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ElaineM · 02-24-2011, 10:31 AM

I never heard that Motrin and Asprin affect bones.
I know we are supposed to stop Asprin before surgery, because it is a blood thinner.
Would something topical help?
1. Lydocaine patches and creams. Available by prescription.
2. Salonpas patches contain menthol, eucalyptus and campor. Available over ther counter at pharmacies.
I think there are other patches made by different companies
3. Herb Pharm St. John's Wort oil. Available over the counter at health food stores.
4. I use Vicks rub that has been cooled in the refrigerator when I don't have anything else. It has the same ingredients as Salonpas.
5. Would either a warm compress or an ice pack help pain?
Good luck with the pain.

02-24-2011, 10:31 AM	#6
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Re: what to take for mild pain relief I never heard that Motrin and Asprin affect bones. I know we are supposed to stop Asprin before surgery, because it is a blood thinner. Would something topical help? 1. Lydocaine patches and creams. Available by prescription. 2. Salonpas patches contain menthol, eucalyptus and campor. Available over ther counter at pharmacies. I think there are other patches made by different companies 3. Herb Pharm St. John's Wort oil. Available over the counter at health food stores. 4. I use Vicks rub that has been cooled in the refrigerator when I don't have anything else. It has the same ingredients as Salonpas. 5. Would either a warm compress or an ice pack help pain? Good luck with the pain. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.