What's best over the counter pain medicine for

[Eraserhead]

severe joint pain? I have steel rods in my legs from an accident years ago, and now that it's getting colder i'm in terrible pain. I take tylenol so often i'm afraid it will damage my liver. Has anyone had great success with severe joint pain with an OTC med? I can't take prescription painkillers (I was addicted to them for a long time, had to break the habit) and the prescription non narcotic meds are so expensive. Any help please?J- I love the cannabis, but i'm on random urine screens at work. And i'm in Ohio where it's not medically legal. I'm considering a job change.

[Yarcofin]

I would suggest looking into some herbal suppliments. I've heard from many people that glucosamine helps joint pain a lot. My friend even said that his vet recommended he give it to his 12 year-old dog that is always limping around, even though it's made for people.... within a day the dog stopped limping. It's more for arthritis than something you had surgery on so I'm not sure if it will help, but it's worth a try.

[jesabelle77]

Patti is completely right on. i loove advil for my cramps and ive heated up rice in a sock before. aaahhh anyway, aleve works for me (2 OTC tabs) every 8-10 hrs also. but im currently taking narcotics and nothing is better im afraid. i SWEAR if you can get toradol (sp?) from ur Dr its almost like a narcotic if they give you enough. its a high-powered anti-inflammatory and i personally think its a wonder drug. tylenol and ibuprofen together work well also. have you tried cannabis?

[smileymduke]

i use glucosamine sulfate with MSM; and high strength tylenol; i have asthma and cannot tolerate other pain killers. also, using ice or cool packs are good; heat only inflames the joint more and it is already inflamed. there is a cream i use called zostrix or something; ask the pharmacist; it is OTC but usually buy from pharmacist. it works wonders for my knees. i hope that helps. also try the medicated pads you put onthe joint; the names escape me but they also help me when i am in pain. they stick to your skin and wear them all day. good luck to you