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How Can Pain In The Knees Be Treated?
I Had knee replacement and am having knee pain. XRAYS show the pain is caused by a bad hip. Doctor has prescribed Diclofenac sodium topical to be used on the hip area for the next 6 weeks. This has not addressed the pain issue What are other alternatives
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
He can use corticosteroids injection at the joint to ease pain.
Also gabapentin can help.
Also a narcotic pain reliever such oxycodone can be used for pain.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
He can use corticosteroids injection at the joint to ease pain.
Also gabapentin can help.
Also a narcotic pain reliever such oxycodone can be used for pain.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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