deeschmee Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 So I do have an artificial disc L5S1. I've fallen down stairs way too many times in my life. I still have multiple herniated discs as well. Lately my whole body hurts. I work long shifts on my feet ( 7 hours) and also sleep on the couch ( it's new). My feet, hips, elbows and neck are so painful at the end of the day and early morning. I can't take Motrin, upsets my stomach and refuse a steroid. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, deeschmee said: So I do have an artificial disc L5S1. I've fallen down stairs way too many times in my life. I still have multiple herniated discs as well. Lately my whole body hurts. I work long shifts on my feet ( 7 hours) and also sleep on the couch ( it's new). My feet, hips, elbows and neck are so painful at the end of the day and early morning. I can't take Motrin, upsets my stomach and refuse a steroid. Any other suggestions? Pennsaid (sp) topical helps me with arthritic pain. Worth a shot. I believe it has an NSAID in it but it won’t pass your stomach. Edited December 30, 2018 by DammitJanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeschmee Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for that. I'm willing to try anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notloki Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Pennsaid is diclofenac sodium (Voltaren) in a 2 % gel and Voltaren makes a 1 % gel. They are COX inhibitors so they do affect your GI. Still it is a good way to use an NSAID. I found the gels work better after a hot shower, they are absorbed better. Just don't exceed the directions, it is just like taking a NSAID with all the attendant side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I use Voltaren, and it helps a lot. My rheumatologist prescribes it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeschmee Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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