What do you use for muscle aches and joint pain?
I know that with the Roux-n-Y surgery comes the no NSAID rule. So, what do you take instead. Tylenol just doesnt work the same. Now, I will admit that before surgery I was an ibuprophen junkie. I miss it more than fried chicken and ribeyes!!! So, if you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it!!! (Thankfully, it is mostly soreness, so I am holding firm to the no NSAID's)
Kat
Kat
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Lots of ice and hot baths. I'll use stuff like icy hot but im pretty sure the only thing it does is distract me from the original pain :-p
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WARNING WARNING DO NOT LISTEN TO THE JERK!! You've been warned. About 2-3 times a year I will take an ibuprofen (1 per day) when I am in bad pain. Not saying to do it because of the pouch and intestine problems associated with it. Every time I take one I can feel my old stomach...The ibuprofen is irritating it...So it's not a regular thing. Only when I have pulled a muscle. Just me...Warning warning!!
cold baths or ice packs immediately post workout whenever I can. The tylenol sucks, but I do try it. I've been using samples of Perform gel I picked up at an expo - it's like IcyHot - but just the Icy. it feels good - could just be distraction, but that's ok with me.
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
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Kat,
I have a prescription for Voltaren - a topical anti-inflammatory. It is rubbed directly on the area with inflammation and has worked wonders for me. It does not have to be digested, so it bypasses any effects to the stomach. I have shoulder and knee problems (including just completing a 28 mile hike on the Inca Trail) and have managed the inflammation with this stuff quite well.
I should mention that, not only did I have a DS, I have had peptic ulcer disease since I was 24 and also have a hiatal hernia. NSAIDS are a big NO-NO for me, but this stuff seems to work.
Sharon
I have a prescription for Voltaren - a topical anti-inflammatory. It is rubbed directly on the area with inflammation and has worked wonders for me. It does not have to be digested, so it bypasses any effects to the stomach. I have shoulder and knee problems (including just completing a 28 mile hike on the Inca Trail) and have managed the inflammation with this stuff quite well.
I should mention that, not only did I have a DS, I have had peptic ulcer disease since I was 24 and also have a hiatal hernia. NSAIDS are a big NO-NO for me, but this stuff seems to work.
Sharon
I used icyhot years ago, but havent tried any recently. My chiropractor uses biofreeze but I have yet to use it on sore muscles. It is now on the top of my list. I will investigate the Volteran and Asprin cremes as well! Thanks for the info!
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