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Can Aleve Be Taken For Knee Pain After Kidney Transplant?

I am 70 years old and have had a kidney transplant for 18 years. I take prednisone and cyclosporine for anti rejection. A year ago I had a total knee replacement . I still have significant pain with activity and am an active rancher. Taking 2 aleve a day helps tremendously. I tried for a week. Of course, the kidney doctor does not want me on NSAIDs due to transplant. My creative is 0.8 and GFR is 96. I understand if I was 40..but am not! To me the benefit may outweigh the risk. Not being able to walk without significant discomfort is hard.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern and sufferings.
It is good to know that transplanted kidney is functioning well.
Undoubtedly, NSAIDS intake in your case will not only harm your kidney but al liver,heart,GIT also.
The best remedy for pain will be to improve mobility of joints by reguler light physiotherapy,exercises,local application of Naraini ointment,dry hot fomentation etc.
All these will minimise the pain.
Just in case you still feel the need to take a tab then Tab Ultracet will be a better and safe option.
Please take good care of your kidney health so that you remain healthy.
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Can Aleve Be Taken For Knee Pain After Kidney Transplant?

Hi, I understand your concern and sufferings. It is good to know that transplanted kidney is functioning well. Undoubtedly, NSAIDS intake in your case will not only harm your kidney but al liver,heart,GIT also. The best remedy for pain will be to improve mobility of joints by reguler light physiotherapy,exercises,local application of Naraini ointment,dry hot fomentation etc. All these will minimise the pain. Just in case you still feel the need to take a tab then Tab Ultracet will be a better and safe option. Please take good care of your kidney health so that you remain healthy.