Question 1

are there anti-inflamatories without aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are multiple non-steroidal anti inflammatory medications to chose from.

Question 2

what to do if i have sudden onset of severe left hip pain. no response to anti-inflamatories and painkillers. been 8 days.?

Accepted Answer

See an orthopedist: As the pain is localized you should see an orthopedist to evaluate this pain. It may be from the hip, the spine or other areas. Best to see your physician and evaluate where the pain is coming from

Question 3

i have sudden onset of severe left hip pain. anti-inflamatories and painkillers have been ineffective and it has been 8 days. what can be causing this problem?

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About time see MD: You have hip pain for 8 days and persisting.I will recommend for you to see your doctor or an orthpedic specialist to find the cause and treatment.

Question 4

severe tmj with multiple dislocations. jaw sublexes when ever opens more than 1 inch. no help w guards,massage, anti inflamatories. next steps?

Accepted Answer

TMD Dentist: Research for a dentist with EXTENSIVE training and experience treating patients with advance TMD\TMJoint Dysfunction. They are few and far between. Your own dentist, an Oral Surgeon, Orthodontist or PCP may be helpful in making the referral. Another option is to seek help at a local dental school or this website:  http://www.aacfp.org/

Question 5

hi. which specialist do i need to see if i have chronic back pain and inflammation? already seen chiropractor and physio and taking anti-inflamatories

Accepted Answer

Spine clinic: My patients have had good success with being evaluated and treated by clinics which specialize in spinal disorders. Bring any pertinent records and copies of studies such as xrays, ct scans or mri's with you. If you Donthave access to such a clinic, consult an orthopedic specialist, but if you have neurological symptoms involving a leg, consult a neurosurgeon.

Question 6

i've had a burning pain in my wrist that won't go away with anti-inflamatories or a carpul brace, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes : Many things can cause burning wrist pain including tendonitis ligament tears arthritis or even carpal tunnel syndrome. If simple things like medications and bracing do not work an evaluation xray and possibly an MRI or nerve test may be neded.

Question 7

hi. i had a back injury 3days ago and the exrays showed loss of lumbar lordosis. and i'm on anti inflamatories and pain killers. can i run a 21km run on sunday. i have a slight discomfort but not major pain. please advise on the risks of running?

Accepted Answer

Slight discomfort: Your slight discomfort may lead to major discomfort if you attempt to run a 21 km race .Take s pass on this race. There will be other races when you are in better condition

Question 8

what is inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Response of body: Inflammation is the response of body to many insults, e.g., infection, chemical injury, radiation, trauma, tissue necrosis.  Acute inflammation has pain, redness, swelling, warmth and loss of function.

Question 9

define acute inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Acute inflammation: By definition, acute inflammation is something which is recent. For example an ankle sprain may cause there to be severe inflammation of the ankle and in the days after the sprain the inflammation would be considered acute.  In contrast, if the inflammation of the ankle was due to arthritis and present for many weeks or months then it would be classified as chronic.

Question 10

why is inflammation painul?

Accepted Answer

Pain inflammation: damaged cells release enzymes that chew up things that are sensed by pain fibers and signal gots to brain.

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Are there anti-inflamatories without aspirin?

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What to do if i have sudden onset of severe left hip pain. no response to anti-inflamatories and painkillers. been 8 days.?

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I have sudden onset of severe left hip pain. anti-inflamatories and painkillers have been ineffective and it has been 8 days. what can be causing this problem?

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Severe tmj with multiple dislocations. jaw sublexes when ever opens more than 1 inch. no help w guards,massage, anti inflamatories. next steps?

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Hi. which specialist do i need to see if i have chronic back pain and inflammation? already seen chiropractor and physio and taking anti-inflamatories

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I've had a burning pain in my wrist that won't go away with anti-inflamatories or a carpul brace, what could it be?

A member asked:

Hi. i had a back injury 3days ago and the exrays showed loss of lumbar lordosis. and i'm on anti inflamatories and pain killers. can i run a 21km run on sunday. i have a slight discomfort but not major pain. please advise on the risks of running?

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What is inflammation?

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Define acute inflammation?

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Why is inflammation painul?

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