Hi. Just wondering, if possible from a medical professional, if it's possible to use ibuprofen patches for constant knee pain. I'm on the road to Osteoarthritis, with a current destination of Osteonecrosis along the way. The pain is especially horrendous at night, whilst trying to sleep. I have tried everything over and beyond the counter and nothing works effectively or longer lasting.
I've been told by my Lupus consultant and my Orthopaedic consultant to take large rounds of Co codomol, followed by the odd paracetamol chaser, but I take enough pills as it is and I don't want to get dependent on painkillers. I struggle enough taking pills full stop.
I keep seeing these adverts for a 24hr patch, which would in theory, just do the trick. Is it possible in practice?
Many thanks in advance.🙂