CNS gave me the all clear for using NSAID gels in my knees. I asked my pharmacist if they could prescribe some Voltarol(they can do this in Scotland and of course it’s free😊). They couldn’t prescribe voltarol but could prescribe Phorpain max which has 10% ibuprofen. Voltarol uses diclofenac but they have the same effect.
My feeling is that there’s too many men which develop joint ache when they are on HT to say it’s just an age thing. Yes maybe it could be the start of something more sinister but I never got joint ache in my knees, shoulders, ankles, hands and elbows before I started HT. it really scares me that this might be the start of arthritis, or that I won’t get most my mobility back when treatment finishes, which is why I’m doing everything I can ATM to improve my QOL.
Im off on holiday tomorrow for 3 weeks to Fuerteventura to escape this dreadful Scottish winter. I’ll be swimming in the pool every day(bought myself a cheap wet suit as the pools a bit chilly this time of year), walking and eBiking. It’s a great time of year to do this out there as the weather is lovely, but it’s not too hot😎and it’ll be interesting to see how this affects my joints🤔