i have severe back issues. get a lot of pain from inflammation. dr. gave me lidocaine gel and voltaren that dont do much.
Coumadin - are there any antiinflammatory meds u can take while on coumidin?
Question posted by coldman on 8 March 2013
Last updated on 15 July 2015
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4 Answers
DemoninDC
12 March 2013
All NSAIDs are going to cause you a problem with Coumadin. Have you tried Flexeril or a similiar drug to stop the spasms that are causing the inflammation? Taking the Flexeril with your Viocidin for a week or two may give you some relief.
Sassypants1948
15 July 2015
Go to a Chiropractor... and Massages... Walking... Icing the area where your pain is coming from..Leg and Hip pain are related to the Lower Back. I am on Warfarin for the rest of my life..I have an active blood clot to the SMA atrery to the small Intestine,,can't be removed...
Inactive
9 March 2013
Alongside of the previous responses, I'll add what I do for back pain. I'm also on warfarin. I drink a couple glasses of water, with a teaspoon of baking soda mixed in, spaced several hours apart. It helps flush excess lactic acid out of the muscle tissue. If you decide to try this, remember to take any antacid (baking soda) at least two hours before and two hours after any other meds. Antacids interfere with absorption.
Like with anything else, ask your doc first.
Good luck.
DzooBaby
8 March 2013
Most anti-inflammatories will shoot your INRs through the roof. Let your Dr know you are still having pain. You may be able to take a mild opioid for pain along with coumadin.
coldman
9 March 2013
i do take 6 vics 5/325 a day. been taking 3 for years. have built tolerance. they dont help much now.now they want to wean me off it and give me proper meds is what they said. probably want to give me antidepressants that give me bad side effects. i see them next week. should be interesting.ready to give up on pain clinics but where else can u go for help?
kaismama
8 March 2013
I'm surprised he even gave you the voltaren. These meds will increase the action of the coumadin . Voltaren is a very strong one and if it doesn't help its doubtful another one would.
coldman
8 March 2013
voltaren is gel they
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