“Medicines for knee pain?”
My grandmother is suffering from knee pain for more than 10 years. She is almost 65. She did an X-ray in 2012 in which reports were in support of osteopenia and osteoarthritis in the right knee. In 2014 she did a BMD examination. In which reports suggested she had a little bone loss. Now she has pain and swelling in both knees. It would be very kind of you if you suggest any treatment option.
I suggested she get these medicines available in our country as shown below:
Ace (Paracetamol 0.5 mg 4 times a day)
Festam Gel (Ketoprofen topical 3-4 times a day)
Bangay Ultra Cream(Methyl Salicylate + Menthol + Camphor)
Topical(Capsaicin)
Calbo D (Calcium Carbonate Elemental 500 mg + Vitamin D3 200 mg)
I would be happy if you tell me if these medicines are going to be suited.
I suggested she get these medicines available in our country as shown below:
Ace (Paracetamol 0.5 mg 4 times a day)
Festam Gel (Ketoprofen topical 3-4 times a day)
Bangay Ultra Cream(Methyl Salicylate + Menthol + Camphor)
Topical(Capsaicin)
Calbo D (Calcium Carbonate Elemental 500 mg + Vitamin D3 200 mg)
I would be happy if you tell me if these medicines are going to be suited.
Female
Complaint duration: Almost 11-12 years
Conditions: Osteoarthritis
3 Answers
Most common options
1) Acetaminophen
2) Topical Diclofenac
3) we can consider “low dose NSAIDS”
4) steroid injections
5) hyaluronic acid injections - there is controversy over their effectiveness
1) Acetaminophen
2) Topical Diclofenac
3) we can consider “low dose NSAIDS”
4) steroid injections
5) hyaluronic acid injections - there is controversy over their effectiveness
Hello
Yes, she can use these medicines and also try knee bracing and physical therapy. The calcium/D will help the bone loss, but she needs to get periodic BMDs and check her serum vitamin D levels too.
Yes, she can use these medicines and also try knee bracing and physical therapy. The calcium/D will help the bone loss, but she needs to get periodic BMDs and check her serum vitamin D levels too.
There is no way to say this is a proper treatment unless you see a doctor. No one is the same and everyone needs an exam and consult to make sure the treatment is correct for each person. Make an appointment with a doctor to find out the best treatment plan.
