I have bad joint pain in my legs,feet, ankles etc. when i put weight on them (especially when I jog/run). This is caused by a drug im on for accutane right now, don't tell me to get off it please ;). Just looking for methods to ease the pain, also...is it bad to take ibprofen then workout if normally it would be painful?
2007-12-31 17:16:35 · 6 answers · asked by Ben 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Fill a gym sock up with dry rice
tie off the end
microwave it for 1 min
apply to joint
re-heat as needed
don't throw it away it will be use full
2007-12-31 17:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not be in a hurry to go down the cox2 inhibitors, ie Celebrex they have limited clinical justification over other tried and proven drugs and there is substantive evidence of severe (death) side effects. There are heaps of NSAID (no-steroid anti inflammatory drugs) some of those that are more effective (imo) also have side effects, such as heart concerns and stomach upset. I have been on Celebrex, Naproxen and Diclofenac. The last I found the best, but it has heart risks, so atm I am back on Naproxen slow release. I have severe joint damage, so am on high doses, hence I have to balance side effects with yet other drugs.
What that long answer is trying to say is be careful, seek medical advice, if the pain and swelling is not too severe there are plenty of creams and otc (over the counter) drugs which your pharmacist could advise your which are best in your situation.
Sorry you have the side effects from the accutane. Goodluck
Be safe, be sage
2008-01-03 16:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by b4iquit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Dad has had trouble for years with pain in his lower back, knees an wrists and he has had a major reduction in his joint pain over the last year, using a nutritional program and supplements.
I also used to have moderate acne and since using the a similar program, my skin has cleared. I used to be so self-consious about it but now I have a lot more confidence and I feel great!
2007-12-31 17:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try a Cox-2 inhibitor like Celebrex. I'm getting arthritis and weight-induced pain, and I take curcumin (the stuff in curry) as this helps to reduce this type of pain (it's a mild cox-2 inhibitor). Also there are numbing gels like Biofreeze that help especially if you are running. I would suggest you do power walking instead of running, though. You are obviously stressing your body too much.
2007-12-31 17:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to doctor it better those things are serious!
2007-12-31 17:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by LBQ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Doc asap. The problem 'might' be accutane, but their again it might NOT and you need to know, rather than guess. Good Luck
2007-12-31 21:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋