hi
I'm a pharmacy technician, and I have arthritis in my shoulder. I need arthroscopic surgery ... I told the docs that a year-and-a-half ago and now they agree....I can't wait!! As for your meds, speak with a pharmacist often - don't bother with docs - they don't know much about meds - have too many other things to know. I started taking Tylenol Arthritis and it is the only thing that helps a little. I've tried everything - it is unresponsive - tried meds, physio, massage, sports med. docs, mri, ultrasound, cortisone twice....so now I get surgery. Ask a pharmacist about Tylenol arthritis....since the cortisone didn't work, I put my "balance bracelet" back on - had it from a MVA - seems to work. If you can't take tylenol, see about going to a orthopaedic surgeon. good luck