Question 1

what is the difference between drug called pain reliever x/s 500 mg and another drug called q-pap 500 mg?and which is more effective for my joint pain

Accepted Answer

Need ingredients: Can't answer this question without knowing the exact ingredients.  In the US, the active ingredients would be listed in the box "Drug Facts".

Question 2

what causes severe constant joint pain? activities such as bending fingers, knees, arms is very painful. no pain reliever seems to help.

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue swelling: Inflammation  caused  by cytokines leads to  swelling edema and  stimulation of  pain receptors in the tissue.

Question 3

can to many prescription steroids cause joint pain and how long should i let it go on?

Accepted Answer

Limit steroids: These medications are strong and should be limited to people with severe immunological diseases and other appropriate indications. Long term turn side effects can occur including muscle weakness and bone loss. thus it is best to check with your doctor to see if every other day dosing is possible.

Question 4

i have body inflammation and joint pain and swelling and its pain full whats a good prescription to get to take care of this?

Accepted Answer

: The best treatment depends on information you don't provide. What was the exact diagnosis? Follow your doctor's advice. If the diagnosis is uncertain. ask for consultation with a rheumatologist (arthritis specialist). Good luck.

Question 5

today doc prescription mtx 2.5  3 pills once a week. i've taken nsaids for joint pain. if i stop today can i take it monday or should i wait longer

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Take it monday: The interactions are mainly related to further elevating the level of the methotrexate. You can take right after stopping but you should talk to your provider about  what you can take some of the NSAID's should not be taken with it at all but others can with your providers approval.

Question 6

joint pain, tried all over the counter meds as well as celebrex but to no avail, would like to try plaquinil?

Accepted Answer

Your doc: Plaquenil may help for joint pain in specific circumstances. Your doc, having good knowledge of your current medical issues would be best to further clarify and prescribe if appropriate.

Question 7

what is the best over-the-counter medicine to take to relieve joint pain in knees and hips? it is dull constant throbbing pain.

Accepted Answer

NSAID a good choice: Use of NSAID would be helpful if tolerated....Cannot use if you have active ulceration or esophagitis.Gastritis.
Drugs such as aleve or advil are otc and may be helpful but too many used can be problematic and use in hyperacidity syndromes can be difficult and dangerous.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) has less gastroesophageal toxicity.

Question 8

long-term joint pain in teen boys?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: He should be evaluated for proper diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 9

how can i relieve joint pain when exercising?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pace yourself.  If you experience joint pain while exercising you may want to change activities to something less painful.

Question 10

what to do if i am getting pretty bad joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: Location/past history. If you have pain in a single weight bearing joint (knee/hip/ankle) or in a joint which has a history of a prior injury then it's most likely Osteoarthritis.  If there is pain in many of the  small joints in your hands and feet then it could be a type of inflammatory arthritis. You could consider a 2 week trial with an OTC NSAID BUT if no significant improvements: see MD!!

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I have body inflammation and joint pain and swelling and its pain full whats a good prescription to get to take care of this?

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Today doc prescription mtx 2.5 3 pills once a week. i've taken nsaids for joint pain. if i stop today can i take it monday or should i wait longer

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Joint pain, tried all over the counter meds as well as celebrex but to no avail, would like to try plaquinil?

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What is the best over-the-counter medicine to take to relieve joint pain in knees and hips? it is dull constant throbbing pain.

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Long-term joint pain in teen boys?

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