u/jeffp3456

Hi,

I injured my knee recently (I'm over 65) and went to Ortho Dr. He took xrays and said that there was no obvious damage but that I had OA in the knee and offered me some choices. I chose to try meloxicam but had to stop it due to stomach..

The thing I wonder about is that the pain is what I would call often excruciating. It comes and goes but when it comes it is really eye watering. Is that really 'just' OA? I'm wondering if I should get an MRI but not sure if it will be of much help. I am sched'd for a cortisone shot soon but in the mean time the pain is really acute.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

TIA

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