Hi there...have you had X-rays to confirm it is arthritis???......How about some relaxation techniques or trying some sort of head/neck massage....how many pillows do you have?.....are they hard or soft?...maybe trying different alternatives may help...otherwise its anti-inflamatories and paracetamol...you can take brufen with para as long as tolerated..No asthma stomach probs etc..There are prescription drugs for arthritis some in the form of slow release patches....so you get a steady trickle throughout the day..but you would need to see your Gp....

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