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My kidneys are starting to go low functioning, what kind of over the counter painkillers can i get that dont affect the kidneys? my doctor said to use cream, id rather have pills, cant take tylenol, i break out in hives, what else can i take for pain?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

KIDNEYS AND PAIN: IF YOUR KIDNEYS ARE WEAK THEN ANY OTC PAIN PILLS OTHER THAN TYLENOL CONTAIN NSAID'S AND THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS NSAID'S CAN CAUSE MORE KIDNEY DAMAGE. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SEE A PAIN SPECIALIST

Answered 12/16/2020

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A member asked:

My kidneys are starting to go low functioning, what kind of over the counter painkillers can i get that dont affect the kidneys? my doctor said to use cream, id rather have pills, cant take tylenol, i break out in hives, what else can i take for pain?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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