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How Can Pain In The Leg Due To Osteoarthritis Be Treated?
I have significant degenerative arthritic changes in my legs my doctor put me on some medication but it doesn t work what else will help with the pain I have a lot of pain at night when I am trying to rest it is so bad sometimes it will wake me from sleep
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
Hello,
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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