Suggest Treatment For Severe Arthritis

Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017

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Question : Yes please, i have severe arthrites 3 diffrent types,i hae typesof arthrites ihave 12 2 inch screws in my back plus 2 large rods 2 screws in my toes, the discks in my neck are on the way out. Lately i have had memory problems ,and have become forgetful, now my problem will my doctor take away my pain meds this percoset,I have arthoires in all my jounts , wht will i do I cant live with the pain ,this med works so well for me, i take i pill every 6 hours, can you suggest,or give me your opinon,

Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to withdraw Percocet

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. You are in severe agony. As you are having multiple levels discs and severe arthritis, there will be severe pain. The Percocet is giving you the needed relief.

You can continue to take Percocet. Why there is need to stop Percocet? Kindly let me know.
If it is because of some side effects, then you can ask your doctor to start some long acting painkiller like sustained release pregabaline with nortriptyline and tramadol. These two medications will treat arthritic and neuropathic pain.

You can also look for other pain relieving therapies which don't have much side effects like acupressure, diathermy, ultrasonic therapy, painkiller patch.

Hope it will help you. If still in doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.

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