I am 63 male, an active sportsman. My x-ray of both knee show" small peripheral and central osteophytes along tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints. There is mild reduction in medial compartment knee joint space. Soft tissue planes are well maintained" at present I am taking neucoxia 45mg everyday which reduces knee pain and I am able to play. Can you please suggest 1)-what medicine will be more affective 2)-how long can I continue taking nucoxia 3)-is suplement colaflex of any use. Thanks n regards.
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Not all patients of joint pain need surgery. Most of them can be managed without joint replacement. Physiotherapy along with medicines helps rule out diabetes, vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder. Sleep on a hard bed with a soft bedding on it. Any way take caldikind plus (mankind)1tab odx10days paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days do knee exercises. Gradually develop your walking & standing stamina. It may have to be further investigated make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take. The medicines you are taking are also reasonably safe. But you must keep check on your vital parameters from time to time.
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