whats best medication/painkillers for OA

lavenderlady

I am on medication for my OA but was wondering what you all took not only for pain relief but to dampen down symptons before they got bad enough for pain relief, michelle xx

Rictina

I take diclofenac 50mg 3 times a day, Pregabalin 300mg twice aday, Tramadol 400mg twice a day & paracetamol as a top up as & when.

I will be intrested to see what other members take too.

bobbyger

Before my op I used to take co-codamol 30/500 two tablets 4 times a day. although, all that done was take the edge off the constant pain. It most definately did not make any difference to the sharp pain when I overcompressed my ankle joint or put too much weight on it.

prefabkid47

I take 1 x 50mg diclofenac daily and paracetamol as and when required (usually 4 x 500 mg daily),plus bumetanide 1 x 1mg daily to reduce swelling.

Fortunately my ankle OA usually only gives me pain when I put weight on it (ie when I stand or walk!!).

rugbygirl

I take:

co-codomal 30/500 - 2 tablets 4 times a day
gabapenthin 300 - 1 tablet 3 times a day
diclofenac 50 - 1 tablet 3 times a day
opremazol - 1 tablet a day

My Gabapenthin might be increased to 2 tablets 3 times a day and to be put on amitriptyline as well.

Sometimes I wonder if I am still on this planet. I cant take anything that is morphine based as I am allergic to it.

I wouldnt mind taking this lot if I actually thought they were helping with the pain.

woodbon

I've gone from co-codamol to Tramadol SR, which seem to help me more and just increased my amatriptylne at night. made me very sleepy for a week or so when the dose was upped but I'm getting used to it now. Hope this helps you. I think we are all different also we get used to the drug we are on and sometimes just a change might help. Love Sue

Nellyphant

I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and bilateral arthritis in both knees and hips.

At the moment I take
150mg amitriptyline at around 8pm
2x8/500 co-codomol - 4 times a day
2x400mg ibuprofen 3 times a day

Was on gabapentin but my body doesn't like it. Have to go back to Dr and maybe get put onto pregabalin.

BoleynBlue

I take diclofenic 3 x daily and it does help to some degree.

caterina57

Hi
I Take
Co-codamol 30/500 up to 4 x daily
Diclofenac 100mg slow release
lanzoprazole 30mg
Amitriptyline 20mg -50mg
Ibuprofen
and when muscle spasms kick in diazepam!

None of the above completely take the pain away, I find they dull the pain and help that way, and don't even touch the stiffness.
Cath

dreamdaisy

What are you taking, lavenderlady? I don't have OA but I think one of the greatest problems we all face is that what works for one may not work for another. It is one of the most frustrating and exasperating things about this whole arthritis malarkey - and the most disappointing. I hope you find something to suit in due course. DD

speedalong

Hi Caterina, I would be very careful taking both diclofenic and iboprufen. Have you checked this with pharmacist/GP?

Speedy

speedalong

Hi Lavenderlady,

do you take an anti-inflammatory as well as painkillers. I take Arcoxia and it works well for me. I then add painkillers on top as needed.

Speedy

Starburst

Hello Michelle,

I don't have OA, I have RA. I take celebrex and I find it really quite useful. I can't tolerate the full-dose, which is a shame because it helps.

We're all individuals, so it can be trial and error. We all understand here, so don't be alone with the pain.

x

frogmorton

I take:

butrans patches
omeprazole
hydroxcychloroquinine
Arcoxia
amitriptyline
colchicine
co-cos as and when if needed.(avoid as they send me out of my tree!!)

I hope you can find a mix whixh work for you

Love

toni xx

hileena111

I take.....diclofenic 75mg twice a day Slow release,
paracetamol 4times a day
Omeprazole
and codeine if needed. {and of course my anticonvulsants}
I'm absolutely shattered and falling asleep during the day {not feeling like a zombie the way I did on dihydrocodeine} but just very very tired.Thinking of coming off 1 diclofenic to see if it makes any difference
Any suggestions?
Love
Hileena

marie48

I am not taking anything at the moment. I am just coping will a dull ache all the time and have got used to it. I have taken all the usual prescribed pills before and none helped. When I do have a bad spell, I use the Ibrufen gel.

lavenderlady

dreamdaisy wrote:

What are you taking, lavenderlady? I don't have OA but I think one of the greatest problems we all face is that what works for one may not work for another. It is one of the most frustrating and exasperating things about this whole arthritis malarkey - and the most disappointing. I hope you find something to suit in due course. DD

hi hunni I take so many damn pills I rattle, morning its
Metformin 200mg
gabapentin 600mg
atenolol 50mg
dixarit 50mg
soy Isoflavones
thyroxine 225mg
omeprazole 20mg
probiotic

bed time
amitriptyline x75mg
metformine 200mg
gabapentin 600mg
dixirit 50mg
enlarnapril 10mg
symvastatin 80mg
soy isoflavones
acai berry x1

pain relief is either
Zapain mild but annoying niggly pain
dehydrocodeine mid pain
tramadol for severe pain

also have 2 insulin jabs every day

I suffer with not only sero negative as well as OA in all my joints SMA spinal muscular atrophy in my right arm and leg and going round back of my neck , muscle pain is hard to cope with some days
spondelothesis in my lower back quite bad in fact my DR told me after a scan that my lower back was " a bit of a mess"
diabetes a pain in the butt. BS's are all over the place
underactive thyroid under control
high blood pressure has its good and bad days
high colesterol under control
stomach ulcers/erosions
after having a hysterectomy Oct 09 am also coping with menopause symptoms,
so as you can see I'm a bit of a mess lol, but I've got a good DR and a good heart so I cope