Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Knee And Hip Pain

jennyj

By jennyj
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
Posted

The last three nights I have had severe knee and hip pain. It is on the right side of my body. I have been taking Tylenol Arthritis durning the day but I take Tylenol PM to sleep but can't take both. If I take the PM I can't sleep for the pain, if I take the Arthritis I can't sleep well. Help!!! Anyone else have this problem?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


natalunia Rookie
natalunia
Posted

Why not just take 1-2 benadryls? The active ingredient in Tylenol PM that makes you sleepy is diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine is just plain old Benadryl.

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
Posted
  • Author
Why not just take 1-2 benadryls? The active ingredient in Tylenol PM that makes you sleepy is diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine is just plain old Benadryl.

Can I still take the Tylenol Arthritis?? :unsure:

Smunkeemom Enthusiast
Smunkeemom
Posted

I like to take aleve, for my knee and hip pain. It looks to be gluten free and it lasts for 12 hours. I got tired of popping tylenol every 4 hours.

*not a sales rep for aleve

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

I still get the hip pain, it is much better since going gluten-free, though. I use Bufferin Extra Strength.

natalunia Rookie
natalunia
Posted

jennyj, what I meant was do not take the Tylenol PM... Just take the Tylenol Arthritis, then when you need to sleep, take 1-2 benadryl (no Tylenol PM) 30 minutes before you want to sleep. That way you won't be overdosing on Tylenol, but will get the same benefit as the Tylenol PM gave you in terms of sleep.

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
Posted
  • Author
jennyj, what I meant was do not take the Tylenol PM... Just take the Tylenol Arthritis, then when you need to sleep, take 1-2 benadryl (no Tylenol PM) 30 minutes before you want to sleep. That way you won't be overdosing on Tylenol, but will get the same benefit as the Tylenol PM gave you in terms of sleep.

Thank you for your help. I am going to try it tonight so I can get some sleep.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

I used to have terrible knee pain and pain in my thumbs (weird, huh?). I take msm, glucosamine, and chondroitin as supplements because they are for your joints. As long as I take them, I'm fine. You'd still need painkillers for immediate relief.

I think in my case it was a candida problem because it happened right after 21 days on antibiotics. Being gluten-free helps, which could also be because I'm not feeding the candida. It's a delicate balance, isn't it?

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

I haven't experienced knee or other joint pain (yet!), but I've had some serious dental and head pain over the last couple of years, and the one painkiller that was incredibly effective was Advil extra strength gel caps. They are in a class by themselves, I tell ya. They were the only med that worked...and they worked quickly. My brother-in law has since had very bad arthritic hip pain, and was on valium, then codeine, and finally another major prescription painkiller, all failing to take the pain away. I gave him the last of my gel caps, and he called me that evening, barely able to speak. He was so astounded at how quickly and effectively the Advil worked. I know it seems hard to believe, an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory working this well, and I still can't understand it. But try it! And make sure it's the GEL caps, not the normal capsules.

JerryK Community Regular
JerryK
Posted
I haven't experienced knee or other joint pain (yet!), but I've had some serious dental and head pain over the last couple of years, and the one painkiller that was incredibly effective was Advil extra strength gel caps. They are in a class by themselves, I tell ya. They were the only med that worked...and they worked quickly. My brother-in law has since had very bad arthritic hip pain, and was on valium, then codeine, and finally another major prescription painkiller, all failing to take the pain away. I gave him the last of my gel caps, and he called me that evening, barely able to speak. He was so astounded at how quickly and effectively the Advil worked. I know it seems hard to believe, an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory working this well, and I still can't understand it. But try it! And make sure it's the GEL caps, not the normal capsules.

Look for sleep aids that contain doxlamine succinate. It is the strongest over the counter sleep aid you can buy and literally knocks the heck out of you. Don't take a whole one, at least to start out. I've taken

Xanax and this stuff actually works better.

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
Posted
  • Author

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I slept all night last night. I took the Tylenol Arthritis about 9 pm and a Benadryl about 10 pm. I went to bed at 10:30 and woke up at 6:30. Thanks for the advice.

mmaccartney Explorer
mmaccartney
Posted

My knees are generally OK, but my hips, ankles, and hands hurt all the time they get worse when I get glutened, and sometimes they flare up along with my lower back for no known reason. I am suspecting I have RA but don't know for sure. The symptoms fit, and the treatment my Dr is giving me fits. I am sure I've been tested, but I cannot recall what the results were and they may not have been accurate so early on.

Anyhow, everything I use requires an RX: Relafen (NSAID) twice per day, and Vicoden for pain every 4 hours.

Without that I don't think I could work. Even with that work gets tough sometimes.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

Just wanted to add what finally worked for me, although it of course does not apply to all. I got a great deal of joint and muscle pain relief when I went gluten-free but was never totally pain free until I realized I was also reacting to the nightshade family. This was discovered after I realized every time my DS came home for a weekend I would make chili or beef stew or a pasta sauce. I live alone so don't make these big batch items any other time. I would be in misery every time he came home for at least a week. After realizing this I did an actual challenge with the nightshades, (potatos, tomatoes, peppers - hate eggplant). I found I can have a slice of tomato or a small serving of potatoes but anything more than that or if I eat them daily I can barely move. It was for me the final link to a pain free life.

CeliacInSanDiego Apprentice
CeliacInSanDiego
Posted
My knees are generally OK, but my hips, ankles, and hands hurt all the time they get worse when I get glutened, and sometimes they flare up along with my lower back for no known reason. I am suspecting I have RA but don't know for sure. The symptoms fit, and the treatment my Dr is giving me fits. I am sure I've been tested, but I cannot recall what the results were and they may not have been accurate so early on.

Anyhow, everything I use requires an RX: Relafen (NSAID) twice per day, and Vicoden for pain every 4 hours.

Without that I don't think I could work. Even with that work gets tough sometimes.

I saw your post and it made me think of myself and my mom, both with multiple food intolerances that cause arthritic pain. My mom has been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus, before, but the diagnoses don't seem to stick. What sticks is that she gets arthritic symptoms from many foods.

I am "lucky" in that my mouth symptoms preceed my arthritis symptoms, so that I have an early warning that I did something wrong with my diet.

Perhaps if you were to look at other foods, your joints might improve. Mine have. Corn was a BIGGIE for me!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,141
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    smkatin
    Newest Member
    smkatin
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Headaches / Migraines and Hypoglycaemia

      By trents · Posted

      My migraines generally have their onset during the early morning hours as well. Presently, I am under siege with them, having headaches all but two days so far this month. I have looked at all the things reported to be common triggers (foods, sleep patterns, weather patterns, stress, etc.). Every time I think I start to see a pattern it proves not to pan out in the long run. I'm not sure it's any one thing but may, instead, be a combination of things that coalesce at certain times. It's very frustrating. The medication (sumatriptan or "Imatrix") is effective and is the only thing that will quell the pain. NSAIDs, Tylenol, even hydrocodone doesn't touch it. But they only give you 9 does of sumatriptan a month. And it doesn't help that medical science doesn't really know what causes migraines. They know some things about it but the root cause is still a mystery.
    • Scott Adams
      Tamale ingredients

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      These are labeled gluten-free: https://www.amazon.com/Corn-Husks-Tamales-Authentic-Flavorful/dp/B01MDSHUTM/
    • Wheatwacked
      GI DX celiac despite neg serology and no biopsy

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Just a gluten free diet is not enough.  Now you have to identify and replenish your malnutrition.  Celiac disease is co-morbid with malabsorption syndrome.  Low vitamin D, Low Thiamine caused Gastointeston Beriberi, low choline, low iodine are common the general population, and in newly diagnosed Celiacs in the western culture its is more likely.  It takes time to heal and you need to focus on vitamins and minerals.  Gluten free foods are not fortified like regular processed foods.  
    • Sarah Grace
      Headaches / Migraines and Hypoglycaemia

      By Sarah Grace · Posted

      Dear Kitty Since March I have been following your recommendations regarding vitamins to assist with various issues that I have been experiencing.  To recap, I am aged 68 and was late diagnosed with Celiac about 12 years ago.  I had been experiencing terrible early morning headaches which I had self diagnosed as hypoglycaemia.  I also mentioned that I had issues with insomnia, vertigo and brain fog.   It's now one year since I started on the Benfotiamine 600 mg/day.  I am still experiencing the hypoglycaemia and it's not really possible to say for sure whether the Benfotiamine is helpful.  In March this year, I added B-Complex Thiamine Hydrochloride and Magnesium L-Threonate on a daily basis, and I am now confident to report that the insomnia and vertigo and brain fog have all improved!!  So, very many thanks for your very helpful advice. I am now less confident that the early morning headaches are caused by hypoglycaemia, as even foods with a zero a GI rating (cheese, nuts, etc) can cause really server headaches, which sometimes require migraine medication in order to get rid off.  If you are able to suggest any other treatment I would definitely give it a try, as these headaches are a terrible burden.  Doctors in the UK have very limited knowledge concerning dietary issues, and I do not know how to get reliable advice from them. Best regards,
    • knitty kitty
      High DGP-A with normal IGA

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      @rei.b,  I understand how frustrating starting a new way of eating can be.  I tried all sorts of gluten-free processed foods and just kept feeling worse.  My health didn't improve until I started the low histamine AIP diet.  It makes a big difference.   Gluten fits into opioid receptors in our bodies.  So, removing gluten can cause withdrawal symptoms and reveals the underlying discomfort.  SIBO can cause digestive symptoms.  SIBO can prevent vitamins from being absorbed by the intestines.  Thiamine insufficiency causes Gastrointestinal Beriberi (bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation).  Thiamine is the B vitamin that runs out first because it can only be stored for two weeks.  We need more thiamine when we're sick or under emotional stress.  Gastric Beriberi is under recognised by doctors.  An Erythrocyte Transketolace Activity test is more accurate than a blood test for thiamine deficiency, but the best way to see if you're low in thiamine is to take it and look for health improvement.  Don't take Thiamine Mononitrate because the body can't utilize it well.  Try Benfotiamine.  Thiamine is water soluble, nontoxic and safe even at high doses.  I thought it was crazy, too, but simple vitamins and minerals are important.  The eight B vitamins work together, so a B Complex, Benfotiamine,  magnesium and Vitamin D really helped get my body to start healing, along with the AIP diet.  Once you heal, you add foods back in, so the AIP diet is worth doing for a few months. I do hope you'll consider the AIP diet and Benfotiamine.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.