What else can I take for my knee

Tylenol is the drug used for artheritis which doesn't have side effect like ibubrofin or asprin and not effect to heart. It is not so strong drug so you please continue to take it.

I also have arthritis in both knees and am taking Tramadol and Arthrotec for pain and swelling.  I find that the Tramadol does help with pain somewhat but doesn't relieve the pain completely.  Did you have a choice which WLS type you received or did your surgeon decide for you?

 I need total replacement of both of my knees; however, I've opted for the WLS first.
My PCP put me on a combination of meds:
Neurotin 3 x daily
Cymbalta 60 mg a.m./30 mg p.m.
Zanaflex at night
Celebrex a.m.
The above meds have done wonders. I am bone on bone and my knees can hurt w/o being on them, as my job is 75 % or less sitting.
I still have bad days that my knee(s) will just go 'out' and it is very painful. I have found icing them down gives much needed relief when the pain is severe.
Also, another alternative is an over-the-counter spray called "Stop Pain". It works just as well as Bio-Freeze. 
I was also told to strengthen the muscles around the knees and above to relieve pain.
I hope this helps someone! 
I found out today that I am approved by my insurance for surgery and scheduled December 13th...my birthday~ :) for surgery.