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A member asked:
I have tried nsaids . was previously on 800 mg ibuprofen 3x a day. caused stomach issues. was put on tramadol. no difference in pain despite taking it 4x a day. have been given cortisone shots . helps with pain for approx 2 weeks, then back to pain and discomfort. pain scale varies between 4 to 7 on daily basis depending on activity. i need to lose weight but knee pain prevents me from vigirous exercise arthritis?
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Knee pain: First you need a diagnosis as to the cause of your knee pain. Patients can tolerate NSAIDs when taken with foods, but taking medications like omeprazole or famotidine may allow you to better tolerate them. As you found, intraarticular injections of corticosteroids offer short-lived relief. If you haven't already done so, I recommend consulting an orthopedic specialist for diagnosis & treatment.
Answered 7/12/2020
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