For people in the Denver area experiencing pain, we offer Toradol as an IV pain medicine add-in to almost any of our IV packages. If you're feeling pain from an injury, surgery, athletic competition, or anything else, we may be able to help! There's no need to leave the couch, as we come to your home anywhere in our service area throughout Colorado. Call on Rocky Mountain IV Medics when you need a fast-acting IV drip for pain relief!
IV For Pain Management
Depending on your symptoms, the Silver package may be right for you. We recommend you add in Toradol for a pain management infusion and the Silver package includes one custom add-in.
What Is Toradol?
Also known by the generic name ketorolac, Toradol is a pain medication. It comes in the form of an IV, injection, or pill. As a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Toradol alleviates pain by decreasing prostaglandins, substances that cause inflammation. Toradol is strong enough to relieve moderate to severe pain by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for inflammation that causes pain. This makes Toradol highly effective for headaches, body pain, and muscle soreness.
Remember to consult a doctor before receiving Toradol IV therapy. Some drugs and health conditions can put you at an increased risk of side effects.
What Are the Benefits of NSAID IVs for Pain Management?
An anti-inflammatory IV drip with NSAID pain relief such as Toradol provides several benefits:
- Non-narcotic: Now that we have more knowledge about the effects of narcotics or opioid pain medicine, some people prefer not to use them. Toradol does not use opioids to alleviate pain. Instead, it uses a different mechanism of action to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms.
- Non-addictive: Because it does not include opioids, Toradol has no risk of addiction. It works as a more powerful form of non-addictive, over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin.
- Fast relief: Toradol IV administration provides faster results than a pill because the IV delivers the medicine directly to your bloodstream. When you take an oral NSAID, the body takes time to digest and metabolize it, leading to variable effectiveness depending on factors like stomach contents and metabolism. Since IV pain relief therapy bypasses the stomach and goes directly into the bloodstream, the body absorbs 100% of the medication. Better absorption allows it to start working immediately and provides more effective pain relief.
- Minimal gastrointestinal side effects: Oral NSAIDs enter the stomach before absorption, and this direct contact can irritate the stomach lining and cause reflux. Toradol IV has no direct contact with the stomach lining. Since Toradol IV avoids the gastrointestinal tract, it doesn't disrupt the stomach lining the way oral NSAIDs do, lowering the risk of side effects like ulcers, acid reflux, and nausea.
Which Kinds of Pain Can Toradol Address?
Toradol works best for cases of short-term moderate or severe pain instead of chronic pain. We alleviate symptoms with Toradol for people experiencing the following types of pain:
- Surgical: Toradol can help reduce pain after surgery for five days or less. In the medical field, doctors most commonly use Toradol for post-surgery pain. If you already take another painkiller for post-surgery pain, ask your doctor before getting Toradol IV therapy.
- Athletic: Professional athletes often take Toradol for pain related to an injury or physical activity. At Rocky Mountain IV medics, we administer Toradol in an IV drip for pain relief with anti-inflammatory properties to athletes of all kinds. It may help you feel less pain after physical activity or aid in recovery afterward. Many athletes also opt for IV therapy for joint pain if they experience pain or injuries due to overuse or strain.
- Arthritis: When you have an arthritis flare-up, we can administer Toradol to help you get relief. Its anti-inflammatory power makes it a suitable choice when you want to reduce sudden pain, such as arthritis.
- Migraine: The fast and powerful pain relief associated with Toradol can help you feel fewer migraine symptoms. You can also add vitamins or anti-nausea medication to your Toradol IV to address other migraine symptoms.
How to Integrate IV Therapy Into a Holistic Pain Management Plan
IV therapy can be an effective part of a comprehensive pain management strategy, working alongside other therapies to address physical pain. IV therapy can be tailored to your needs, whether it's for inflammation reduction or pain relief.
Here's how IV therapy can support your overall pain management plan:
- Physical therapy: Physical therapy focuses on improving mobility and strengthening muscles, while IV therapy can support recovery by reducing inflammation and promoting muscle healing. After a physical therapy session, an IV with Toradol, magnesium and hydration can minimize pain and enhance tissue repair. For those struggling with pain from chronic conditions that affect mobility, like arthritis, IV therapy supports pain relief and joint function, improving the effectiveness of physical therapy exercises.
- Counseling and mental health support: Stress and anxiety make chronic pain worse, which counseling can help to address. IV therapy offers quick relief for physical symptoms like headaches and muscle tension associated with anxiety, supporting the mental health benefits of counseling.
- Lifestyle changes: For those adopting healthier habits like regular exercise and improved nutrition as part of their pain management plan, IV therapy supports these changes by ensuring optimal hydration and nutrient levels. IVs with vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes can enhance energy and immune support.
- Chronic pain and ongoing care: For long-term pain management, IV therapy can be part of a maintenance routine, addressing flare-ups, while physical therapy and counseling provide sustainable solutions. For instance, our Gout and Arthritis IV will help reduce the pain and swelling from gout flare-ups.
When combined, these therapies can accelerate recovery and enhance overall well-being, leading to more sustainable pain management.
Schedule Mobile IV Therapy for Pain Management
Let us come to you to deliver relief through IV therapy. If you live in the Denver area, you can schedule a visit by using our scheduling form, calling 720-987-2155, or texting us.