[TheForge] Arthritis

[Jerry Smith]

Tod

The Rhumotologist doctor gave me Diclofenac and
Misoprostal for my foot, he is evaluating the type and
the how it is advancing. He also noted that I yper
extended by tooths a kot or the years and when I was
in the Army, I had lots of stress fractures from
running in GI Boot pavement.

I seem him again intwo weeks, the stuff he gave
doesn't last as long as my day does.

Jerry
--- Tod Estes <testes at medicine.nodak.edu> wrote:

> Joint pain? and where in the foot? Arthritis is a
> huge catagory, what kind do
> you have?  In osteoarthritis the first line
> treatment is Tylenol, then stuff
> like the non-acetylated salicylates. Like Salsalate
> or Choline magnesium
> trisalicate (stuff like asprin only slightly
> different). Then back to the
> mundane ibuprofen which is really effective at low
> doses. Other drugs in the
> NSAID classes and Cox 2 inhibitors work as well. I
> am not a great fan of
> narcotics or steroid injections.
> Capsaicin cream seems to relieve pain in small
> joints but may cause skin
> reactions.
> I always recommend a change of shoes, insoles or
> orthotics before starting
> drugs. Antifatige mats can help too.
> Quoting Jerry Smith
> <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>:
> 
> > Guys and Gals,
> >
> > I have developed arthritis in my left foot, the
> doctor
> > has me on some stuff for it, but still hurts at
> the
> > end of the day.
> >
> > Any one have realistic methods for calming the
> pain?
> > This pain occurs after lots of work in the shop or
> if
> > I am walking.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jerry
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