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Hi.

Just a question.

Can't take ibrofen i know.

Not supposed to use many things.

Any idea what i can use. Knee pain is awful. Also got hold elbow( no don't play golf) it's caused by knitting!!!!.

Any advice.

Thank you.

Have a wonderful AF free day people's.

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CDreamer

Do you know what is causing the pain?

The only thing I ever take is paracetamol, use ice packs to lessen inflammation and elevated rest.

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sweetiepye

I use a product called Aspercreme. It's topical, sometimes I use a heating pad with it.

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gwyn53 in reply tosweetiepye

Thanks all great comments.

Well, I spoke to my gp and she said I could use volterol topical rub sparingly. But you have to speak to gp.

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There are always differences in what you use in the UK and what we have in the US. I would follow my Doctors advice. Living with chronic pain can turn you into one. I hope yours is controllable. Pam

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wendicarro

Hi,

You can use topical ibuprofen gel.

good luck,

wendi

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Finvola

For the elbow, the bad news is you need to stop knitting until it is better but ice packs for ten minutes a couple of times a day help. Mine is caused by gripping my paintbrush and recurs with too many long painting sessions - loved knitting too but use aggravates the tendons.

My GP has prescribed paracetamol and co codamol when required for pain. I was also told that Volterol-type gels could be used very sparingly. It's best to see your GP and get advice.

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gwyn53 in reply toFinvola

Thanks

Hi Gwyn,

You don't say if you are on Warfarin - I assume you are - if so, as you say you can't take Ibuprofen or other similar anti-inflammatories.

I'm on Warfarin and have been for 7 years - In terms of pain killers the only thing you can do is ask your GP for a prescription for Co-Codomol 30/500.

I had that for osteoarthritis in right knee and after partial knee replacement surgery I had it for pain control for some 4 weeks to 6 weeks while I was mending. And I can tell you that pain is real pain !

The other rule is cold for swelling, heat for other pains, like joint pain and pain patches are fine - for a limited period. Also, so is the TENS Machine, also for limited periods.

John

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gwyn53 in reply to

Verapamil and bisopolol plus no not warfrin rivoxaban

Thats the oroblem. Thanj you.

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meadfoot

Hi Gwyn, when I was first in hospital and diagnosed with af the cardiac consultant asked what i used generally as painkillers, I answered ibuprofen which I had been taking quite regularly for neck and headaches.

He said never use ibuprofen again now you have af. I have heeded his words ever since. Only paracetamol for me unfortunately. Strangely though a lifetime of headaches eased from then on, perhaps beta blockers helped somehow too.

Good luck with finding a substitute as knee pain is awful my husband tells me.

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gwyn53

Thank you all for your ideas.

Think I've twisted my knee playing with the grandchildren. Silly me!.

Swollen up. .

Going to air on the safe side and used heat pads and rest.

But it's going up and down stairs as a domestic in the NHS just isn't helping.

Happy free AF day to us all.

Take care...

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glosfrog

sometimes find that Arnica GEL works

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Mazza23

I use panadine forte doc tried tramadol but heart had a fit

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Barb1

Co Codamol, 30mg/500mg works for me.

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christos1

Ice the Knee back and front 10 min both sides and repeat twice also you could try turmeric tea there are loads of recipes on the internet but make sure its safe for you to take talk to your GP also check these sites webmd.com/vitamins-suppleme... and drugs.com/drug_interactions...

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Jdunk

I was able to relieve my knee pain,caused by arthritis, by 2 visits to a physical therapist and about 45 min per day of recommended exercise. Pain is about 90% better than a month ago. You should check with your M.D. before starting exercise program,however.

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cuore

I agree with Jdunk in using exercise to relieve knee pain. I could not walk down the stairs without pain in my right knee, plus my knee was swollen. After a few months of aqua-fit, my knee went back totally normal. Now I feel no pain at all. I took NO drugs for pain.

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