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Toradol (ketorolac) injections are used for acute, short-term pain relief. Common uses include migraines and severe headaches, acute muscle pain and strains, post-procedure discomfort (dental, aesthetic, surgical), post-workout or post-event recovery, and menstrual pain. It is a non-opioid option that provides prescription-strength anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Most patients notice significant relief within 30–60 minutes of their Toradol injection. Because it is given intramuscularly, absorption is faster and more complete than oral ibuprofen or naproxen. Effects typically last 6–8 hours.

No. Toradol (ketorolac) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) — not a steroid. It reduces pain and inflammation by blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, similar to ibuprofen but much more potent when given by injection.

Yes. Toradol can be given as an add-on to any IV drip session at Solas. Many patients combine it with a Myers' Cocktail or hydration drip for comprehensive migraine or recovery support in a single visit.

Toradol is not appropriate for patients with a history of kidney disease, GI bleeding or ulcers, bleeding disorders, aspirin allergy, or for those who are pregnant. It is also not suitable for chronic pain management. Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC, will review your health history before administering any injection to confirm it's safe for you.

We are located at 6633 N Mesa St, Suite 508 on the Westside of El Paso, TX 79912. Call (915) 266-3174 or book online for same-week appointments.

Yes — sciatica and acute back pain are among the most common reasons patients book a Toradol injection. The medication blocks the prostaglandin-driven inflammation that radiates down the leg or stiffens the lower back, with relief typically starting in 30–60 minutes and lasting 6–8 hours. Toradol is for acute episodes, not chronic management. If your back pain is recurring or has been going for weeks, see our functional medicine page — root-cause workup makes more sense than repeated NSAIDs.

Toradol is a short-term medication — FDA labeling supports use up to 5 days total in any form. At Solas, we treat it as an acute-episode tool, not a recurring service. If you find you need pain relief more than once or twice a month, that's a signal to look upstream — chronic pain, recurring migraines, or repeated muscle issues deserve a workup, not repeated NSAIDs.

Tylenol (acetaminophen) works on pain pathways but doesn't reduce inflammation. Oral NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) reduce both pain and inflammation but absorption varies (~30–60% bioavailability) and is slowed by food. Toradol (ketorolac) is the same drug class as ibuprofen but given IM at near-100% bioavailability — prescription-strength NSAID effect in 30–60 minutes vs 60–90 minutes for oral. For acute episodes (migraine attack, severe back spasm, post-procedure pain), the IM route is significantly more reliable.

Often yes. Migraines that don't respond to oral OTCs are usually either too inflammatory for acetaminophen alone, OR past the absorption window — nausea and gut shutdown during a migraine reduce how much oral medication actually absorbs. Toradol IM bypasses the gut entirely. Many migraine patients book at the first sign of an attack precisely to short-circuit it. Toradol is a single-episode tool — chronic migraines deserve a workup.

Yes. Solas sees Toradol patients from across the El Paso–Las Cruces borderplex. Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC is licensed in both Texas and New Mexico. Visits are quick (~10 minutes) and walk-friendly when the schedule allows.