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Suggest Alternative For Hydrocodone To Treat Knee Pain

Hi, my name is Lillian. I was given the name of this med by my remuotologist. The name of the med is Gralise I just found out that it is the same as Gabapentin, which i m already taking. Also I was given the name of another med: Horizant. What can you tell me about this med? I have been diagnosis with Osteo Arthritis. I ve had 3 epidermal for the back pain and i ts has helped. But after the back got better the knees began to have shooting pain, burning and stinging Constantly! This has been going on since July 2016. I am practically living on Hydrocodon and Gabapentin. I take Hydrocodon every 4-6 hour for the knee pain, it never stops but it eases enough to function. It is 7.5-325. I take the Gabapentin twice a day, 100mg. And 300mg each nite at bedtime. I m VERY CAREFUL with the latter because it s hard to wake up!!! I am looking for a medication that will ease my KNEE PAIN without having to live on the Hydrocodon. (It s a liver spoiler!!!).
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Hello,

You can try analgesics like tramadol. If symptoms are severe you can consider knee replacement also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternative For Hydrocodone To Treat Knee Pain

Hello, You can try analgesics like tramadol. If symptoms are severe you can consider knee replacement also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician