Tylenol Arthritis used with other pain relievers
Written: Oct 28 '00 (Updated Oct 28 '00)
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Pros: Gentle on the stomach, lasts 6 to 8 hours for a good night's rest
Cons: None, so far
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| msilvermare's Full Review: Tylenol Arthritis Pain |
Okay, I confess. I have been self-medicating my arthritis with Tylenol Arthritis Strengthwhile using prescription strength pain relievers. My motive is very simple. I hurt and hurt big time. I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and face a total knee replacement next year. However, in the meantime, I am in almost constant pain.
I have gone through a variety of prescription and non prescription strength pain pills. The one thing they all had in common is that they did not work. Some of them also had wonderful side effects such as mood swings--one minute I was flying, the next minute I was in tears. Unfortunately, through it all, I still hurt.
The pharmacist recommended trying the Tylenol instead of the anti-inflammatories for a simple reason. The pain of osteoarthritis is caused by the fact that the cartilage is gone and the joint now consists of one bone end grinding on the other without benefit of cushioning by cartilage. If there is no inflammation, then the NSAIds such as Motrin, Orudis, or Aleve are not terribly effective.
Okay, with the knowledge and approval of my physician and the pharmacist, I have added Tylenol Arthritis Strength on top of the prescription Motrin. Surprise, it seems to help. I have actually found it easier to sleep and function.
The heavy duty pain pills are narcotics and frequently cloud thinking or cause drowsiness--not designed to let you work or drive a car. The prescription strength NSAIDs are harsh on the stomach, aspirin would increase the likelihood of side effects. However, because Tylenol is not harsh on the stomach, it can be combined with the other drugs.
The moral of my review is simple. If you are in pain, ask your doctor about using the Tylenol with your current pain prescription. If it contains no acetaminophen, you might be given the go-ahead to combine the two drugs. For me, because it is only until the surgery, I will stick to my combination. So far, I am still teaching and walking--although I limp.
Remember, this is intended as a suggestion to ask your doctor or pharmacist and is not intended to replace their advice.
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Member: Margaret Silver
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I am a special education teacher and educational therapist at a middle school.
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