Arthritis Forums (Page 26)

I just took my first full day and have terrible pain and pressure behind my eyes. It hurts to keep them open and I had trouble sleeping. Cant feel this way and be able to go in to work. Is it safe to stop after day one? ## Hello, Angie! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the headache and sleep issues. But no, it isn't safe to just abruptly stop this medication, it could cause some complications that may make you even more ill. It is best to follow the tapering schedule. Those can be normal side effects, as reported by the FDA, you may also experience dizziness, nausea, and acne. Have you consulted your doctor? They may have an idea on something that could help alleviate the side effects, so you can work comfortably.

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LIGHT ORANGE ## I was not able to locate your pill, is there any more information you can give me about your pill? Is it scored? shape? What country, web site, or store did you obtain it from? Anything else will help me better to assisting you find the right pill. ## BMP, as advertised by HSI's spokesperson Jenny Thompson, to help with arthritic pain I believe.

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Should I be taking 4mg of Medrol daily to help control my Arthritis? Been on this for 11 years now and health issues showing up. Torn achilles tendon right foot. Worn tendons and damaged ligaments left foot. Is it safe to be on Medrol this long? ## Hello, Oliver! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the health issues you've been experiencing. There are always risks to taking medications for a long period of time, that is why people are always advised to only continue something, as long as their doctor deems it safe for them to do so. Other long term effects, as reported by the FDA, may include weight gain, fluid retention, acne, and high blood pressure. Has your doctor tied these issues to your use of this medication? Or do they think there is some other cause? ## Thanks for the q...

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Do you know where we can get this cream? I have back pain caused by arthritis and spurs in the spine. I also have knee pain from replaced knee surgery several years ago. ## This combination is actually available in several of the Icy Hot products, which are available over the counter in most stores as both this name brand and as generic formulations. Have you tried it, yet? Their website, icyhot.com even has a $2 off coupon that you can print to try their product Icy Hot Advanced. ## if you are a Veteran.. you can get it at the VA .. they use a brand name called... THERA-GESIC Pain Relieving Cream or at most drug store's by the same brand name for around $4/$5 .... a 3oz tube ## Google reliaderm cream and you will find the cream you are looking for.

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Hi. I finished a 6 day cycle for poison ivy. The pi is drying up, however I now have hives all along my hip and an itchy rash across abdomen. Could this be a reaction from the meds? At first I thought it was more PI coming out-but looks more like hives and it had been almost 2 weeks since exposure. Thanks. ## Hives can be symptoms of an allergic reaction, as reported by the FDA. Other symptoms may include swollen glands, trouble breathing, and throat/facial swelling. It would be a good idea to inform your doctor to have this checked out, because if you are allergic, you will need to avoid this medication in the future, because such allergic reactions tend to worsen with repeated exposure, there are several NIH articles that you can read that discuss this. Is there anything else I can he...

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I have been experiencing muscle twitches in my uper arms and have seen a doctor who has perscribed Meganeuron-OD plus. I am a male aged 55 and drink alcohol most days although not too excessively. Please advise as to why I might have been prescribed this capsule ## Meganeuron OD Plus is a nutritional/food supplement, though I cannot find a definitive list of what it contains, what I can find lists it as having Methocobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamins. Some doctors believe it helps with nerve damage and problems, so that may be why it was prescribed. Have you asked your doctor? ## My wife is suffering from Rehumatic arthritis for last 4 years and also has slight Oestrio. Doctor has prescribed Meganeuron OD plus which she is taking for last one month. Please let me know the use of t...

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How long does it take to feel the benifits of taking this medicine. I have severe pain in both knees from jogging and possible slight arthirtis formation . ## How long have you been taking it? Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it should have some effect on the pain and inflammation right away, though it may take a few weeks to reach its full effect. Learn more Meloxicam details here. However, if it isn't helping, it may not be the right medication to help your condition. Have you seen any relief at all from it? ## I just started on Tuesday evening and one last night as I just saw the Orthopedist (sports physician) on Monday. I do not feel any relief at all , although I am sleeping thru the night now. ## My doctor prescribe meloxicam for me I'm having swelling,pai...

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What are Piascledine and Move Free Advanced Ingredient and which one is more useful ## What does it treat? ## These are both natural supplements that are claimed to help with joint mobility and pain. Piascledine contains Avocado and Soybean Oil. Move Free Advanced contains Uniflex with Joint fluid, Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Therefore neither has actually been proven in a clinical setting to help with anything. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Hi I would like to know if the pill had bactrim on as im allegic to bactrim

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I have plate, screws, bad disk n neck and degenerate disease, arthritis n neck. Will I pass test at pain Dr in morning? ## I have plate screws, blushed disk, degenerative disease with arthritis in my neck. I took a 7.5 tab yesterday a.m. been eating pickles along with pickle juice and water, will I pass test in morning? Help! ## One day. Very doubtful. Provide a Dr's note if you can BEFORE the test. Don't try to mask the test (fool the test with Golden Seal etc). They test for 'masking agents' at the same time. Dr's note is the best approach.

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Hello I had breast cancer in 2014, had a lumpectomy and 35 radiotherapy, and now currently on Neophedan -20 . I have been taking arthrexin due to arthritis pains in joints, from last week I have been noticing blood in my stools, is this normal ## Good day, why don't our pharmacies get arthrexin anymore, its now 4 months now that its out of stock, that's the only capsule that relieve the inflammation in my spine, but no pharmacies in dbn get it anymore, im in need for it urgently ## @Shamla, Sorry to hear about your situation. Blood in your stools is certainly not normal. However, the US National Institute of Health (NIH) does list it as a side effect of Arthrexin (indomethacin); whereas they recommend contacting your doctor immediately. @Maggie, If you haven't tried this alr...

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Can this be substituted for hydrocodone ? ## Hi, Ace! How are you? No, they are not the same type of medication. Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic. Learn more Hydrocodone details here. And Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Learn more Meloxicam details here. ## No! I was on lori tabs and when all this happened with it being hard to get my doc put me on meloxicam and it did nothing! Then nuerotins or however you spell it but it made me so drunk feeling and drowsy the next day i stopped takung that! I finally switched doctors! ## Hi I am on hydrocone 10/325 3 times a day for back surgeries and neck surgeries my doc cuts me off 10 days before my script is due is there anything that I can take to that will react like hydrocone??? To help with some of the days til I get filled

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I purchased artri help for pain of sciatic nerve. Would this help the pain? I got it at the swat meet in San Fernando ## Are you possibly referring to "arthri d-3"? This arthritis supplement reportedly contains the following list of ingredients (which in my opinion seems like it would be beneficial for reducing inflammation/pain): Vitamin C, D, Magnesium, NAG (N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine), Chondroitin Sulfate, Rice Flour, Tumeric Extract, Boswellia Serrata, Ashwaganda, Yucca (root), Bromelain, Evening Primrose oil, Perna Canaliculus (Green Lipped Mussel), Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) I haven't researched each individual ingredient, but I know from my own experience that Turmeric, Bromelain, and Yucca, just in and of themselves are excellent treatment options. Although dep...

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Hello yes I am new to this medicine, 4 days to be exact. At first I was optimistic but I currently am experiencing pain. The pill is 7.5/ mg. I have a hip replacement and femoral rod and an in-stable knee where I also experience pain.My question is when will this medicine go into full swing? I feel like it may have worked and then stopped which is so weird to me. Please help and I am open to suggestions. ## Hello, Jocelyn! How are you? This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it should have started working, within 15 to 20 minutes of taking your first dose. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. It could be that it isn't the right medication to help you, or you may need to take ...

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The dr prescribed this pills for me cause i was diagnosed with artheritis im 33yrs so i need a second opinion can a 33yr old get this sickness??or i. Need to make more tests ## Hello, Lerato! How are you? Arthritis can occur at any age, there are even children that have it. This medication is used to alleviate pain and muscle spasms. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am developing rheumatoid arthritis and each a.m. must grab onto the nightstand beside the bed and literally pull my aching body out of bed. UNTIL.....I was prescribed amox clav 875 mg for a lung infection and the arthritic pain has mysteriously DISAPPEARED!!!! COULD this be a new drug for another ailment??? ## No, it is an antibiotic that will only effectively treat infections, however, if you had some type of severe infection roaming your body, it is highly possible that some of the symptoms it caused, were mistaken for arthritis symptoms. Learn more Augmentin details here. Have you consulted your doctor? ## I have bad pain in my lower back ## I have had this exact situation I am 17 and I have had rhuematoid arthritis and been taking arthritis meds for a full year. I developed a lung...

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Does anyone have any kind of liver ailment and is using cosentyx? Also, does this drug come in pill form? ## Hello Arl! How are you? No, there is currently no pill form. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including administration site irritation, redness, cough, diarrhea, dizziness and weight loss. What type of liver condition do you have?

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hey guys, I followed all the instructions inside the package and finished the whole pack as instructed for a wisdom tooth removal. However, right the day after i finished the whole thing, i started having a very bad headache all day long. Today is the 4th day and the headache continues. I have been taking two advil pills one in the morning and one in the afternoon 200mg and it keeps the headache away for about 6 hours. I dont know what i need to do and how long will this continue? Also is this also a common side affect of this pill especially since i am done with it 3-4 days ago. ## Hello, Choman! How are you? Yes, that can be a normal side effect of this medication, as listed by the FDA and it may take a week or so for things to improve. You may also experience acne, fluid retention an...

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Been taking meloxicam for year and a half sometimes I take a 7.5 a day sometimes I take 1.5 a day I also take G a RD only problem I have had is a little blood pressure problems I am worried about long-term use thinking about trying something more natural like turmeric I am 59 years old I don't want to get stomach ulcers bleeding of stomach I have to take it every day to work do you natural remedies like this really work or do I need to try them on my own to find out I went to a chiropractor and he had me try glucosamine and chondroitin and msm it helped me some but I still have to take meloxicam in smaller doses that's when chiropractor recommended turmeric supplement trying to get off meloxicam altogether is there anybody I can talk to for information when I first started takin...

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I was wondering if I can take 1 15 mg in morning and later in day take half of another one..seems to be what helps the most?? ## Hello, Bradon! How are you? Due to the potential damage it can cause to the liver, the maximum daily dose of it is 15mgs. If it isn't helping enough at that dose, you should inform your prescriber, you may need to try a different medication. The FDA lists other side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Looking for a sympathtic doctor.who understands pain (herniated disc& arthritis) as mine has decided to move after 14yrs with her.live on the south shore In Massachusetts. .Thank You ## I need a doctor in MA that will prescribe pain meds. I'm due to have spinal surgery in a cpl of months and my current primary keeps cutting my meds. I tried Boston Pain Care but they do not take my insurance and can't seem to find anyone else. ## Have diabetes and multitude of health problems, and have disc disease and fribromyalgia, bursitis and arthritis, and need hip surgery. Unable to have injections as my sugars will rise.

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