If you are taking the 200 miligram Advils, then you can take up to 4 pills at a time. That is the prescription dose. My doctor told me that. When I severed my thumb, that's what I was taking was 800 miligrams ibprofen which is what advil is and I thought it worked far better then the narcotic pain killers they were giving me! Try that and let us know if it helps.

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Quality problems right? You’re healthy enough to work out. I have a neck strain that sends pain down to my hand.

Neither of those solutions will work. Time and some treatment remedies will get you patched up.

Stay positive.

Just an obvious reminder that as bad as you feel now, you'd feel so much worse the morning after you broke six years of sobriety, no matter how much relief you got at the time. It sucks to be injured, I get it. I work out everyday, heavy weights 3x week, and always on guard for an injury, as I know how much it will mess with my life if I can't hit the gym. However, when I have been down, I'll up the ibuprofen as bob suggests and focus on other things that I can do like cardio, yard work, etc. Okay, so you're wife isn't so sympathetic, but we are! We feel your pain and know you can get through this. You've had our back many times and we're here for you man. You can do this!!!

Ouch!!! The elbow is less prone to injury through sport than any other joint - simply due to its hinge mechanism. A bang however can knock the elbow and the tendons to such an extent that the pain can often be mistaken as injury to the forearm and vice Versa . Whilst inflammation occurs in that area, rest is almost impossible -
Anti inflammatory tablets will help reduce the pain but taken orally they have to be absorbed through the digestive system before expersing into the blood stream - and can cause havoc to the stomach.
Try an anti inflammatory gel that can be rubbed directly into the elbow and surrounding area. It will be absorbed into the muscles and tendons immediately giving relief and better range of movement...., there are so many ways to exercise without too much emphasis:/use/
Impact on the elbow and forearm .... go back to basics and do some natural weight bearing exercises like standing squats:/ lunges or a fast walk carrying a back pack full of tinned foods for extra weight to maximise endurance ...... don’t despair injury doesn’t mean you can’t train it just means you have to adapt or find an alternative whilst you repair!!! X JF

After reading Judgefitness reply, it made me think of something else that might help. Try those lidocaine patches. You can buy the 4 percent ones otc but you would have to get a dr prescription for the 5 percent ones. On these kind of patches, the lidocaine is absorbed through the skin and numbs it so you can't feel it. I use them for low back pain and they work great! It takes a few hours before you begin to notice a difference but they work, in fact, I have one on right now. So you have lots of options. Let us know how you are doing!

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1is2many-- I am so sorry you are in pain. I hope the appointment you make offers a path to relief and recovery. Hang in there, friend. As Kevin105 said, breaking your sobriety would make you feel worse. Life on life's terms can be difficult, but it certainly can be done and you have proven that to yourself.

So sorry you are experiencing this. You can try kratom and agmatine, both work great for pain, as well as curb cravings for alcohol or pain medication. If you need any info, you can email me.

Thoughts are with you 1is2many. You got this. Focus on you will get to the doctors. I agree with what everyone said above between the patches to iborophen, to the roll on stuff. I forget the name. My tattoo artist used it. It worked well. Six years is right around the corner. You got this and so much more. You even said it. My prayers are with you. Many blessings dear friend. P.s be careful too with the ibprophen. Make sure you eat well so you dont cause stomach ulcers.

Still sober and the elbow still hurts but I just keep on the path. Went to a meeting today and also appreciate all the replies. Just I have a low threshold for pain and have in the past been so quick to drink or drug to numb. Thanks again pals
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Good luck 1 2, feel better soon!
Why is it easier to find weakness than strength? Weakness finds me; I have to search for strength. I guess we're all just imperfect humans... Just doing our best here!