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Suggest Medication For Severe Pain When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis
Question: Looking for a an arthritis drug for joint damage (severe bilat shoulder, mod severe bilat knee, hx bilat hip replacement) DX w/ stage 3 Renal CKD asymp but elvat Creat. No NSAID. What's left? Thanks .
Brief Answer:
Safer drugs are recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Hope this message finds you in good health.
Thank you for posting the question.
At your age,osteoporosis is often the root cause of arthritis. Our bones are meant for load bearing of the body and weaker bones often are unable to do that. This in turn increases the load on the joints causing the cartilage damage and eventually,arthritis.
You seem to have stage 2-3 arthritis in major joints of the body.
As far as pain is concerned, you can take analgesics like tramadol,etodolac or piroxicam which are reportedly much safer and are renal-friendly.
AVOID NSAIDs.
To avoid further damage to the cartilage in the joints, glucosamine,MSM,diacerin ,vitamin D3 and calcium tablets should be taken for approximately 6-8 months.
This will help in cartilage regeneration and strengthening of bones.
I hope this answer was useful.
For any further questions or doubts,you can get back to me anytime.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Safer drugs are recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Hope this message finds you in good health.
Thank you for posting the question.
At your age,osteoporosis is often the root cause of arthritis. Our bones are meant for load bearing of the body and weaker bones often are unable to do that. This in turn increases the load on the joints causing the cartilage damage and eventually,arthritis.
You seem to have stage 2-3 arthritis in major joints of the body.
As far as pain is concerned, you can take analgesics like tramadol,etodolac or piroxicam which are reportedly much safer and are renal-friendly.
AVOID NSAIDs.
To avoid further damage to the cartilage in the joints, glucosamine,MSM,diacerin ,vitamin D3 and calcium tablets should be taken for approximately 6-8 months.
This will help in cartilage regeneration and strengthening of bones.
I hope this answer was useful.
For any further questions or doubts,you can get back to me anytime.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, Doctor. Am on calcium and Vitamin D, w/ MVI and some B supp. Can add Glucosomene but do believe it takes a while to work. will hold the Meloxicaam . 34 years of hospital nursing tough on joints. Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
Query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You are right, Glucosamine takes a while to show its effects,usually- 2-3 months .
But its worth taking considering the beneficial effects that it provides.
Thanks.
Take care.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You are right, Glucosamine takes a while to show its effects,usually- 2-3 months .
But its worth taking considering the beneficial effects that it provides.
Thanks.
Take care.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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