What can i take?

Jenniflower75
on 1/1/15 10:48 am

Ok so I get extreme pain even walking in my back, knees, and hips and want to know what kind of antiimflamatory or pain meds I can take since we aren't allowed nsaids or asprin? i really need to know because my doctor will just prescribe what i can't have if I don't go in with a plan. HELP please.

Gwen M.
on 1/1/15 9:51 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Steroids?  A steroid shot might help?  Aside from that, my advice would be to google non-nsaid anti-inflammatories and see what you find.  It's a challenge, for sure.  

You might consider physical therapy as things like stim and ultrasound might help.  Are you seeing an orthopedist?  I'd do that as well if you're not.  Definitely treating the pain would be a good idea, since no one should live in pain, but it's important to find out why you're in pain too and an orthopedist should be able to help with that.  And physical therapy too which can help with healing and strengthening the things that need strengthening.  

I'm in physical therapy now, for my shoulder/neck, and it quite a bit.  But I've done PT in the past for various other body parts.  

But, anyway.. sorry for the ramble.  Shots might be your best bet.  (But see an orthopedist, not your regular PCP!)

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iloveravens
on 1/2/15 12:02 am
RNY on 08/13/14

What about plain old Tylenol?  Does that work for you?  It has helped immensely for me and my menstrual cramps.

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