probably already know this, but never, ever mix alcohol with high doses of Tylenol.

 

[jeremy]

1,000 mg of aspirin usually provides relief for moderate pain symptoms.

Be careful with Tylenol (Acetaminophen), too much can be toxic to the liver.

Same with Ibuprofen, to much can do bad things to the body...

And you probably already know this, but never, ever mix alcohol with high doses of Tylenol.

Too late...

 

[762Mike]

Lets just say S does HTF. Who cares about legal at that point? It's about survival right?

 

[sepe]

dilaudid? that's powerful stuff. don't you need a script for that?

Yeah. It is pretty powerful and very regulated. I'm plenty jealous of those of you that can remedy pain with OTC stuff or even Tramadol. I've had a script for Ultram and it did absolutely nothing for me. I've got chronic back pain and nerve pain from a surgery. IF I get anything from my doctor, it is 5/500mg Vicodin and taking them as prescribed barely dulls the pain. For the back pain (chronic spasms), I've had much better luck with Soma.

But in a SHTF situation, if you've got to set a broken bone or something of similar pain...Valium and a pain killer probably wouldn't hurt.

Alieve (naproxen sodium) is another nasty thing in high doses or even continued use. Hard on the kidneys, stomach, cardio vascular system, and can cause internal bleeding.

 

[Zoub]

Xyrem is a real ass kicker if you need to sleep through your pain.