Osteoarthritis

Alison71
Alison71 Member Posts: 1
edited 28. Oct 2024, 11:52 in Hints and Tips

Hi I've been put on naproxen and cocodomol for osteoarthritis which I have in nearly all my joints I was wondering I I can take any other meds because I'm always in pain

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  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,794
    edited 22. Oct 2024, 11:59

    Hi @Alison71

    Welcome to the Online Community.

    I see you've just been diagnosed with Arthritis in multiple joints, have you had a chance to read this information about Osteoarthritis (OA)? It includes a section with tips for managing pain.

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

    I hope there is something in there you haven't tried which helps you.

    Best wishes

    Ellen.

  • Lilymary
    Lilymary Member Posts: 1,749

    Hi, I would suggest talking this through with your GP, but when I was put on these meds and found I was still in pain, he said there wasn't anything he could add to it, which was depressing to hear. Most people will say pain meds only knock the edge off it, which I found to be true. They kept me mobile, but that was about it. I'm sorry I can't be more positive on that score.

    It helps to have other things in your armoury, so you might find this link helpful. Keeping active and busy really helps, as distraction takes your mind off the pain, and keeping mobile will help tone the muscles that support your joints, and stops your joints moving. But you also need to learn not to overdo it, as it can take days to recover, so learn to pace yourself and schedule in recovery days if you know you have to be busy. Gentle exercise classes can also help, and non-weight bearing exercise such as swimming. But be kind to yourself. Arthritis can be hard work.

    https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

  • ItsjustLisa
    ItsjustLisa Member Posts: 44

    @Alison71 I was so far along with my arthritis by the time I sought prescription medication, Naproxen didn't suit me at all!

    They didn't help the pain and made me feel constantly sick and I got occasional chest tightness.

    I went back to my GP and he prescribed Dihydrocodeine 30mg 1 tablet 4 times a day. That was in march. You have to be careful because the maximum dose is 8 tablets but, if what you've been prescribed isn't working it's best you go back to your GP.

    By October I was up to the maximum dose but my hips were both bone on bone and the right was literally grinding itself away and the bone was disintegrating so might be worth getting an update on where your arthritis is at too.

    Good luck, the pain really is like no other.

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