Hello! My mother is 69 years old she had a stroke, two hip replacement and arthritis. I give her instaflex, she goes to physio therapy and other pain killers, I do not how help her, she always in pain. All her joints are swollen. If you can advise I would appreciate it. Than you in advance. Tarana
Hi just read about your mothers condition. You have said that all her joints are swollen so then if it's the small joints of the hands with the other major joints you will need to check out for rheumatoid arthritis even though she is much older. Swollen joints need elastic bandaging after pain cream applications. Cold packs may be applied if the swelling is recent.in case this has been going on for a while then the hand and feet can be immersed in warm salt water for a while. Excessive swelling means fluid collection which needs to be aspirated by a needle. Apart from the regular painkillers she will need medications like celecoxib or meloxicam.