Monday, 24 November 2008

Are NSAIDs Safe for Chronic Joint Pain

The most common practice for treating conditions such as an injured joint is a combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or NSAIDs.  These medicines, such as Motrin, Aleve, or ibuprofen, are recommended to reduce swelling and inflammation, but are NSAIDs safe for chronic joint pain? 

These medications used to treat pain in joints are often associated with a number of side effects.  Some of the most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and stomach upset.  Others have complained of drowsiness, fluid retention, and in serious cases kidney or liver failure, and even ulcers.

If you are allergic to NSAIDs or have any of the side effects, perhaps you should consider alternative treatment such as supplements.  There are many great products on the market that offer the same benefits of NSAIDs without the side affects. 

Posted by inflameawayceladrin at 11:31 PM EST | Post Comment | Permalink
Updated: Tuesday, 25 November 2008 12:03 AM EST

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