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Living with arthritis: How do you stay active?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 5 11:07am | Replies (94)
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@donfeld

I have osteoarthritis and I found something that really works that enables me to have a full night's sleep without the pain that I've had for 3 years. Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1% as pain has reduced 50%.

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Sarah | @emyliander | Apr 2, 2020

I also use this for nighttime pain in a knee replacement, as I am not able to take Ibuprofen like meds. It is quite effective. Some insurance company's have to have extra justification for it from your doctor, which if they would put the reason that you can’t use ibuprofen, would avoid delays. Does anyone else with a knee replacement have no pain during the day, but bad pain at night when trying to move that leg. Seems odd to me.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 2, 2020

@donfeld We use a similar topical NSAID called piroxicam - widely available without a script in some countries. It really helps, and I find the effect is enhanced if I use it regularly, at least twice a day. My arthritic back, my knee (not yet mechanically enhanced) and my (bionic) hips, which now have bursitis, thank me.
Sue

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Apr 2, 2020

@donfeld

I use Diclofenac ( Voltaren) for my arthritis in my hands. I haven't tried it on my feet for burning neuropathy pain. Maybe I'll give it a try this evening. The doctor said it wouldn't work for nerve pain, but I'll try the Voltaren.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Jim

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