Hi, Cal Gary, I couldn't find the article in 50 plus on the web so I typed it from the issue, here it is again..
"Topical treatment for osteoarthritis gets the nod
For Canadians suffering with osteoarthritis of the knee, a new weapon has been developed in the fight against the daily aches, pains, stiffness and sometimes debilitating effects associated with the disease. Pensaid is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) recently approved by Health Canada, developed as an alternative to oral NSAIDs for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Pennsaid eliminates the risk of the side effects associated with oral NSAIDs, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, and kidney and liver disease. The new topically applied treatment may be just the drug OA sufferes have been waiting for. Pennsaid works by delivering diclofenac sodium, an anti-arthritic, through the skin directly to the site of pain. Side effects of Pennsaid can include dry or irritated skin. Ask your doctor if Pennsaid is a good choice for you."
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As I said before, it would be nice to see an article similar to this in AARP. |
