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Soreness And Pain In Ankle, Knee, Shoulder And Neck. Physically Active. On Tylenol. Any Better Medication Like Advil?
Thank you. I'm 60 years old 5'9" 225/Lbs good health. I play rigorous badminton 3x a week and
have ankle, knee, shoulder, neck soreness. I've taken Tylenol 2000mg per day approx. and
I may be overdoing this med. This is a mild to moderate pain and soreness, Are there other
better meds such as advil? Thank you I've been fortunate to have general good health. RIck
have ankle, knee, shoulder, neck soreness. I've taken Tylenol 2000mg per day approx. and
I may be overdoing this med. This is a mild to moderate pain and soreness, Are there other
better meds such as advil? Thank you I've been fortunate to have general good health. RIck
Tue, 21 May 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
It is perfectly fine to use pain killers for mild to moderate body pains.
However, the pain and the sores should not last long.
If they are persistent despite taking medication, you need to consult an orthopedician.
These pains could be due to sprain or strain.
Since, you are physically active there is a possibility of stretching and/ or pulling muscle or ligament.
Taking medications over a long period of time can be harmful.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
It is perfectly fine to use pain killers for mild to moderate body pains.
However, the pain and the sores should not last long.
If they are persistent despite taking medication, you need to consult an orthopedician.
These pains could be due to sprain or strain.
Since, you are physically active there is a possibility of stretching and/ or pulling muscle or ligament.
Taking medications over a long period of time can be harmful.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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