Meloxicam

Nicj

I am waiting for hip replacement as hip is bone on bone. Only medication that has any effect is Meloxicam - it takes the edge off the pain. Only problem is I worry about taking it as it has so many side effects. Any advice?

CarylW

Hello @Nicj

Unfortunately all medication seems to have side-effects of some kind, and it is a good idea to talk to your doctor about whether Meloxicam continues to be the best treatment for you.

You may find this information on the treatments for arthritis helpful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/?_ga=2.34225443.348584091.1675673328-1148288736.1675349109

Good luck with your surgery.

noddingtonpete

Hello @Nicj have a look at the following as well

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/painkillers-and-nsaids/

Loggiemod

Hi @Nicj I used to take Naproxen which helped but you need to be careful of side effects and only take them with food. Those and Co-codomol used to help me when I had a flare up. Cyrrently I take Co-codomol and use Capsaicin cream, but them my arthritis is in my hands. Not sure of the cream would work on hips - ask your GP