Something to ease sore-strained muscles?

Nathan

Nathan

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Well "Muscle Relaxers" comes to mind, but I've been told by the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy that since I've turned 65(5 years ago) I can no longer be prescribed any medication that would affect my central nervous system. That, to guard against liability for balance issues that could result in a fall and injury.

Of course as health care professionals educated and indoctrinated in the 'word' from the Merck Bible, the first words out of their mouth is Take two Tylenol" blahblahblah...yea, right I could get vulgar at this point but I won't. Tylenol has only ever worked for pain if you put something in it that works, like codeine or some other opioid. So no pain options except my trusty hot /cold flack-seed bag, and a well timed cocktail....

Any other home remedies to relax sore & stiff muscles?
Different healthcare provider?
Street drugs?

P.S. I've tried CBD oil, it just doesn't work for me.
 

Kaiser is totally crazy, of you have pulled muscles or pinched nerves sometimes a muscle relaxer is needed. Meloxicam is a good drug for joint pain, I think it is a type of anti inflammatory. I took that for hip pain. A good soak in the tub with warm or hot water can help.
 

NorthernLight said:
You didn't say how you got the sore-strained muscles. If it's from exercise or chores, stretching afterwards can prevent such problems. I'd recommend a daily 15-minute stretch routine, even if you don't exercise.
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I think I might have strained my lower back muscles from moving the refrigerator(getting a new one delivered today). I don't normally get such strains, I exercise(including ample stretching) every day.
 
Nathan said:
I've had Meloxicam in the past, works well but is still an NSAID, which I'm avoiding like the plague, due to increase risk of stroke, heart attack and the skin bruising(purpura).
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That is interesting, I've taken meloxicam for years and it does help with aches and pains. I have recently been more susceptible to bruising, particularly my hands and arms, now I am wonder if there could be a connect. May ask my Dr.
 
The CBD oil did nothing for me as well. However, CBD cream worked great. Pain in my poor ole knees used to wake me at night but now I put CBD cream on them and that’s no longer a problem. I use products from Myaderm and Charlotte’s Web. Not cheap but have been effective for me.
 
Alligatorob said:
That is interesting, I've taken meloxicam for years and it does help with aches and pains. I have recently been more susceptible to bruising, particularly my hands and arms, now I am wonder if there could be a connect. May ask my Dr.
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Same here. I have taken it for years but have noticed recent bruising and don’t recall any incident that might have caused it. My gastroenterologist has been after me to stop taking them so maybe I should take her advice.
 
J-Kat said:
The CBD oil did nothing for me as well. However, CBD cream worked great. Pain in my poor ole knees used to wake me at night but now I put CBD cream on them and that’s no longer a problem. I use products from Myaderm and Charlotte’s Web. Not cheap but have been effective for me.
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The last time I bought CDB oil was Charlotte's Web, I paid a pretty penny for it, but sadly no noticeable results.
 
Exercise is great but refrigerators are heavy. Even fit old farts pull muscles. 🥴

It's probably too late to use this therapy now, but for next time, and you know there'll be a next time, old boy. 😉

Should You Use Heat or Cold on a Muscle Strain? > https://mdmonthly.com/use-heat-cold-muscle-strain/

This is pretty good.

Boiron Arnicare Gel for Relief of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Soreness, and Swelling from Bruises or Injury - Non-greasy and Fragrance-Free - 4.2 oz


I hope you feel better, Nathan. 🙂

Bella ✌️
 
Bella said:
Exercise is great but refrigerators are heavy. Even fit old farts pull muscles. 🥴

I hope you feel better, Nathan. 🙂

Bella ✌️
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Thanks Bella! I put some Arincare in my Amazon shopping cart. ;)

I got some relief for today, found an old medicine bottle with 2 Xanax left, took one and making an improvement. I feel a bit whoosy headed, it didn't do that back when I was prescribed it....10 years ago.
 
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