What to take for joint pain, that doesn't affect Asprin

[Hot Rod Harry]

I get aches and pains, and need to be able to take something that doesn't counter act the Asprin I take. I've been told that Advil is a no no, when taken with Asprin.

 

[Braveheart]

I take glucosamine chondroitin for osteoarthritis. At first I was skeptical as to its efficacy. Then I had to have a procedure, and the doctor wanted me to stop a bunch of things that I was taking, including the glucosamine chondroitin, for 10 days. (It is a minor blood thinner) I realized the value of the supplement after three days, when a lot of my aches and pains returned. I could not wait to get back on it again.

I would suggest though, that you talk to your doc to see if the g.c. does not mix well with anything else that you are taking.

 

[Cooker]

I take glucosamine chondroitin for osteoarthritis. At first I was skeptical as to its efficacy. Then I had to have a procedure, and the doctor wanted me to stop a bunch of things that I was taking, including the glucosamine chondroitin, for 10 days. (It is a minor blood thinner) I realized the value of the supplement after three days, when a lot of my aches and pains returned. I could not wait to get back on it again.

I would suggest though, that you talk to your doc to see if the g.c. does not mix well with anything else that you are taking.

Same here ... It took coming off of it before I realized how much it was helping me ... my PCP sees no problem with it ... When I asked her about Aleve she said NO because of being on ACT and suggested glucosamine chondroitin ... good luck finding what works for you.

 

[hall]

I wondered the same question. I also take glucosamine chondroitin. I think it is working. 6 months ago my PCP gave me a shot for the aching and then I started taking the GC. Anyway, I feel pretty good.

 

[DebbyA]

My mother swears by a pain-relieving cream with 10% trolamine salicylate, and I've found it helpful on my knees and back. Most drugstores and Target have their own generic.

 

[tcopel]

I believe that tylenol is acceptable but non steroidals such as motrin, ibuprofen, naprosyn and alleve can be problematic. I am a big believer in glucosamine for arthritic symptoms as it involves the knee and hip. It took a little time to work but it got me back on the basketball court.

 

[netmiff]

acetaminophen is OK with warfarin, just don't overdo it, as with anything else!