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Posted 10/1/2015 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
What is the consensus on pain med use. the pain in my hands is the worst ( I guess bc I use them) are there recommendations for using different ones while treating? Do NSAIDs have any ill effect other than the regular GI issues.
Posted 10/1/2015 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
I think you do what you have to do. It is good to research options.

NSAIDS are really hard on the stomach. I was taking Voltaren for quite a while. My doctor pulled me off of it and is working on prescribing other meds (probably to protect my stomach). I believe it was also aggravating my histamine issues.

There are herbal anti-inflammatories, Turmeric and Boswellia. You could look into those.

Different meds work differently depending on what kind of pain you have. There are different meds for nerve and muscle pain.

Hopefully, your doctor will discuss options with you. Or you could get a pain consult. They are really cracking down on doctors who prescribe certain meds. There are other options though. Everyone reacts differently. You might have to try a few things to see what works.
Posted 10/1/2015 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Lymie😀
Posted 10/1/2015 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Anytime melimom! :)

Pain can be very difficult. I hope you feel better soon!
Posted 10/1/2015 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
If you take them consistently there is a concern of kidney issues. Our kidneys are handling so much as it is with trying to clear the toxins from our system.

I've seen Burber mentioned. I take Ultimate Omega by Nordic Naturals. 6 capsules twice a day. It's pricey but it's helped quite a bit. There are others on here who where told to do the same by there LLMD or ND.
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