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What Causes Pain In The Finger Joints When Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis?
Question: I am having uncomfortable pain in my finger joints, which has been diagnosed as osteoarthritis and not rheumatoid. I was taking diclofenac but had to stop because of gastric bleeding. I am taking acetaminophen now with only minor relief. I am 83 years old, and have had both knees replaced years ago. Otherwise in reasonably good health....for my age. Any suggestions on relieving this pain?
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Brief Answer:
Recommendations to take Naproxen with Omeprazole (avoids stomach damage)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
When treating osteoarthritis the first choice is Paracetamol until we reach the maximum dose of 1000mg every 4-6 hours. If that its not enough then we add another NSAIDs.
Diclofenac is from this class, which all cause problems to the stomach, but diclofenac is not the best.
I recommend my patients Naproxen which its the one which gives less problem to the stomach and I also combine it with Omeprazole to protect the stomach.
I don't give plaquenil because it has a lot of side effects and it's used for rheumatoid arthritis not for osteoarthritis and so I am not sure if it will be helpful.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Recommendations to take Naproxen with Omeprazole (avoids stomach damage)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
When treating osteoarthritis the first choice is Paracetamol until we reach the maximum dose of 1000mg every 4-6 hours. If that its not enough then we add another NSAIDs.
Diclofenac is from this class, which all cause problems to the stomach, but diclofenac is not the best.
I recommend my patients Naproxen which its the one which gives less problem to the stomach and I also combine it with Omeprazole to protect the stomach.
I don't give plaquenil because it has a lot of side effects and it's used for rheumatoid arthritis not for osteoarthritis and so I am not sure if it will be helpful.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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