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For back pain...anyone? Thanks

Over here we have a product called voltaren. It is potassium diclofenac. (spelling?) Not sure if you can get it in the States or what it is called, would be interested to know if anyone uses it.

This works really well as it relieves pain and loosens you up (anti inflammatory). Not good for the stomach (and plenty of other nasty side effects) and a good indicator for me that my back strength is falling away when I have to start taking these to play... However, I will go from hardly being able to walk to being able to play within half an hour!
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None of the above....I use Motrin. Works like a charm for me. However, I would imagine what works best really depends on what's the true cause of your back pain.

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Funny you say bring this up, I lived off of Advil, but startedusing aleve and it seemed to work better. Now I had a prescritiption that I would take pre round then follow up with aleve or advil at the turn as well... my discs are pretty bad so I live off the stuff.

I do know that I've takend these plus like 8 advil around and still was unable to play because of the pain. Love the back!

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I broke my wrist as a kid learning how to skate, and we never got it fixed right. So, I get a very sharp pain and it becomes very immoble and stiff every now and then. So, when it's acting up and I plan on playing I take some Tylenol Artwritis. Seems to work...
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Advil. Otherwise, Tylenol. I usually exceed the recommended dosage (shh, don't tell anyone) and take three minimum or 4 for worse pain.

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I can't take ibuprofin (Advil, Motrin) or naproxin (Aleve) because of kidney problems and those products are rough on the kidneys. I normally dose up with Tylenol when I'm leaving the house on the way to the course. Dosing before the round keeps me more comfortable during the round and I experience much less discomfort later...

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I like advil for most body pain, but for the back aleve seems to work the best
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Aleve for my back seems to be the best. However, a Motrin 800 is my favorite when I can get one. Great for the pain without effecting the brain. A friend has major problems so they give them to him all the time. He tries not to take them too often so I will get a few from him when I need it.
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I pop 3 Aleve at 6 am if I am going to play 36 for the day. If just walking 9 or riding 18 I "man UP" and just go man.....

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Thanks for the feedback. I remember reading something about either Advil or Aleve raising your blood pressure...not sure though. Higher BP on the course would not be a good thing.

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I can't take ibuprofin (Advil, Motrin) or naproxin (Aleve) because of kidney problems and those products are rough on the kidneys. I normally dose up with Tylenol when I'm leaving the house on the way to the course. Dosing before the round keeps me more comfortable during the round and I experience much less discomfort later...

Ditto the first part. I only take a Tylenol if I've got a serious headache - no such problems on the course however.

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I prefer motrin and a LOT of stretching for my back pain. I have found in this off-season that stretching my hamstrings helps just as much as the Motrin but I am sure that is case specific.
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Generally I like to stretch the muscle as much as I can..before i try a pain reliever..but I actually use something that might seem strange...I use Vicks vapor Rub...it might seem weird but it actually works for me whenever i have a muscle that aches..Though I would recommend Advil--i just think its the best

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For back pain...anyone? Thanks

I have arthritis in my lower back. Two Alleves (or the generic equivalent: Naproxen / Naprosyn) and I'm good for at least eight hours.

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