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Suggest Medicines For Inflammation Caused Due To Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Question : I suffer from ankylosing spondilitis . I also suffer from 2 types of heart arythymia ..I am taking Coumadin and as a result am unable to take medications for inflammation. I am seventy four years old. Is there anything I can take to relief the pain caused by the inflammation? Sincerely yours, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Paracetamol and perhaps opioids

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

paracetamol (acetaminophen) is safe to use regarding the risk for bleeding and can have additive effect on pain control with celebrex-like drugs.
If the pain cannot be adequately controlled with paracetamol then adding a mild opioid (by mouth) only when the pain is very severe will help more.
Please remember though that opioids, when used for a long time, can cause addiction and tolerance which means that you should only use them when absolutely necessary.

I hope you find my answer helpful!
Contact me again, if you'd like more information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Medicines For Inflammation Caused Due To Ankylosing Spondylitis

Brief Answer: Paracetamol and perhaps opioids Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX paracetamol (acetaminophen) is safe to use regarding the risk for bleeding and can have additive effect on pain control with celebrex-like drugs. If the pain cannot be adequately controlled with paracetamol then adding a mild opioid (by mouth) only when the pain is very severe will help more. Please remember though that opioids, when used for a long time, can cause addiction and tolerance which means that you should only use them when absolutely necessary. I hope you find my answer helpful! Contact me again, if you'd like more information. Kind Regards!