Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?

Posted by lindaadele @lindaadele, Jun 27 11:16am

When I saw my rheumatologist she was ready to give me another medication for PMR. Not one medication has worked for me and I’m really afraid to try any new medication’s. I was wondering if any of you had any luck with these over-the-counter painkillers for their PMR? any information you can give me would be very very helpful! Thank you !

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lindaadele | @lindaadele | Jul 4 6:26pm

In reply to @tweetypie13 "Thx for confirming. Do you find the need to take anything?" + (show)

Right now I’m just taking one day at a time!

tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | Jul 4 7:36pm

In reply to @lindaadele "Right now I’m just taking one day at a time!" + (show)

Thx 🙏 good luck to us both/all

bonitatan846 | @bonitatan846 | Jul 6 12:41pm

I am hearing different information and would like to hear more input. I am down to 2mg a day for a couple of weeks now. My NP told me I should/can take 2 Tylenol arthritis 650mg up to 3 times a day. Can I take ibuprofen or aleve instead or will that interfere with the prednisone?

edith1953 | @edith1953 | Jul 6 12:50pm

Yes I have. Great for tooth extraction also!

Mike | @dadcue | Jul 6 3:20pm

In reply to @bonitatan846 "I am hearing different information and would like to hear more input. I am down to..." + (show)

The Prednisone Pharmacist (Dr Megan) did a video about this a few days ago. As a pharmacist, I think she is very knowledgeable about drug interactions. Check out some of her other videos about PMR too.

bonitatan846 | @bonitatan846 | Jul 6 4:26pm

Thank you for this info. Very helpful. Much appreciated.

art43 | @art43 | Jul 7 9:02am

In reply to @bonitatan846 "I am hearing different information and would like to hear more input. I am down to..." + (show)

Generally, we are cautioned against taking any NSAID while on prednisone unless YOUR OWN doctor approves.
You can easily get information on how these drugs interact, and opinions in this forum, but only your doc knows of other conditions you might have that could influence the decision.
My own doc approved (very) occasional use once I was down to 2mg of prednisone, but only if I took with food and a Prilosec (antacid).
Be careful. Good luck.

farnhamlaf1 | @farnhamlaf1 | Jul 7 11:46am

I take one Tylenol a day so I can play PB an go to the gym

jimp | @boo3 | Jul 7 2:59pm

Have to agree with checking with your doctor regarding taking OTC pain relievers. But in my case both my rheumatologist and GP gave me the ok to take Aleve or Tylanol with my prednisone. Actually my GP at my last wellness visit suggested that for the 5 days before a scheduled surgery if pain in hands or knees bothered me Tylanol Arthritis would be ok. I will definitely check with rheumatologist at next visit at end of month regarding that info, also one piece of info I left out regarding being ok’d to take otc is that the only medication I take other than prednisone is a statin for cholesterol.

lindaadele | @lindaadele | Jul 7 3:52pm

In reply to @bonitatan846 "I am hearing different information and would like to hear more input. I am down to..." + (show)

If it were me and I had questions about the amount of medication‘s that I should take I would speak to my NP and ask her any questions that I have if I’m not comfortable with the information that the NP gave me. Hope my information helps you out.