Suggest OTC Medications To Help With Arthritic Pain

Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017

Question: My husband has Parkinson's plus he's full of arthritis mostly effective in his knees which makes it extra hard for him to walk around on his walker. He had a knee replacement almost 10yrs ago, can u recommend an over the counter medication that could some what help the stiffness?

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Only antiparkinsonism medication can cure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have read your query.

One thing I want to clear you is that only antiparkinsonic drug can cure him.

Although you can add tab. aceclofenac+thiocolchicoside two times a day, pregabalin. Among these aceclofenac is over the counter. Thiocolchicoside and pregabalin are prescription medicines.

Do regular physiotherapy of knee joints.

Apply hot packs for 30 mins inmorning and evening.

I hope it helps.

Thanks.

Dr. CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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