NSAID alternatives

[gentryman]

Hi, the last few days bones in both my wrists started aching badly without any reason.

I didn`t think too much into it but the next day both my big toes really ached as well and I was in pain all night.

My old Doctor said I had Arthritis in my left toe quite a few years ago and my Podiadrist said I had something called Crepitus in the same toe.

Never had any problem with my Right big toe until now.

Main question if anyone can help is, could this be Gout maybe? and if so with being Asthmatic I`m not supposed to take NSAIDS, so are there any known alternatives about?.

Strangely enough, I was given Naproxen years ago after an operation on my knee and this worked fine ( little knowing it was an NSAID but my Dr prescribed), with no problem Asthma wise.

I know no one can say what to take, just asking really as I will get in touch with my new Dr but will have to explain the Asthma/ Naproxen bit.

Thanks

[NannyCat]

I have found that taking painkillers do not solve the cause/problem. I find turmeric or curcumin is a fantastic natural anti fungal and anti inflammatory. I also would recommend garlic and ginger and ant inflammatories ( these can all be taken in supplement form) If you get rid of the toxins ( which can often be fungal or mould in origin) that are causing the inflammation then the pain will go and my experience is that changing your diet to no sugar, no grains, no alcohol and no dairy for a few weeks really detoxes you. I have also found that you need to be expelling the toxins so lots of filtered water, magnesium supplements and aloe Vera to help the bowel move and try and sweat. Moving lots also gets the toxins moving and helps make glutathione which is a natural gut healer. All illness starts in the gut so worth eating lots more veggies and salads and less processed foods. I am now out of my wheelchair following this type of protocol and I think you will find your asthma improves too. Good luck and hope your pain improves 🙂

[gentryman in reply to NannyCat]

Thanks NannyCat for all those suggestions, I will give each one a go and see what helps.

[NannyCat in reply to gentryman]

Good luck and let us know the outcome 🙂

[katieoxo60]

Well from your discription , sounds like some kind of arthritis . Gout can only be determined by a blood test and joint fluid tested for crystals. You are correct that with Asthma you are a bit limited in treatment for the pain Naproxen is stated quite clearly as not suitable for Asthmatics. Most NSAIDS are not suitable for Asthmatics, or ibruprofin. Normally paracetamol are quite safe even aspirin soluable are ok for some. I find as someone with breathing difficulties many tablets are unsuitable and it has to be decided by a GP in conjunction with yourself, and it will take diligence on your part to determine which painkiller is best for you. I have severe problems with Ace inhibitors for BP control and even had problems with inhalers. It does not help when hospital consultants try to make it look like you are a fake either. So stick with your Gp and maybe your practice has an advance nurse practitioner who is more aware of medicine interactions ect , or maybe you have an advanced Asthma nurse. wish you every best wish & lots of good luck .

[gentryman in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks katie for your reply, I'm due an asthma check up in a few weeks so I will ask at my appointmemt.

[katieoxo60 in reply to gentryman]

you are welcome

[Batty1]

I just tried Blu Emu on my elbow pain and it has been pretty effective in getting rid of pain at least temporarily and been using Australian Dream cream for a while now and I swear this stuff works its just so expensive.

[gentryman in reply to Batty1]

Hi Batty1, not heard of those to be honest but I will have a look out for them, thanks.

[Batty1 in reply to gentryman]

Amazon definitely has them and where Im at local pharmacy.

[piglette]

I thought Crepitus was just joints cracking or popping. Co-codamol is a pain killer and is not an NSAID so is Tramadol! Not to mention aspirin and paracetamol.

[Jackie1947 in reply to piglette]

Tramadol is an opioid .Codeine also addictive. Both not prescribed lightly especially Tramadol.

[DartmoorDumpling]

Sounds like Gout to me. My partner is prone to this, and it is aggravated by dehydration, so do drink more water, especially in this heat. Also, Google foods to avoid which increase the level of the salts in the blood that create crystals which cause the pain. Prevention is always better than cure! My partner hasn’t had any attacks for a couple of years now, by avoiding mushrooms, seafood, offal, and cauliflower of all things!

[gentryman in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

Thanks Dartmoor,Funny enough after a phone call with my Doctor ( no face to face yet) he suspects Gout and is sending me for blood tests.

Also put me on Colchicine, and whilst it seemed to be working I had to come off it due to the side effects.

Another call today to see what’s next.

I will look into the foods to avoid, thanks again.