Question 1

i need an effective medication for tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatories: Depending on which tendon is inflamed, therapy will vary but generally focuses on: 1.  physical therapy to strengthen supporting structures and take pressure off the tendon that is inflamed, and 2. anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam, or diclofenac.  All of these are roughly equivalent; the first 2 are obtainable over-the-counter.  All can also upset reflux/heartburn.

Question 2

what do you recommned as an alternative to pain medicine for tendinitis? are there any non-drug remedies for tendonitis pain?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: There are many foods and supplements with have tremendous antiinflammatory capabilities.  You can read about anti-inflammatory diets in general and there are a lot of health benefits to them.  Omega 3 is just one of many nutrients that have these capabilities and can be found naturally in fish, flax seed, and also in a variety of supplements.  Thank you for your question.

Question 3

how can i help tendinitis?

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Ice, rest, stretch,: The key aspects of tendonitis treatment are resting the area, icing it as needed for pain,  and taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen 600-800 mg 3 times a day with food as long as your stomach tolerates it. Sometimes wearing a splint to immobilize the area, if possible, is a good way of resting the area. Gentle stretching of the tendon daily is also important.

Question 4

how can i avoid tendinitis?

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Technique: 1) stretching before activity.
2) slowly increasing activity levels over time.
3) proper technique during activities.

Question 5

how does one get tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: Tendonitis commonly occurs as an overuse injury. Treatment options start with rice, antinflammatories, changing the way you do any repetitive motions that are a part of your daily activities, bracing, stretching, and strengthening (maybe ot or pt). Hope this helps!

Question 6

wha can i do about tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Ice massage: Fill dixie cup full of water freeze and rub on affected area carefu not to injure skin otc nsaids rest.

Question 7

i have tendinitis, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is from overuse, give it some rest. If it is part of an other illness then that needs to be treated. You may take Tylenol for pain relief. Depending on the site of the lesion , wrapping and ace bandage may provide some relief. If the the pain persists beyond two week, see a doctor.

Question 8

what are the signs of having tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: Pain when the tendon is under pressure
movement is restricted
affected area is painful when moved or touched
burning sensation around the affect area
affected area is swollen, red, warm or lumpy
the tendon sheaths may be visibly swollen from the accumulation of fluid and inflammation.

Question 9

what type of exercise should one do for tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive rest.: The proper treatment of tendonitis is “r.I.C.E.” or rest, ice, compression, and elevation.  Rest includes avoiding the activity or overuse that led to the tendonitis.  Once resolved, stretching and strengthening of the affected area can slowly resume.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis : Is the inflammation of a tendon, typically due to overuse.

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