Medications

duskstar

Does anyone have any medication they have found useful? I take dicroflenac acid for the pain and just recently it has started being completely useless! My nurse reccommended something to do with glucose something, though I cant remember what. Has anyone found anything that helps?

nearlybionic

Hi
Was it Glucosamine? If so it isn`t a pain killer, more of a supplement which is supposed to help with cartlildge/soft tissue in joints. Also Chondroitin can be advised for joints.
NB

mash65

hi you'll really have to discuss medication with your gp.
i too have osteoarthritis,diagnosed at 40 now 42.
im on ibuprofen,cocodomol 30/500(pain killer)zomorph slow realise morphine,oramorph(liquid morphine for break through pain)ampripyline(sleeping tablets)so theres a lot of meds that can help with the pain.
most of my joints are affected with OA,also my cervical & lumber spine.plus other conditions that go with it :roll:
have a good talk to gp as diclofenic is a painkiller (as is ibuprofen)but prescribed to reduce swelling,if your in pain theres better painkillers you just have to keep pushing to get them.
hope that helps.
debsx

tanith

duskstar wrote:

Does anyone have any medication they have found useful? I take dicroflenac acid for the pain and just recently it has started being completely useless! My nurse reccommended something to do with glucose something, though I cant remember what. Has anyone found anything that helps?

I have been taking a Rose-Hip Supplement for 6mths now and have had really good results... my pain is reduced quite a bit and mobility is better... its expensive but worth a try.. you can buy it in Boots or Tesco

joanlawson

Hi
I take Diclofenac too, with Omeprazole to protect my stomach. Diclofenac is an anti- inflammatory drug, but you can take paracetamol as well for the pain. Don't take both at the same time though. Leave an hour between.

I also have found that rose-hip supplement helps, and I take a supplement called Osteo-Biflex, which is a bit expensive, ( from Boots) but I think it is good.

Joan

elnafinn

I used to take diclofenac but after a couple of years it caused me stomach discomfort so I have taken for some time now Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) 60mg twice a day. This is an anti inflammatory. I am prescribed co codamol (pain killer) but rarely take them because it causes me to be constipated and feel lethargic etc. We are all different though.

I find wheatbags heated up in the microwave help my pain at night or if I am sitting but this is not a medication of course!

Elna x

eckstardeluxe

I also take Diclofenac but with a combination of drugs. Remember if you are taking this long term you will need Omeprazole to protect your stomach.

I take Tramadol, Amytryptiline and Gabapentin also.

The Tramdol I take throughout the day, Amytryptiline for night time. Th Gabapentin is for the severe problems I had with sciatica and neves.

This is the combination that works for me but not for everyone as they can make you very spaced out.

frogmorton

Hi
Diclo gave me the two-bob-bits too :oops:
I take arcoxia, amitrip at might omeprazole for my belly hydroxy (DMARD) and co-cos as and when. Like Elna they affect my bowels!!!
you have to get back to drs see what he/she suggets.
Take care
Toni x

ritwren

I take some of the above for pain but sometimes nothing helps. Other things worth mentioning are TENS machine, Heat/Cold packs and acupuncture, all of which can help a little at certain times. Do hope you find something to help.
rita

woodbon

Hi
I take amatriptylne, tramadol and sometimes diazapam for really bad muscle pain. Part of my problems are that I can't take anti inflammatories as I've had a burst ulcer, which lead to major surgery. I've tried quite a few before I found tramadol slow release.
Love Sue