Arthuritis PAIN

I went to doctor this week and he told me i can't take iburofen( not ever)  That is what i have been taking for my back.  I have Arthuritis in my back.   It is hurting really bad.  Does anyone know something or might be taking something for arthuritis.   All help and adive will be appericated.

I know you can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) There are also prescription pain meds you can take, but tylenol is about it over the counter. It has to do with ibuprofen  possibly causing ulcerations developing in the pouch, etc. Also very hard on some of your organs.

Did you happen to ask the doc what you could use instead?  Maybe thats a good place to ask. I am sure he knows more than I. Do not take asprin either!

Hopefully someone else, who has experience with treating arthritis post op will reply and know more than I do.
So sorry you are hurting!
Hugs.

i have arthritis rel bad in my knees and i use an antiinflamitory patch called flector (diclofenac epolamine) that you put directly on the inflamed area for 12 hours.  it also comes in a cremem that u apply four times a day.  i have arthritis in my spince, neck, hands fingers also. it is a pain in the keister. this have to be prescribed by a doc. good luck to you. oh yeah, i also use hydrocodone with tylenol in it daily.  vick