Top answers from doctors based on your search:
does nsaids help with osteoarthritis
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amogh Sahai answered
20 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Depends: When prescribing nsaid for osteoarthritis I am not necessarily looking at giving the strongest one but the one with least side effect profile for that ... Read More
1
1 thank
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
See details: There is a moderate GI risk but if you take a ppi such as Prilosec or Protonix (pantoprazole) at the same time you minimize that risk. Studies have su ... Read More
1
1 thank
Dr. Steven Sheskier answered
39 years experience Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Get tested: Adviseable to have blood work and urine analysis after taking NSAID for > 3 months just to make sure your are not experiencing one of the low perc ... Read More
1
1 thank
Dr. Qamar Khan answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Speak with Doctor: Usually long term use of nsaids may have effects on the kidneys, GI system and cardiovascular issues. You should speak with your doctor to make sure ... Read More
1
1 comment
2
2 thanks
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Angus Worthing answered
18 years experience Internal Medicine
Likely not as good: Although a study last year showed chondroitin improved hand oa pain, it still isn't usually as effective as nsaids.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. PHILIP WALLER answered
33 years experience Rheumatology
Different: Glucosamine has no anti-inflammatory effects while that is the purpose of nsaids. In oa some people do get relief from nsaids but there are more poten ... Read More
5
5 thanks
A female asked:
Dr. Frank Holmes answered
23 years experience Sports Medicine
No: There is no proof that use of NSAIDs causes osteoarthritis.
1
1 thank
A 34-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctor answered
A US doctor answered Learn more
Ask nephrologist: S-AME is not generally toxic to the kidneys, but you don't give any other medications or information about the nature of your kidney disease. There i ... Read More
A 68-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctor answered
A US doctor answered Learn more
Try OTC: ibuprofen ( Advil) or naproxen sodium ( Aleve ). Another option would be arthritis strength Tylenol; however, if you decide on an OTC medication, ple ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandra Pinkham answered
53 years experience Holistic Medicine
Listen to your body: Turmeric is a good especially combined with olive oil and black pepper . It is generally safe. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet is also very helpful ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
NSAIDs: There is currently no convincing evidence either for or against the use of NSAIDs in covid19 infections. Therefore I feel it's up to you whether you s ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 78-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
One option: Consider acupuncture to reduce pain and to improve range of motion. It can be used as an adjunct to her standard treatments.
2
2 thanks
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
24/7 visits
$15 per month