Knee pain

[Ianwdickie]

Hi

I have bad arthritis in my right knee. I have been on naproxen and was given Gabapentin yesterday as well. Only 2 days into this and no difference yet. Can I also take volterol on top of this?

[popsmith1874]

I'm like you in having problems with my right knee as well I have RA And OA and I don't know which ones giving me probs , I'm still managing to exersice but have to wear a knee support and sometimes I can hear my knee clicking when going upstairs

[weathervane]

I think you should chat to pharmacy, I think that naproxen and volterol are both anti inflammatory drugs so you should only take one or the othernot both

[nomoreheels]

This is one to ask your GP, Rheumy or Pharmacist really as we're not medically qualified here. I do know that both naproxen & diclofenac (generic name for Volterol) are non steroidal anti inflammatories & as a rule two NSAIDs aren't taken together, including if one is oral & the other topical (a gel or cream applied to the skin). That said when I was first diagnosed with RD & OA I was prescribed two NSAIDs, one to take daily & the other when I felt it was needed. Bear in mind these were both prescribed by a Consultant who knew the safety of taking both of mine & why I think you need to seek medical advice.

You'll be increasing your gabapentin I take it? If so you should feel more benefit as the dose is titred up. What I would do is just take either or NSAID & the gabapentin & use hot or cold compresses on the knee whichever eases the pain more & rest it up but not for too long at any one time or it may seize up.

You have been given a proton pump inhibitor (a stomach protector) or haven't you, omeprazole or similiar. NSAIDs can be hard on the stomach.

[sylvi]

Like all of the drugs we take they take weeks upo the 12 to realy start to work,some take a couple of weeks others it takes whole 12 weeks. So i am afraid you will have to be patient and like the others have said speak to someone who is the proper authourity to advise you.xxxxx

[ruth_p]

No you can't take volterol and naproxin as they are both the same type of drug. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to see what else you can take. ☺