Osteoarthritis in my shoulder
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I have oesteoarthritus in my shoulder and X-ray says oesteopenic I’m waiting for a cortisone injection which I have had before which really helped but as I want it by ultrasound so it hits the spot I have a long wait can you recommend painkillers I cannot take ibrupofen as I have diverticulitis and was advised not to take it your help would be appreciated
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Hi @Marje i also have diverticulitis and have had two subacromial decompressions, one on each shoulder.
It's best to speak with your GP - I found a combination (not all at once lol) of Nefopam, codeine, paracetamol and Tramadol helped together with voltarol gel - the stronger version, ice packs and heat packs
Trish xx
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The main thing you can buy over the counter is paracetamol @Marje but you can get the low dose co-codamol from the chemist as well. Either might be enough. If not you'd need your GP to prescribe something stronger.
With my osteoarthritis pains I find heat best and have several microwaveable wheatbags which I use a lot.
My youngest had her shoulder replaced at 19 an she swore by her wheatbags prior to the surgery.
Take care
Toni x
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I find Paracetamol helps on and off, providing I take the full dose. There are times I can function better, almost normal, and times the pain breaks through, so I am reminded to take care. For that reason I think its a good choice, I don't know what the other painkillers are like.
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