Painkillers

[fruitsalad]

I'm prescribed naproxen and co  codomol for arthritis, but it seems to be losing its effectiveness, what would be the next best thing, I have an appointment next week with gp

[brainiac]

That's what you should be asking him/her, a medical professional, not us: unqualified strangers on the internet

[Cloverjo]

I think the next step up would be Tramadol. It's addictive, though.

[nicebloke1]

17.34 I would think many people take the same medication for same problem.  Fruitsalad could just be interest  in what the doctor will give her next.

[fruitsalad]

My point really, was does anyone take anything stronger apart from the above, for the same ailment and does it help.

[hellywelly4]

My gp put me on amitryptilline which initially when it was first used was used as an antidepressant. Later doctors realised that people reported that their pains had gone. The pain relief dose is very low and it takes about six weeks to kick in. I'm just hoping that it will work for me. Will let you know. My pain is in my hip and knee and is awful.

[Bazile]

//I think the next step up would be Tramadol. It's addictive, though.//

How can a pain relief tablet be addictive ?

How does the addictiveness manifest itself ?

Is it the fact that it relives the pain , so you reach for it often ?

I'm not saying it isn't , mind .

[Cloverjo]

I don't know, Bazile. I thought it was the drug that either Ant or Dec became addicted to. Maybe it gives you a bit of a buzz or numbing so you keep taking it even the physical pain has gone. 

[JinnyJoan]

I have a friend who says she is afraid of becoming addictive to a drug - I say to her when you are 75 years of age would you worry about addiction.  Take anything to help you.