My Doctor has stopped my Anti inflammatorys because of stomach problems . Any advice on joint pain relief?

Question

my neck , back, fingers and knees are now really hurting , I'm only 35

Answer 1

I really wish there was an easy answer to this question. It is getting asked in the surgery more and more often as we become increasingly concerned about the risks of NSAIDs, both to the stomach and the heart.

The result is we are giving more patients simple pain relievers, these have no effect on the stiffness and tend to give only patchy relief of pain symptoms.

The other thing we do is prescribe the anti-inflammatory together with PPIs= proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole. This does tend to reduce gastro-intestinal symptoms dramatically, but may have much less effect on the risk of the NSAIDs causing bleeding. Generally also the slow release, once a day, anti-inflammatories should be avoided

Recent work suggests old fashioned naproxen used chronically may have less cardiac risk than say diclofenac, the commonest drug we use now.

Answer 2

There are over the counter supplements with glucosimine and chondroiton that are specifically made for just that condition. Some people swear by shark cartilage. Royal jelly is supposedly a good remedy. Also light exercise ( not aerobic, but more stretching and strength type exercises) would probably help. I'm 47 and have some aches and pains daily and the glucosimine helps me.

Answer 3

Your doctor did the right thing. Lots of problems with those anti inflammatorys.

yes glucosamine, fish oil in big doses can help with pain. However, If there is inflamation too.. there are other things to use. ie supplements. I know what they are but alas I sell them to and will get jumped on.
Whatever you do .. dont use just any stuff from health food store or supermarket.
Good luck. Tiger balm may help with temporary soreness- with a wheat pack on top ..

Answer 4

I use Ostio-biflex. It's a mixture of glucosamine and chondrodant. Which is a type of joint fuel, it helps strenghten you cartlidge as well as build up the fluid between your joints which act as a cushion. I've tried differant brands but this one works best for me. There is also one out there called flex-a-min. But had little results with this. They announced on cnn new's that the fda said this was actually better for arthretic pain than the pain killer celebrex.

Answer 5

soaking in a hot bath with 2c. of Epsom salts can do a great deal to remove the inflammation and the pain. Epsom salts helps to pull out the toxins from the body.

I recommend you try acupuncture. Many people have tremendous results using this for Pain instead of medical drugs. you have nothing to lose by giving it a try.

Answer 6

Do some research on Tai Chi, acupuncture or meditation. I believe Tai Chi has been found to be effective with shingles (not the same thing, I know) and acupuncture has been effective with certain conditions, although I don't have specific info. And of course, ask your doctor first.

Answer 7

You might get the Dr to subscribe " Pennsaid ", it's an anti-infammitory that comes in drops and is applied directly to the sore area.

Answer 8

If you're open to alternative therapies then I can highly recommend a few sessions of Reiki to help the relieve the pain. It's 'non-intrusive' and very relaxing!

Answer 9

tell your doctor to sort your stomach problems out and your joint pain will go.I have exactly the same problem but i take nurofen and suffer with the stomach regardless.The doctors are useless with digestive problems.

Answer 10

The more you are able to move, if only a little at the time to start with. The worse thing you can do is stay immobilized. Force yourself to move about.