Arthritis pain

Disclaimer, never trust medical advice from a guy who draws on his house wall; consult your doctor.

I have been taking opiates and various over-the-counter pain meds since the mid '80s. My last exam, I was informed that I have a high renal count and was advised to avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen.

Lately, my knee and hand arthritis have acted up to the point that I had to cut back on my exercise. I watched one doctor’s YouTube discussion on diclofenac gel. I investigated this years ago when it was only available as Volteren and you needed to sell a kidney just to pay for this over-the-counter medication.

Times have changed, and it is now affordable for seniors on a fixed income. It says the treatment needs days to be effective before working, but I am experiencing relief already.

Just a shout out that there are alternatives to pounding ibuprofen pills. Do your own research on why one is preferable over the other.