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Ibuprofen gel for knee pain
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Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
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The only difference between taking tablets and using cream is how it gets into your system, I.e., they are both systemic which means they both go into the blood stream. You could apply on your skin anywhere and get the same therapeutic levels.
Would there be a time difference in how long they took to work, would you also please let us have the source of your information.
I've used ibuprofen gel on knees (and other joints) post-injury, especially where there was swelling - anecdotally it made a difference. How much of that was the ibuprofen itself and how much was due to the healing effects of massaging it in, I don't know, but I know enough other skaters who swear by it.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
Medical fact....the medicine has to get into your systemic system to work, I.e., it doesn't work locally like heat cream, it's all in your head.
T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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You could always seek to find the cause of the pain and correct that. Masking the symptoms doesn't cut it
Not my head, I just like reading about this sort of subject. Which is why i was hoping you could give us a decent lead to the source of replies.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
Ibuprofen tablets typically 400 mg per dose, gel 125 mg per dose, therefore tablets give a much higher plasma level of active ingredient.
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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That's what people say about various things. Don't get all silly and pedantic!
Although good advice to get the cause of his pain diagnosed, the OP is 69 years old. I hope he has a better doctor than me who reckons that at 66 years old I am too old to cycle more than a couple of miles. I could see the OP's doctor suggesting he stops cycling if that is what is aggravating his knees rather than look for a proper cause and remedy for his pain.
it is not being silly or pedantic, why do you think the OP asked the question, to get good honest advice that is why.
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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I was being honest, those creams for pain do nothing. As a sufferer of arthritis from birth I can confirm this.
Nothing scientific in that!
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
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Without wanting to get drawn into a tit for tat about this, a cursory google search shows a fair amount of research by reputable scientific sources that show the topical application of ibuprofen works including in cases of arthritis.
Well that seems to go against the medical profession then.
I take your point, but I'm comparing with "no ibuprofen", not with "oral ibuprofen".
