Which anti-inflammatory works best on arthritic joints, primarily shoulders?

Answer 1

Anti-inflammatories have individual profiles.One works for someone, something else for another person. If the problem is really in the joints -and not tense muscles, like they often are in shoulder regions -naxopren or ibuprofen could work well, both over the counter. 440mg 2 times daily of naxopren or 600mg ibuprofen 3 to 4 times daily. Ibuprofen is very short acting usually, so 3 to 4 times is needful.Naxopren is long acting. If these don't help, there are several prescription medicines. I would have the situation checked by a doctor, though, to be sure there is nothing else to do than treat pain. If you don't like medications, you could try acupuncture by someone who knows how to work with joint pains. It helps about 50% of people.Sometimes improving muscle balance -strengthening weak muscles and stretching tense ones could also help -maybe a physiotherapist or a physiatrist could help you. If the problem is mostly in incorrect positions, tense muscles, imbalance in the muscles, then anti inflammatories don't work so well and you need the physio-.... even more!
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Answer 2

some people use Celebrex, which is prescription. Good ole' over the counter ibuprofen is also good. Talk to a Dr., they can prescribe an appropriate medication