Arthritis Forums (Page 41)

My husband suffers from severe osteoarthritis. He has been using arthrexin for a long while, however it doesnt seem to b giving him any relief. Would it b safe for him to take adco dol a few hours after taking the arthrexin just to help him sleep comfortably? Pls I am desperate for any advice so as to help him.

I am taking meloxicam 7.5 for RA and I feel great, I came back to a normal life, now the doctor tells me that I can have a heart attack as a result from taking this medication, is this a possibility based on the fact that it elevates the blood pressure or the fact is that it hamrs the heart? So confused, If I stop taking the only medication that has been helping me, probably I will be in a wheel chair soon. ## Hello, Gonza! How are you? Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so yes, there can be risks associated with long-term use of it. It may elevate your blood pressure, which could create the risk of a heart attack, stroke or congestive heart failure. It also creates the risk of developing liver damage or failure. What other medications have you tried? There are other options...

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I have been suffering with Chronic Back pain for the last 16 years. I am diagnosed with DDD, Lumbalgia, Compressed disc at t-10/t-11, disc bulge at T12/L1,L3, L4, L5/S1 disc sacrilization or fusion, s1/s2 fusion on the left side only. I am planning on moving to San Antonio in the next year or two and i would like a list of Rheumatologists that are willing to prescribe me pain medication in addition to my arthritis medicines sent to me at my current email now; so i can start interviewing drs before i make the big move to San Antonio. ## Hello, Thomas! How are you? I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. Additionally, if you start contacting doctors ahead of time, to ask them about prescribing medicat...

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In July, I had a severe allergic reaction to fiber glass contact and nothing worked until my doctor gave me the dose pack of medrol. Now I appear to have the same itchy symptoms and I'm afraid it won't go away on it's own. My doctor gave me another dose pack of medrol to take. Is it okay to take it again so soon after having took it a month ago? Please advise...suffering in NJ! ## Hello, Rob! How are you? I am very sorry about the allergy problem. If your doctor has prescribed and approved it, then it should be okay. This is a steroid and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention, acne and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks. I still haven't taken it because I'm afraid that since I just took the 6 day dose...

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I started a dose pack of 4mg methylprednisolone today. I was supposed to take two before breakfast and discovered tonight that I only took one. Should I take two in the morning before breakfast or skip it altogether? ## Hello, Poola! How are you? You can take it as soon as you noticed it, it doesn't necessarily have to be taken before breakfast. That's just a recommended schedule to try to help people remember to take it. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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261 GG is a small yellow oblong pill!what kind of pill is it ## Is gg261 meloxicam a very strong pain pill ## Hello, Vincent! How are you? First, the yellow, oblong tablet with the GG 261 marking contains 25mgs of Meclizine, which is an antihistamine that's most commonly used to help prevent nausea and vomiting. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. This dosage is available via prescription and over the counter. Second, Meloxicam is not a strong pain pill, it is just a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and liver damage. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take Lamotrigine one does of 25mg daily for the treatment/prevention of Temporal Lobe Nocturnal Seizures. Please can you tell me if I take Celebrex for inflammation of my chest following a bout of Whooping Cough, whether it will interact with the Lamotrigine? I have been taking Brufen, but have run out and cant afford more. I have Celebrex tablets from a previous knee injury and wish to use if safe to do so? ## Hello, Jacquie! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed, but it is always best to double check such information to be sure. You should also make sure that it is safe for you take NSAIDs. Celebrex may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Verwon, thanks so much for the response...

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can coxflam effects on you eye vision ## Hello, Sarie! How are you? Coxflam contains the active ingredient Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and it has been known to cause double vision as a side effect, in some people that take it, along with headache, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. What types of vision problems are you having? How much of it do you take and how long have you been taking it?

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I have noticed these capsules lying around in my vehicle. I would like to know if it can be used together with Canabis and what the side effects are. As far as I know my Husband does not have gout accept for Asthma, but He is not a medicine person. It worries me as I noticed these capsules lying all over His bag and I am very doubtful as He used to use drugs before. Please help! ## Hello, Tazz! How are you? This medication can treat more than just gout. Arthrexin contains the active ingredient Indomethacin, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that treats pain, fever and swelling. So it can be taken for headaches, muscle aches, sprains and other things, as well. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. And so far, nothing has been found to intera...

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I have got bells palsy day 5, I think im getting gout I have arthrexin for gout, could I take this while im on panafcortelone. ## Hello, Ace! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. No, these two medications should not be mixed, they both increase the toxicity of the other, so it's just not safe to do so. It would be best to ask your doctor what is safe for you to take. The Panafcortelone is a steroid that may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, headache, fluid retention and acne. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a torn Labium in my hip, chronic arthritis in my right knee, plus back pain. I'm having surgery soon for my hip (thank goodness). I've been on oxy for 3 years 10/325 and it's not helping any more. Not sure what to do. ## Hello, Rose! How are you doing? I'm sorry that you're in pain. The best thing to do would be to inform the prescribing doctor that it is no longer helping your pain. It is normal to develop a tolerance to a medication that you've taken for a long-period of time and for it to stop working as well, when that happens. It might be time to move on to a different medication to handle your pain. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth an...

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Hi I have it in a cream form. I have crohns and my left side stomach colon area is always swollen and sore. I'm also allergic to Ibuprofen and aspirin. I've rub a small amount on once and nothing happen but I want to try using more. ## Hello, Rick! How are you? What type of reaction do you have to Aspirin and Ibuprofen? They are both NSAIDs and so is the Ketoprofen, so you may also have a reaction to it. Did your doctor prescribe this cream?

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what is methylprednisolone 16mg used for? ## i am patient of AS and rhumetiod arthirites, my doctor has prescribed me Zempred 16mg once in week with methoxrate 15mg , please confirm if the treatment is O.K. and what are the side effects for the same. ## Hi my doctor has prescribed me zempred16 for the treatment of lichen planus skin allergy.I am taking this tablet twice a week. My weight is continuously gaining.is it right treatment.

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I am heading into day 3 of this medication for a foot issue. I can concur with my side effects being constipated, heavy duty sweating, heart or pulse beats felt in my lower back and side, insomnia and my sinus running like a faucet. None of which I had Wed. the day before I started them. My foot hurt but these side effects are worse than the foot pain I think. I realize where i am it was 100 degrees out but it felt like I was sitting in a 300 degree sauna. The heavy "beat" i feel in my back and side is what got to me. I stopped taking them this afternoon. ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? Steroids can cause those types of side effects, including the palpitations, but they usually aren't anything to worry about, unless your heart beat is going dangerously high. Have you consult...

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I am taking 800 mg of ibuprofin 3 times daily. Good relief. Doc prescribed indomethacin 50 mg for gout. Is there an ingredient in indomethacin thats not in ibuprofin that gout respons to fo eventual relief supposedly 3 to 4 days. ## Hello, Berny! How are you? They are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, but the Indomethacin is much stronger. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have just been told I have a mild to moderate faulty heart valve I was taking 100g of Celebrex for 3-4 months earlier this year, I took myself off them as I never really felt well taking them, can Celebrex cause this problem? For some reason my blood pressure increased at an alarming rate even though I was taking a blood medication which was well under control. I am a non smoker, non drinker, and have always exercised and played some form of sport, what are your thoughts? I would be very interested to hear them. Lynette. ## Hello, Lynette! How are you? Yes, Celebrex has been known to cause hypertension, in some people that take it and yes, it can also cause some aortic valve problems. It isn't likely that you can prove that this was all caused by the Celebrex, but the possibility ...

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Can this pill be used for vaginal infection ## Hello, Chica! How are you? A round, yellowish tablet with an M over 66 on one side contains 7.5mgs of Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so no, it will not treat an infection. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. An infection requires an antibiotic, unless it's a yeast infection, in which case you need an antifungal. Was this prescribed for you?

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What would the dosage be for the methylprednisolone 4mg tablets for an 11 year old that weighs 100 pounds? ## Hello, Jody! How are you? Methylprednisolone is a potent steroid, so it shouldn't be given to a child, unless it has been prescribed by their doctor. If it has been prescribed by their doctor, you should follow their prescribing instructions for safe use. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, fluid retention, insomnia, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm suffer for gout since 3 months ago. Start from that, I took INDOMETHACIN. But the medication only reduce the pain especially my joint for 12 hours. After that, the pain will occurs again. What exactly medication should I take to solve my disease.

I have had disc replacement on c7 and have degentive disc disease all in my back. have had hip surgery on both hips one for arthritis they could only get so much and the other one was for labrel tear. I am 63 and also had a AAA and hernia surgery. I also have atherosclerosis, i have a lot of admonial pain from the surgerious. My dr is leaving and I need a dr who will help me i leave near maryville,tn and need help.