Best otc pill for pain is hands down Motrin(ibuprofen)! I think it works better than narcotic drugs, not kidding. I was on prescription level so high dosage but i also am in a lot of pain.
As to if it is arthritis etc...only way to know is go see your doctor, hopefully a rheumatologist but GP usually can direct you correctly. My mom had some like you and just was aging and she was losing range in her shoulders. Which is fastest joint to go..according to my Rheum. So she does some simple exercises in shower daily and now she is fine...no pills nothing just that.
On other hand...my shoulder has been hurting and losing range despite doing the exercises. My husband had rotor cuff problems and my GP doc both think now that is my problem but they still sending me to specialist.
Also never mix anti inflammatory drugs.. aspirin and motrin for example. Tylenol is okay...but if you have prescription anti inflammatory drugs check with doctor before taking Motrin...and eat even just cracker to save your stomach. You should do this with all anti inflammatory drugs period.
Hope it is just some age issues and nothing serious! but try the motrin!! and ask doctor how high you can take...you can take a lot higher than told for otc but do not with out doctor's instructions etc.
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Best otc pill for pain is hands down Motrin(ibuprofen)! I think it works better than narcotic drugs, not kidding. I was on prescription level so high dosage but i also am in a lot of pain.
December 7, 2012 - 10:35amAs to if it is arthritis etc...only way to know is go see your doctor, hopefully a rheumatologist but GP usually can direct you correctly. My mom had some like you and just was aging and she was losing range in her shoulders. Which is fastest joint to go..according to my Rheum. So she does some simple exercises in shower daily and now she is fine...no pills nothing just that.
On other hand...my shoulder has been hurting and losing range despite doing the exercises. My husband had rotor cuff problems and my GP doc both think now that is my problem but they still sending me to specialist.
Also never mix anti inflammatory drugs.. aspirin and motrin for example. Tylenol is okay...but if you have prescription anti inflammatory drugs check with doctor before taking Motrin...and eat even just cracker to save your stomach. You should do this with all anti inflammatory drugs period.
Hope it is just some age issues and nothing serious! but try the motrin!! and ask doctor how high you can take...you can take a lot higher than told for otc but do not with out doctor's instructions etc.
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