Joint Pain

Can a Dr prescribe lortab for severe arthritis in the knees? I have four kids and lots of pain n trouble sleep

My mri showed bone on bone in my knees. I can usually get through part of the day on the arthritis meds, but the pain gets bad at night, and forget sleeping, I toss and turn all night. I had lortab after a hysterectomy, and all was wonderful. Can i get it for the arthritis?

Public Comments

1. Yes you can get it but you really need to get that knee replaced if it is bone on bone already. Consider getting a knee replacement set up so you don't have to depend on meds as meds for you problem would really be a temporary solution to a permanent problem. Fix the problem.
2. Yes you can-ask your doctor.I take if arthritis in my ankle.
3. Yes but it is temporary. The need to do something else. I am in the same boat with the bone on bone. I had my meniscus removed.
4. A doctor can prescribe any drug he/she wants. Finding a doctor who will give you pain medication long term is another story. Most doctors require patients to try various acitivities (physical therapy, ice/heat, water exercise) and medications (Advil, Aleve, Celebrex) before prescribing narcotics. Even anti-depressants are used to help control pain. I would consult an orthopedist and see what can be done for your knee. If there's not much of a solution, then find a doctor who will treat your pain. Good luck