Naproxen for arthritis
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Does anyone take this?
I have arthritis in my mid-foot, have had an x-ray directed steroid injected a few months ago but the pain has come back already.
I’ve just (today) started taking Feminax Ultra as it seems to be the best OTC remedy.
I’ll make an appointment with my Dr at some point, but would like to know if there’s anything I can ask him that he can prescribe that others have.
The pain is now starting in my left foot too, (and my knees to some extent) and is starting to impact my day to day activities and work.
I’m only just 50, but feel 80 at times...
TIA.
I have arthritis in my mid-foot, have had an x-ray directed steroid injected a few months ago but the pain has come back already.
I’ve just (today) started taking Feminax Ultra as it seems to be the best OTC remedy.
I’ll make an appointment with my Dr at some point, but would like to know if there’s anything I can ask him that he can prescribe that others have.
The pain is now starting in my left foot too, (and my knees to some extent) and is starting to impact my day to day activities and work.
I’m only just 50, but feel 80 at times...
TIA.
I've used Naproxen for a variety of purposes. Tendinitis, arthritis. Best of all the anti-inflammatory medications for me. No constipation or stomach complications, didn't wear off etc. Like all of this type of medication it can ultimately cause stomach ulcers (long term), so something like omeprazole is taken to line the stomach first.
I got told I have Inflammatory Arthritis in my feet, not a lot seems to touch it when it flares up, have bought a bottle of Turmeric capsules and that is meant to be a really good natural anti inflammatory with a few studies to back it up, so far so good, may be worth a try ? only been taking it a week but I am going to continue indefinitely and see whether it comes back, if so, how bad and how often.
Its weird can go from full movement, running, doing classes at the gym and walking miles to hobbling around overnight, can come and go fairly quickly without huge pain or can hang around for two weeks and keep me awake its so painful.
Its weird can go from full movement, running, doing classes at the gym and walking miles to hobbling around overnight, can come and go fairly quickly without huge pain or can hang around for two weeks and keep me awake its so painful.
MellowshipSlinky said:
I’m taking 2 x 12000mg (yep, 12,000) turmeric every day.
It worked brilliantly for my other aches and pains and stuff joins, but it’s not been so active for my foot.
I’ll keep taking it though, but a bit pricey at nearly £30 a month.
I bought 90 capsules for 13 quid, two a day so three months supply, 1440 MG so 2880 per day, so you are taking 24000 mg ?It worked brilliantly for my other aches and pains and stuff joins, but it’s not been so active for my foot.
I’ll keep taking it though, but a bit pricey at nearly £30 a month.
Do you s
t Madras Sauce ? 
How come so much ? surely there are benefits but also potentially side effects at those levels ?
J4CKO said:
I bought 90 capsules for 13 quid, two a day so three months supply, 1440 MG so 2880 per day, so you are taking 24000 mg ?
Do you st Madras Sauce ?
How come so much ? surely there are benefits but also potentially side effects at those levels ?
I just take the stated dose.Do you s
t Madras Sauce ? How come so much ? surely there are benefits but also potentially side effects at those levels ?
It’s actually a little more than I thought - 25000 per day.
No side effects at all as far as I can tell.
My knees and knackered shoulder seem to work better and my niggling back ache has buggered orf.
It’s not really got as far down to my feet, however..
I have a customer who has been studying the effects of turmeric long before it became popular - she put me on to it quite some time ago.
I bought the best quality tumeric powder I could from an Asian supermarket for about £2. I take two teaspoons of it, mixed in warm water with the juice of a lemon, in the morning and my aches and pains are definitely reduced. Its also knocked 10 points of my previously high blood pressure.
I love it!
I love it!
Mr Slinky, have you had it properly diagnosed via blood tests? Assuming its RA there are many different types with very different treatments available. I know you're not a million miles away from me so I'd see if your GP can get you referred to a specialist, there is a very good treatment centre at the Circle Clinic (QMC campus)
I had my first symptoms (in feet, too) at the age of 25 and it took 5 or 6 years of being fobbed off with Diclofenac (SP?) before it was properly diagnosed and treated. I'm now 45 and the condition is relatively stable but now in knees, hips, hands, elbows and now annoyingly shoulder (I can only fall asleep on my side)
As for the cannabis, yes may help a tad with the pain (I personally find Co-codamol just as effective when taken infrequently) but I'd suggest that having a longer term treatment plan in place to control the condition would be a better avenue to pursue in the short term.
I had my first symptoms (in feet, too) at the age of 25 and it took 5 or 6 years of being fobbed off with Diclofenac (SP?) before it was properly diagnosed and treated. I'm now 45 and the condition is relatively stable but now in knees, hips, hands, elbows and now annoyingly shoulder (I can only fall asleep on my side)
As for the cannabis, yes may help a tad with the pain (I personally find Co-codamol just as effective when taken infrequently) but I'd suggest that having a longer term treatment plan in place to control the condition would be a better avenue to pursue in the short term.
CSLchappie said:
Mr Slinky, have you had it properly diagnosed via blood tests? Assuming its RA there are many different types with very different treatments available. I know you're not a million miles away from me so I'd see if your GP can get you referred to a specialist, there is a very good treatment centre at the Circle Clinic (QMC campus)
I had my first symptoms (in feet, too) at the age of 25 and it took 5 or 6 years of being fobbed off with Diclofenac (SP?) before it was properly diagnosed and treated. I'm now 45 and the condition is relatively stable but now in knees, hips, hands, elbows and now annoyingly shoulder (I can only fall asleep on my side)
As for the cannabis, yes may help a tad with the pain (I personally find Co-codamol just as effective when taken infrequently) but I'd suggest that having a longer term treatment plan in place to control the condition would be a better avenue to pursue in the short term.
Hi mateI had my first symptoms (in feet, too) at the age of 25 and it took 5 or 6 years of being fobbed off with Diclofenac (SP?) before it was properly diagnosed and treated. I'm now 45 and the condition is relatively stable but now in knees, hips, hands, elbows and now annoyingly shoulder (I can only fall asleep on my side)
As for the cannabis, yes may help a tad with the pain (I personally find Co-codamol just as effective when taken infrequently) but I'd suggest that having a longer term treatment plan in place to control the condition would be a better avenue to pursue in the short term.
I went private through Bupa that the Mrs has with work at the time (no longer unfortunately).
Saw a specialist in feet problems at the Spire and had blood tests, x-ray and CT scans done.
To be honest I’m not sure of the outcome of the bloods, but the consultant was certain the problem was arthritis.
It was he that did the steroid injection.
I spent all day Saturday trudging around Edinburgh with my daughter (Uni visit) and whilst my foot ached on the day, yesterday and today it’s not been as bad as it has recently.
Bearing in mind I started taking the Feminax only on Friday, so it appears to work.
Obviously I’m going to need something long term though.
I tried Cannabis oil and really didn’t get on with it - felt no difference apart from making me sleepy, and it tastes rank..
Im now going to have to go back to my GP and start again through the NHS, unless private ad hoc treatment isn’t ruinous..
NorthDave said:
I bought the best quality tumeric powder I could from an Asian supermarket for about £2. I take two teaspoons of it, mixed in warm water with the juice of a lemon, in the morning and my aches and pains are definitely reduced. Its also knocked 10 points of my previously high blood pressure.
I love it!
Doesn't it make you look a bit yellow?I love it!
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