December 4, 2008

Font Size
A
A
A

Tendinitis (cont.)

Medications

  • The doctor may recommend pain control with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs you can buy over-the-counter, such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil).

  • If pain is severe, the doctor may give you an injection with steroids. This may help by decreasing pain and inflammation but should not be done more than a few times because steroids weaken the tendon, leaving it vulnerable to rupture (see ruptured tendon).


Learn more about medications like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) on RxList.com.




Next: Other Therapy »

Printer-Friendly Format  |  Email to a Friend

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

eMedicineHealth is a first aid and consumer health information site written by physicians for patients and consumers.
WebMD Symptom Checker - Start Here

Low Fat and Exercise InjuryLow Fat and Exercise Injury
Learn how a low-fat diet can increase the risk for injury during exercise. See more WebMD Videos »

Adult Skin Problems Slideshow

Search Medical Dictionary