pain killer
Numbs the hurt
A painkiller is a drug that reduces or eliminates pain: aspirin, ibuprofen, morphine.
The term covers everything from over-the-counter remedies to powerful opioids.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
I took a painkiller for my headache.
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
tramadol · diclofenac · indomethacin · sumatriptan · NSAID · anti-inflammatory · antipyretic · tablet
Opioid analgesic medication
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- oxycodonePowerful prescription pain reliever
- hydrocodoneOpioid pain reliever
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
methadone · buprenorphine · narcotic · controlled substance · addiction · dependence · tolerance · withdrawal
Reducing distress or discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
palliative · calm · relaxation · amelioration · mitigation · dulling · subsiding · effective
Therapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- TENSElectrical nerve therapy
biofeedback · hydrotherapy · heat therapy · nerve block · injection · cortisone · alternative · complementary
Topical numbing medication
- patchMaterial covering damage
- balmHealing topical preparation
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- creamRich milk fat
ointment · spray · menthol · capsaicin · tiger balm · numbing · roll-on · transdermal
Inflamed joint disease
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- inflammationProtective tissue response
flare-up · long-term · management · daily · maintenance · quality of life · coping · regimen
acetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
paracetamol · tramadol · diclofenac · indomethacin · sumatriptan · NSAID · anti-inflammatory · antipyretic · tablet · capsule
morphine
Opioid analgesic medication
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- oxycodonePowerful prescription pain reliever
- hydrocodoneOpioid pain reliever
fentanyl · methadone · buprenorphine · narcotic · controlled substance · addiction · dependence · tolerance · withdrawal · overdose
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviationReduction of intensity
respite · palliative · calm · relaxation · amelioration · mitigation · dulling · subsiding · effective · fast-acting
acupuncture
Therapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
TENS · biofeedback · hydrotherapy · heat therapy · nerve block · injection · cortisone · alternative · complementary · holistic
lidocaine
Topical numbing medication
cream · ointment · spray · menthol · capsaicin · tiger balm · numbing · roll-on · transdermal · localized
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
inflammation · flare-up · long-term · management · daily · maintenance · quality of life · coping · regimen
pain killercure
Treatment that heals
remedy · treatment · curative · restorative · therapeutic
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