
Is Ibuprofen Advisable For Arthritis Pain In Knees, Lower Back And Shoulder?

As of this date, I have lost approximately 55 lbs. I also drink water with organic lemon juice in it. I now weigh 275 lbs and am already feeling better. I now have more stamina and breathing isn't as labored. I am just now taking Coreg for high blood pressure; (135-160/75-90) on the direction of my cardiologist. I hate taking pills. I have one cup of coffee in the morning with creamer (lo-fat). I drink 6-8 oz. of prune juice every morning. And one of my doctors' told me to also drink green tea with lemon and a little honey. He is also a believer in turmeric. I have a light breakfast - 2 bagels with cream cheese, 2 bananas and sometimes a couple of pieces of dill Havarti with some salami for protein. I usually don't have a regular lunch. I have some apples along with water and usually have a good dinner. I also take Lamictal (100 mg), Lorazepam (0.5 mg x3 daily), Duloxetine (Cymbalta - 60 mg/day), Eliquis (5 mg/ 2x/day).
Losing weight is the key
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Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Knee pain and arthritis can be relieved by NSAIDs and ibuprofen is an NSAID. But i believe the cause for it is the weight your knees are bearing. YOu need toreduce that, that is the best treatment. Its good news that you lost 55 pounds but still you have a long way to go as 275 pounds is still very high. Body weight is beared by kness and it worsens arthritis no matter what you do as age related articular degeneration is accelerated in such cases.
Nutshell, take painkillers like ibuprofen and continue this good diet and lifestyle measures you already adapted and better sign up to an FDA approved weight loss program and let them help. As losing weight alone will help with all your problems of knee pain, heart problem, shortness of breath etc.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan


Weight loss is the key. Physio trainer will give the exercises
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Thank you for getting back to me
Knee strengthening is only possible if the muscle attached to it are strengthened. Knee strengthening exercises are the best. Exercises involving muscles around like thigh muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings etc all should be involved. Knee flexion and extension exercises and jogging walking etc. Talk to a physical therapist and let them give you a set of exercises to helpt he knee strengthened but as i mentioned earlier, getting these pounds off will be the main key.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan

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