Question 1

what can i do for quick pain relief if my knee hurts?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis : No quick answer, it depends on the cause of the pain.

Question 2

please explain what else can i do for knee pain relief?

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Depends on the cause: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormalities.

Question 3

hurt knee 2 days ago very sore not swollen ice every hour pain relief 4 hr elevated min weight bear hurt to straighten it bend ?

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Knee injury 2 days: Sounds like possible knee ligament sprain, continue present management and add anti-inflammatory med such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) OR naproxen (Aleve). If not improved in 2 weeks see your physician.

Question 4

what is the best pain relief after having bilateral total knee repleacement if you are allergic to endone and tramadol and renally impaired?

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Hi dose acetaminophen: on regular basis, not on as needed basis, is what's left , and you need to run it by your doctor, a pain specialist would definitely help if you have access to one, take care

Question 5

would kroger brand xtra strength pain relief pm be a good over-the-counter drug to take for my knee replacement instead of vicoden?

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Possibly: Kroger brand xtra strength pain relief is acetaminophen, which is essentially tylenol.  It may be weaker for pain than vicodin, but you will likely have less side effects than the vicodin if you are sensitive to narcotics.  If the pain is not severe, i would go with the tylenol.  Motrin and Ibuprofen are good over the counter options, but i would not take it constantly for a long time.

Question 6

without medication, what are some natural methods of pain relief for osteochondritis dessicans lesions (ocd) of the knee that i can do?

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Strengthening: Strengthening of the muscles around the knee can help.  Omega-3's, which are found in fish oil, are natural anti-inflammatories and may help as well.  The literature is mixed on glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and msm, but you could try it.  Platelet-rich plasma injections, which are made from your own blood may help as well.  However, sometimes surgery is necessary.

Question 7

would kroger brand xtra strength pain relief pm be a good over-the-counter drug to take for my knee replacement instead of vicodin?

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Tylenol (acetaminophen): Arthritis strength tylenol (acetaminophen) is helpful.  Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a narcotic and the chronic use of narcotics for pain control can cause serious side effects, including narcotic dependence, narcotic tolerance, and hyperalgesia (hyspersensitivity to pain).  This class of drugs should not be used to treat arthritis pain unless no other options are effective.

Question 8

what's the best way to cope withjoint pains-fingers, hands, wrists and knees? my doctor is making me wait tillnext year and the pain relief doesn't work

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Need work-up: Having multiple joint pains should be evaluated for possible rheumatoid conditions.  This kind of pain should respond to otc anti-inlammatories such as Motrin and or aleve (naproxen).  If they do not help with the pain this is another reason to look for the cause of the joint pain.

Question 9

i have atrial fibrillation.  i take nsaids for knee and foot pain relief.. please recommend safe painkillers other than nsaids.

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): In average doses...But if you are on blood thinners this must be discussed with your physician.

Question 10

l5-s1 microdiscectomy fri for left leg sciatic pain. calf/foot pain relief w/some thigh/behind knee pain. pain less am but sharp pain down left leg into foot w/pain level of 9.5 & hurts sitting/lying.

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: pain of that severity radiating into your leg after back surgery to take pressure off the nerve root is concerning and might indicate swelling or other problems at the surgical site.  Please get in touch with the operating surgeon right away.

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What can i do for quick pain relief if my knee hurts?

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Please explain what else can i do for knee pain relief?

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Hurt knee 2 days ago very sore not swollen ice every hour pain relief 4 hr elevated min weight bear hurt to straighten it bend ?

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What is the best pain relief after having bilateral total knee repleacement if you are allergic to endone and tramadol and renally impaired?

A member asked:

Would kroger brand xtra strength pain relief pm be a good over-the-counter drug to take for my knee replacement instead of vicoden?

A member asked:

Without medication, what are some natural methods of pain relief for osteochondritis dessicans lesions (ocd) of the knee that i can do?

A member asked:

Would kroger brand xtra strength pain relief pm be a good over-the-counter drug to take for my knee replacement instead of vicodin?

A member asked:

What's the best way to cope withjoint pains-fingers, hands, wrists and knees? my doctor is making me wait tillnext year and the pain relief doesn't work

A member asked:

I have atrial fibrillation. i take nsaids for knee and foot pain relief.. please recommend safe painkillers other than nsaids.

A member asked:

L5-s1 microdiscectomy fri for left leg sciatic pain. calf/foot pain relief w/some thigh/behind knee pain. pain less am but sharp pain down left leg into foot w/pain level of 9.5 & hurts sitting/lying.

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