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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.
posted on Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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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
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How Long Are Pain Killers Effective In Treating Osteoarthritis?

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