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How Long Are Pain Killers Effective In Treating Osteoarthritis?
Hello Doctor. I presently take duluxotine and diclofenac twice a day. I suffer with osteoarthritis and sciatica especially on the left side of my body. I see a great pain management M.D. about twice a year for injections. My question is could my body be so used to the two D medications mentioned that it it is time to change? Thank you. Ms. Lee B.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
Hello,
Analgesics should not be used for long duration.
You can even consider a knee replacement surgery.
You can switch to other analgesics like tramadol which is much safe for long-term use.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Analgesics should not be used for long duration.
You can even consider a knee replacement surgery.
You can switch to other analgesics like tramadol which is much safe for long-term use.
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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