Knee pain medications
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I'm 9 months post op TKR and have been suffering from pain all over (not just the knee) and I have been in pain since before my surgery. Went to a rheumatologist because my pain doctor felt there was something else going on and she put me on 15mg pred daily. I felt like a new person! I felt like I was 20 again, energy, no pain, good mood. I felt wonderful! BUT, I did not like the jittery effects of the pred or the hunger and I know it's not a drug you can be on long term. I've tapered down and am now on 5mg/daily and damn! I feel like s**t again. I started feeling pain all over as soon as I tapered down to 10mg/day. I don't want to go back on pred but I so desperately want to feel pain free again. My father is taking diclofenac sodium 100mg daily and he says it works like a miracle. I've heard horror stories of its side effects but want to ask my pain doctor for a prescription. I'm going on a family vacation to New Orleans in a couple of weeks and I want to enjoy it pain free. Does anyone have any experience with this medication? I don't want the topical because my pain is EVERYWHERE not just my knee. Any input would be very helpful. I'm still waiting for all the tests done by my rheumatologist but as of now I am negative of any auto immune diseases.
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martha08360 Wicca1971
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I took that medication when I fell one time and it worked so so. Try Aleve. That's what I'm on now for my post op TKR and it's helping! Have fun in NO. Heck, rent a wheelchair!!