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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 497224" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I realize you know a LOT more about the gut issues than I do, but would a medication like donnatol be helpful? It is the only thing I have ever tried that helps wth the IBS. Also, is he on any kind of DMARD for the Crrohns? Here the docs talked about that when they thought I had it. I don't, I have other issues, but I do remember that. Also, would it maybe be time to discuss a biologic for the Crohns? Those are the injectables like Enbrel. They are seriously heavy duty medications and if they can be avoided they should, but this is eating a big portion of his life.</p><p></p><p>As for the elbow and future sports injuries, do topical medications work better since they don't go through the digestive system? I got samples of voltaren gel and it is amazing. I break out in a rash if I take any oral NSAIDs so the doctor thought maybe this would help and not cause problems. It was amazing but I cannot afford it (not covered because it is expensive as all new medications are). You can also get ibuprofen compounded into a gel, but that is not paid by insurance because it is compounded. The other thing that might help is arnica gel. It is homeopathic and shouldn't impact his gut but can help heal bruises, sprains, and soft tissue injuries. </p><p></p><p>The other thing to get are LIDODERM patches. They are AMAZING. Insurance should cover them and he can wear them for up to 12 hrs. If he is putting them on his knee or elbow or another bendy place, an ace bandage is a big help in holding them in place. They can be cut to whatever shape is needed. Most docs don't think about them but once I have had a doctor try them, they rx them to everyone they see pretty much. I made my mom call her doctor about them and he said okay, then she gave him one to try (he is about 400 pounds and of course his joints are in a lot of pain) and he was shocked that he hadn't given them to everyone before that. My aunt came to visit and banged her knee (which needed to be replaced anyway) and I had her call her doctor and get an okay and she was amazed and then made her doctor try them and now this guy gives them to all his patients who have joint/muscle problems. They truly are that good. Think of emla cream that lasted 12 hrs and covered a 4 inch by 6 inch area - that is what they are. I also use them for splinter removal. Bro had a 2 inch one that was super deep and he didn't have insurance, so we put a patch on for an hour and then were able to remove the splinter and clean the wound with-o him flinching or feeling how bad it was. Every first aid kid should have them for that type of problem, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Given that difficult child can't have so many pain medications, if he can have codeine then I would talk to his doctor about an rx for 15 or 20 lortab (yes, they can constipate but they don't tear your gut up the ay nsaids do) and keep them locked up for this kind of major pain. I would also keep some of the lidoderm patches on hand at all time. </p><p></p><p>Did you know you can buy ace type bandages by the case online? Every year or two I buy 50 of them for J to use because she is always falling/tripping/banging her knees on something. MUCH MUCH cheaper than buying 1 or 2 at a time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 497224, member: 1233"] I realize you know a LOT more about the gut issues than I do, but would a medication like donnatol be helpful? It is the only thing I have ever tried that helps wth the IBS. Also, is he on any kind of DMARD for the Crrohns? Here the docs talked about that when they thought I had it. I don't, I have other issues, but I do remember that. Also, would it maybe be time to discuss a biologic for the Crohns? Those are the injectables like Enbrel. They are seriously heavy duty medications and if they can be avoided they should, but this is eating a big portion of his life. As for the elbow and future sports injuries, do topical medications work better since they don't go through the digestive system? I got samples of voltaren gel and it is amazing. I break out in a rash if I take any oral NSAIDs so the doctor thought maybe this would help and not cause problems. It was amazing but I cannot afford it (not covered because it is expensive as all new medications are). You can also get ibuprofen compounded into a gel, but that is not paid by insurance because it is compounded. The other thing that might help is arnica gel. It is homeopathic and shouldn't impact his gut but can help heal bruises, sprains, and soft tissue injuries. The other thing to get are LIDODERM patches. They are AMAZING. Insurance should cover them and he can wear them for up to 12 hrs. If he is putting them on his knee or elbow or another bendy place, an ace bandage is a big help in holding them in place. They can be cut to whatever shape is needed. Most docs don't think about them but once I have had a doctor try them, they rx them to everyone they see pretty much. I made my mom call her doctor about them and he said okay, then she gave him one to try (he is about 400 pounds and of course his joints are in a lot of pain) and he was shocked that he hadn't given them to everyone before that. My aunt came to visit and banged her knee (which needed to be replaced anyway) and I had her call her doctor and get an okay and she was amazed and then made her doctor try them and now this guy gives them to all his patients who have joint/muscle problems. They truly are that good. Think of emla cream that lasted 12 hrs and covered a 4 inch by 6 inch area - that is what they are. I also use them for splinter removal. Bro had a 2 inch one that was super deep and he didn't have insurance, so we put a patch on for an hour and then were able to remove the splinter and clean the wound with-o him flinching or feeling how bad it was. Every first aid kid should have them for that type of problem, in my opinion. Given that difficult child can't have so many pain medications, if he can have codeine then I would talk to his doctor about an rx for 15 or 20 lortab (yes, they can constipate but they don't tear your gut up the ay nsaids do) and keep them locked up for this kind of major pain. I would also keep some of the lidoderm patches on hand at all time. Did you know you can buy ace type bandages by the case online? Every year or two I buy 50 of them for J to use because she is always falling/tripping/banging her knees on something. MUCH MUCH cheaper than buying 1 or 2 at a time. [/QUOTE]
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