Different Meds for Bad OA Days?

LolaCrayola
LolaCrayola Member Posts: 152
edited 22. Nov 2011, 09:22 in Living with Arthritis archive
Can/ Should I ask my doctor for stronger painkillers for the really bad days? Just for occasional use. Usually I can manage, but not always. Will he give me them? I am on the waiting list for the Pain Clinic, but it is very, very long.

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    You can always try asking him....I dont know what you are on but I have OA and could do with something as a standby for bad days as well.
    I havent got very far with my GP about that. In fact she is going to take me of naproxen and put me on codeine instead....other tablet is paracetamol.
    I've asked about a pain clinic and she has said she doesnt have much faith in them {or words like that} so I'm not even on the list for the pain clinic.
    I'm no doc but what about asking your GP and if you get nowhere then go to the pharmist with a list of what you take and ask if there is anything you can buy over the counter that would help that isnt contra-indicated.
    Things like ibroprufon....but if they have a list of your meds they might be able to suggest something.
    Love
    Hileena
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i keep co codomals in for bad nights so ask it the only way you will find out worth a try there so many out there good luck
    val
  • LolaCrayola
    LolaCrayola Member Posts: 152
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you. Got codeine for my bad days, can't take NSAID drugs.

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