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What Does Knee Pain Indicate While On Motrin?
Question: Hi, I have been having paid behind my right knee since yesterday. When I get up to walk, I experience pain that causes me to have trouble walking. I started taking Motrin yesterday and have been taking one every five hours or so. It doesn't seem to be getting any better. I'm not sure what to do.
Brief Answer:
may need to augment motrin or switch, topical agent, rest, imaging if conti
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If there is a history of recent or severe trauma or sudden turn/twist or prolonged ambulation/walking then you would need to be concerned about a fracture or significant damage to a ligament.
If there is no history of any of the above then there may mild soft tissue injury or arthritis, which can sometimes flare up.
Bursitis, which is inflammation of the bursa, can also occur and cause pain at the back of the knee
Motrin/ibuprofen is used in different doses at 300mg , 400mg, 600mg or 800mg every 6 to 8 hours, using no more than 3200mg a day.
If you are using less than the maximum amount this can be increased though the dosing time should be changed to 6 hours.
If you are using the maximum then you need to consider trying an alternative medication such as naproxen/aleve.
You can take paracetamol with this since this is from a different drug family and the two can work together
Or if you wish you can use the paracetamol with the motrin.
Add a topical agent such as topical voltaren gel which helps with pain relief. Rest would also be important to allow healing
You may need to see your doctor for an assessment to determine the cause of the pain.
Imaging may be needed if continues
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to augment motrin or switch, topical agent, rest, imaging if conti
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If there is a history of recent or severe trauma or sudden turn/twist or prolonged ambulation/walking then you would need to be concerned about a fracture or significant damage to a ligament.
If there is no history of any of the above then there may mild soft tissue injury or arthritis, which can sometimes flare up.
Bursitis, which is inflammation of the bursa, can also occur and cause pain at the back of the knee
Motrin/ibuprofen is used in different doses at 300mg , 400mg, 600mg or 800mg every 6 to 8 hours, using no more than 3200mg a day.
If you are using less than the maximum amount this can be increased though the dosing time should be changed to 6 hours.
If you are using the maximum then you need to consider trying an alternative medication such as naproxen/aleve.
You can take paracetamol with this since this is from a different drug family and the two can work together
Or if you wish you can use the paracetamol with the motrin.
Add a topical agent such as topical voltaren gel which helps with pain relief. Rest would also be important to allow healing
You may need to see your doctor for an assessment to determine the cause of the pain.
Imaging may be needed if continues
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
there is increased risk of bleeding
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry, suggestion for increasing motrin or using naproxen was made without knowing that you are on an anticoagulant.
You should not increase the dose and you need to speak to your doctor to find out if you are allowed to use motrin with your xarelto
These medications (motrin, naproxen, cataflam etc) can cause bleeding when used with medications such as xarelto.
Xarelto can cause back pain but it is not usually associated with knee pain though persons can react differently to medication.
Paracetamol or meds of another family eg codeine , would be safer in terms of bleeding risk
there is increased risk of bleeding
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry, suggestion for increasing motrin or using naproxen was made without knowing that you are on an anticoagulant.
You should not increase the dose and you need to speak to your doctor to find out if you are allowed to use motrin with your xarelto
These medications (motrin, naproxen, cataflam etc) can cause bleeding when used with medications such as xarelto.
Xarelto can cause back pain but it is not usually associated with knee pain though persons can react differently to medication.
Paracetamol or meds of another family eg codeine , would be safer in terms of bleeding risk
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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