Osteoarthritis

Posted by sandy148 @sandy148, Dec 26, 2024

I have osteoarthritis everywhere. As long as I keep moving, I am good but if I sit in a chair anytime at all, it hurts to get up. I cannot take motrin or advil because I have asthma. Anyone had any success with any particular medication. Steroid shots won't do it.

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jan 13 2:04pm

In reply to @tisme "@marietter I cant take anti inflammatories due to a risk of stomach ulcers ( even with..." + (show)

@marietter, I can't take them either orally, BUT, this does not bother me. You could ask for them to specialize the cream without the anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and see if it works for you.

Blessings & Prayers....

ailsas | @ailsas | Jan 13 5:04pm

In reply to @marietter "I had to discontinue my diclofenac (voltaren) after 8 years or so because it was raising..." + (show)

@marietter hi Marie
Are you seeing a pain specialist? If not ask your doctor to refer you. I remember seeing rheumatologists. The second one acknowledged that all they could offer was tylenol —a product I find to be useless. The second rheumatologist agreed.

Mariette R. | @marietter | Jan 13 5:36pm

In reply to @covidstinks2023 "@marietter If there is a Neurologist or Spine Pain/Fibro/Arthritis Specialist in your area, they can order..." + (show)

@covidstinks2023 diclofenac gel is fine and does not affect blood pressure .

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 13 6:52pm

In reply to @marietter "@covidstinks2023 diclofenac gel is fine and does not affect blood pressure ." + (show)

@marietter But if you have Chronic Kidney Disease, enough can cross into your system to possibly have an effect. Therefore with CKD it's suggested to limit to occasional use.

miacrab | @miacrab | Jan 14 11:06am

In reply to @cavalryman "I have bone on bone osteoarthritis in right hip, waiting for op. I use Flexiseq twice..." + (show)

@cavalryman cool, how do you obtain it? otc?

cavalryman | @cavalryman | Jan 14 1:08pm

In reply to @miacrab "@cavalryman cool, how do you obtain it? otc?" + (show)

@miacrab
I buy it otc at the chemist. I live in the UK

miacrab | @miacrab | Jan 14 2:36pm

hey! your post just gave me renewed hope. I did look it up and as you said, "drug freeeeee". Looking for more and different options. thanks 😉

cavalryman | @cavalryman | Jan 15 6:41am

In reply to @miacrab "hey! your post just gave me renewed hope. I did look it up and as you..." + (show)

@miacrab
Hope it works for you........

borwin98 | @borwin98 | Jan 15 7:23am

In reply to @marietter "I had to discontinue my diclofenac (voltaren) after 8 years or so because it was raising..." + (show)

@marietter ..I'm not holding my breath for any help. In fact, I've given up. I have the feeling that the powers to be are hoping for MAID to lower pension costs. 76,000 people so far in Canada.