Is Tylenol an anti inflammatory ? Can I use aspercream on my shoylder

Can I use aspercream

You can use Aspercreme and Tylenol is allowed for a shoulder injury or pain.

 

Jen 12 yrs post op RNY

I assume aspercreame is made from aspirin and is an nsaid.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Mens_Healt h_Watch/2013/January/get-rub-on-relief-for-arthritis-joint-p ain

"Applying a topical NSAID concentrates the medicine near the pain site. But a small amount does still enter the bloodstream. For this reason, topical NSAIDs may be off-limits to people at high risk for side effects. "

I don't think Biofreeze contains NSAIDS.

Tylenol makes a product called precision which is a topical cream.

My program says Ben Gay is okay. Possibly Icy Hot as well. Can't find the paper.

I believe the only problem with taking NSAIDS is if you swallow them - they can eat away at the stomach. So if it's being rubbed on via Aspercream they don't get into your pouch... so it should be fine IMO.