What is Toradol: Effective (and Non-Addictive) Pain Relief

What Is Toradol Used For?

This medication is designated for short-term use to counter the effects of moderate to severe pain. It can help with:

• Post-surgical incision pain
• Sports or overuse injuries
• Acute pain caused by medical conditions such as kidney stones, migraines, or sickle cell disease

Some medical professionals also use Toradol to treat migraine pain. This is because Toradol (like all NSAIDs) is an effective abortive therapy for migraines, which means it can stop migraine symptoms after they’ve already started. However, it is important to note that Toradol is not FDA-approved for migraine treatment. If you want to use this medication to manage pain from migraines, you should talk with your doctor first.

Toradol can negatively interact with various types of drugs, including muscle relaxants, blood thinners, and steroid medications. Also, it may not be recommended if you have a history of conditions like: 

• Heart disease
• Asthma
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Stomach ulcers
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Talk about your health history and current medications with your Toradol injection or IV provider before treatment.

How Is Toradol Administered?

Toradol is available as an oral medication, but it loses effectiveness as it’s absorbed in your digestive tract first. It may also take a little longer to feel the effects. That’s why people opt for a Toradol injection or IV. 

But how will a Toradol shot or infusion help with your pain? Here’s a quick run-down of how IV therapy works: your infusion sends vital medication (along with vitamins and minerals) directly into your bloodstream. This allows your body to put these ingredients to use right away, giving you fast and powerful relief.

At Mobile IV Nurses, we offer Toradol as an added medication to any drip bag. This means you can get an IV Toradol dosage along with electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, like our Myers’ Cocktail. This is a great all-purpose IV treatment with many uses, thanks to its scientifically-proven combination of ingredients. The Myers’ Cocktail contains:

• B Complex vitamins
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Magnesium
• Glutathione
• Zinc

These ingredients are helpful if you’re suffering from considerable pain. The B vitamins alleviate pain. Vitamins B12 and C also support healthy nerves and blood cells. An add-in of Glutathione can help fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress in your body. Magnesium also helps ease pain, while zinc aids in tissue repair, which is beneficial if your pain is caused by surgery or injury. 

An injection or IV treatment, which is performed in less than an hour, can bring immediate symptom relief. During the treatment, a medical professional will clean and prep the injection area for the shot or IV. In the case of an IV, the provider will attach a needle to the drip bag so the fluids can flow down into the body. When the procedure is complete, the medical professional will bandage the insertion point, and you can go about your normal day — no recovery time required.

While an IV treatment can help you find relief from pain and other symptoms, it is important to remember that there can be some side effects of a Toradol shot or IV. In some cases, the medication can cause dizziness, headaches, or upset stomach and nausea. This medication is not designed for long-term use, and it can cause serious side effects if used for more than a few days. Your IV or injection provider should detail the potential risks and benefits of Toradol for your particular use. 

Who Should Use Toradol?

As we mentioned earlier, Toradol is most commonly used to treat pain after surgery. This is because Toradol is intended to manage acute, severe, and short-term pain. People are not supposed to use Toradol for longer than five days, which means it is not a suitable option for chronic pain conditions.

If you recently had surgery or sustained a severe injury, a Toradol injection or infusion can be hugely helpful in managing your pain while you recover. It can also be a useful option for dealing with migraine headaches. Almost anyone suffering from this kind of short-term pain can benefit from an IV treatment with Toradol. Nevertheless, it’s always important to consult with a medical professional (like your doctor or IV provider) before taking any new medication.

Why You Should Use Mobile IV Nurses for a Toradol Shot or IV

Mobile IV Nurses is the leading provider of mobile IV therapy. That means we perform our treatments — IVs and injections — in the location of your choice, such as your home, office, or hotel room. This service is especially convenient if your pain prevents you from moving too much or even keeps you from traveling for treatment. You can relax and be as comfortable as possible while we take care of you. 

When you work with us, you also get the benefit of our medical expertise. Our team of professionals consists of registered nurses and paramedics who are experts in IVs and injections. They follow all best practices for safety and patient care, and they use their medical knowledge to help you find the treatment that delivers the best results for you. We customize therapy for each and every patient. 

Add in the fact that we have teams ready to visit patients throughout Arizona and the other areas we serve, and you can see why we’re the best choice for mobile IV treatment. 

Living with the discomfort of pain is tough. But you can still find a powerful, effective treatment to ease that pain without the risks of opioids. Contact Mobile IV Nurses to discuss your options for Toradol treatment and how it can work for you, or check out our schedule online to book an appointment today.