Getting joints pain and muscle pull. Pills or lotion to cure ?
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In the past 2 months I have been getting joints pain and also I get muscle pull also, Can you suggest Pills or lotion that can cure the same.
Posted Tue, 22 May 2012
in Bones, Muscles and Joints
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal 1 hour later
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Joint pains at your age are most likely to be due to osteoarthritis or a post viral infection.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
Hot fomentation of the affected area is usually helpful in relieving the pain. You can also apply a local analgesic gel for temporary relief.
Proper diagnosis and investigations like X-ray of the affected joints will be helpful in providing specific management.
I encourage you to consult your orthopedician for stronger prescription medicines if these over the counter drugs are not helpful.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Joint pains at your age are most likely to be due to osteoarthritis or a post viral infection.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
Hot fomentation of the affected area is usually helpful in relieving the pain. You can also apply a local analgesic gel for temporary relief.
Proper diagnosis and investigations like X-ray of the affected joints will be helpful in providing specific management.
I encourage you to consult your orthopedician for stronger prescription medicines if these over the counter drugs are not helpful.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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