Question 1

can u use an anti- inflammatory (nsaids) throat spray along with ibuprofens tablets ?

Accepted Answer

One or the other: It`s unnecessary and not advisable.  Oral NASAIDS get into most tissues-local sprays are local but with some small systemic absorption. Don`t do both.

Question 2

should i worry that alp is 127 with normal being 39-117? i take anti- inflammatory meds (advil, naproxen, meloxicam) for knees that swell/pain.

Accepted Answer

May need followup: Alkaline phosphatase can be of both bony and liver origin, so your doctor may do follow-up. NSAIDS have been studied for effect on ALP and found not to be associated. Your underlying disorder might be.

Question 3

is aspirin an effective anti-inflammatory or should one use tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for a sprained knee?

Accepted Answer

Sprain Pain Control: Aspirin and advil (ibuprofen) are  anti-inflammatory medications. Both work on similar pathways. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not considered an nsaid. But on the all three medicationss can be used to control the pain of a sprain.

Question 4

are there any otc anti inflammatory meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes quite a few : Ibuprofen (sold in the us as motrin, advil) and Naproxen (sold as aleve) are both anti-inflammatories lasting eight and twelve hours respectively. They are often referred to as nsaids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.   In addition, old fashioned Aspirin works the same way. Acetaminophen (or paracetamol), sold as tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an NSAID and works differently.  Does nothing for inflammation.

Question 5

are there any natural anti-inflammatory meds?

Accepted Answer

Many: Traditional medicine will use nsaids to help decrease inflammation as well as ice after activity.  Other natural things to incorporate are high doses of omega 3 _4-6 grams/day, curcumin or adding tumeric to your food daily 1/2 tsp, glucosamine chondroitan, msm, acupuncture, reiki can help as well.

Question 6

what is the strongest anti inflammatory you can buy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If by "buying" your mean "over the counter", then you are limited.  Ibuprofen. Aspirin and Naproxen sodium (aleve) are about the only anti-inflammatories available.  If you are referring to buying  prescription medications, there are several.  "strongest" can be relative to the person.  Indomethacin has long been considered a more potent med but Prednisone and such sterioids are truly potent ai's.

Question 7

does benzonatate have anti inflammatory?

Accepted Answer

No: It is used to suppress the cough reflex n the lungs and air-passages.

Question 8

what anti inflammatory are good at 37 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Ones that OB suggest: I don't know why you need to take an anti-inflammatory, but your present OB MD may have a recommendation if a call is placed to him/her. Because you are 37 weeks pregnant, it is important that your medical advice come from that one source.

Question 9

need to know is tramadol an anti-inflammatory ?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a non-narcotic  pain medication.

Question 10

hello,  what type of anti-inflammatory is easier on the liver?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which is a large class of medications including, ibuprofen, naproxen, Celebrex, (celecoxib) Voltaren, Toradol, etc., etc., are primarily metabolized by the kidney and although high doses of these medications can cause kidney damage; these drugs not generally known to cause any liver problems.  The liver is more commonly affected by acetaminophen and/or narcotics.

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Can u use an anti- inflammatory (nsaids) throat spray along with ibuprofens tablets ?

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Should i worry that alp is 127 with normal being 39-117? i take anti- inflammatory meds (advil, naproxen, meloxicam) for knees that swell/pain.

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Is aspirin an effective anti-inflammatory or should one use tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for a sprained knee?

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Are there any otc anti inflammatory meds?

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Are there any natural anti-inflammatory meds?

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What is the strongest anti inflammatory you can buy?

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Does benzonatate have anti inflammatory?

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What anti inflammatory are good at 37 weeks?

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Need to know is tramadol an anti-inflammatory ?

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Hello, what type of anti-inflammatory is easier on the liver?

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