[TheForge] Arthritis

[Tod Estes]

The Diclofenac is a souped up nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID).
Misoprostal inhibits gastric acid secretion. and also produces uterine
contractions (no worries there) :)

Good to hear you are at a Rhumotologist those dudes are AWESOME!
Ask em bout Capsacieum
Quoting Jerry Smith <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>:

> 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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Tod Estes

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