Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Elbows, Shoulders And Knees

Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2017

Question: my knees, shoulders and elbows have gradually over the last year become more and more painful. I am taking celebrex at the maximum dose and the pain is still getting worse. I have had several knee surgeries but that is all. I have been involved in martial arts and strenuous physical activity my whole life---military and govt.. Is there anything else I can take for pain relief? I am 61 years old. I am in so much pain I can't exercise and I can barely do my job.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Steroid injections can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
it seems that your joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. These are basically age related degenerative changes. The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
In severe cases intra articular injections of steroids and hyaluronic acid may be needed after consultation with your orthopaedician.
I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for physical examination. A few blood tests, X-rays, CT / MRI scans will help us diagnose the condition and help us in choosing the best approach of treatment.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar