Unable To Sleep And Have Chronic Joint Pain. Suggest Pain Medication?

Posted on Sun, 6 Oct 2013

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Sun, 6 Oct 2013 Answered on

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Question : how can i get some pain medication now as i cannot sleep and i have chronic joint pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX

Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that chronic joint pain is very annoying but the medication is given in accordance with the etiology of joint pain .

Plus before prescribing any medication other comorbidities also needs to be taken into consideration . Still in my opinion paracetamol 650 mg is a safe option but you need to consult your treating physician for this.

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (10 minutes later)

how long will it take to find out what is going on?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
consult a rheumatologist

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thanks for reverting back.

You need to consult a rheumatologist for evaluation of your joint pains . after examination your diagnosis will be made .

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar