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[|Human|] I have a sprained right knee per the ER. They gave me norco w/Tylenol for pain. Plus 50 mg prednisone for 5 days. The pain pill 10-325 lasts 3 hrs. I can t see an orthopedic doctor until Thursday morning. I can t refill the pain med unless I go back to the ER. I ve tried everything they advised at ER. Heat, raise leg above heart height, bed rest, no weight on leg. I m using a borrowed walker. Also took 1advil with norco as I was advised by ER. What else can I do for relief from this pain. It is wrapped with elastic bandage but no brace. No MRI done o X-Ray.
[|AI|]  Hi, as mentioned by you about the pain not getting down even you tried the RICE protocol along with medicine. I will recommend you to take an MRI and see if ligament injury is present. As while having a ligament injury most of the time pain don't come down even with the RICE protocol. Also in the meantime you can ask a physical therapists help for ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. As it is an instant pain reliever since it is applied in the site of the injury. We have practically tested this and research also supports this for instant reduction in pain. Pain won't be at level zero but sure it will not be that bad too. Also, some small exercises for maintenance of the muscle property will be performed to keep the hemodynamic stable. Once MRI is done we can come to conclusion of any possible ligament injury and post that treatments will be planned accordingly. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.