Aching muscles & joints

Two people said POIS symptoms eased a good deal after impacted wisdom teeth were removed. One had all four out; those teeth used to hurt during POIS, and symptoms improved but didn't vanish. The other said the tooth problem virtually disappeared and POIS symptoms dropped significantly. Tooth removal is a medical procedure, so ask a dentist.

Two people mentioned CBD oil. One used a whole stack of supplements including CBD and said symptoms dropped by about 80%, with episodes shrinking from 5 days to 24–36 hours. The other used large amounts as needed, under the tongue or vaped, reportedly for pain.

Two people said taking ibuprofen and Claritin (loratadine, an allergy pill) together right after ejaculation eased their pain and allergy-like reaction, and one called the combination good relief. Neither gave doses. Personal reports — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person dealing with joint pain after orgasm said they use black seed oil together with Celebrex, an antihistamine (regular Allegra) and holy basil, and that it helps. They did not say how much the oil alone contributed.

One person said that for joint pain after orgasm they take Celebrex plus antihistamines (regular Allegra, black seed oil and holy basil) and found it helped. Holy basil was just one part of that mix, and no dose was given. Personal report only — check with a doctor before combining medication and herbal supplements.

For POIS-related pain, one person said they vape or eat cannabis as needed (also for fun). No product type or amount was given.

One person who got joint pain after orgasm said they took Celebrex (celecoxib) together with an antihistamine (regular Allegra), black seed oil and holy basil, and felt it helped. No dose or timing was given.

One person said 12-hour fexofenadine (Allegra), an allergy medicine, eased their aches and pains but left them feeling a bit out of it. Personal report — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person said they took one ibuprofen two hours before orgasm and coped better, but they were also doing other things and could not tell which one helped. A single personal report — talk to a doctor before using medication.

In reply to another poster, one person said the symptoms described go away with seed saving and avoiding ejaculation, and that building the discipline to keep up nofap is better. No duration was given and no one else reported on it.

One user said they sometimes use celecoxib during a POIS episode to ease aches and pains, though they worry that NSAIDs hurt diamine oxidase (DAO). Personal report only — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person said pre-cum triggers extreme leg pain and lower back pain, and NSAIDs such as meloxicam, Arcoxia (etoricoxib) or Celebrex (celecoxib) help. No dose or timing was given. Personal report — these are prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, so talk to a doctor first.

One person said taking 2 g of curcumin a day helped a lot with their joint pain and brain fog, though it gave them stomach trouble. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person said that eating less gluten helped their joint pain. They didn't say how much they cut back.

One person said they took 25–75 mg of zinc after orgasm and thought it had an effect on their knee and muscles, without saying what changed. It was a single dose after orgasm, not daily. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person said that 10 mg of low-dose amitriptyline (Elavil) every night before sleep for two months improved their sleep, mood, pain and brain fog somewhat, and mentioned having read it also blocks histamine. Personal report only — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person said cold showers or cold-water swimming relieve body pain, adding that pain during POIS episodes is much worse, especially during abstinence, and cold exposure helps then. How long each time wasn't mentioned.

One person said diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory painkiller, helps with the pain during episodes. Dose, route, timing and frequency weren't given. Personal report only — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person with body pain said they take 500 mg of niacin and a multivitamin right after ejaculation, and felt the niacin was of some help. Personal report only — niacin at this dose is worth checking with a doctor first.

One person said a warm shower right after orgasm gives them relief, though they admitted it may not be the answer people are hoping for.

One person said stretching and foam rolling help with their rib pain. How often wasn't mentioned.

One post described sunbathing in direct sunlight after ejaculation, about 30 minutes per side, as a fairly quick way to feel better. No one else reported back, so treat it as a single personal claim.

Among people with tooth or jaw inflammation, someone mentioned taking niacinamide and ibuprofen together 45 minutes before ejaculation, with no doses given and no clear result reported. Personal mention only — check with a doctor before trying medication or supplements.

One post mentioned taking the herb cleavers (Galium aparine) during episodes to ease pain; no one else reported back, and it did not say how it was used. Personal report only — check with a doctor before trying herbs.