Inflammatory Conditions Questions (Page 2)

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack - Pharmacist says to start 1st dose in the morning. I want to start?

... now (8:00P.M.) TO START RELIEVING MY PAIN

If I have to take 10 mg of prednisone for the rest of my life, what can I do to help my body?

I get severe flares. I've had them for years but over the past year I had two flares per month. Finally, the doctors told me, it is safer for me to stay on a low constant dose, than going up and down. I tried 5 mg. And within a week got a flare. The flares feel like I got run over by a bus!!... read more

How long does it take once you stop prednisone for the side effects to go away?

How long does it take once you stop Prednisone for the side effects to go away? I feel like I've been hit by a truck. It's a very strange pain that I have in my hips, my shoulders, and my neck. I am borderline nauseous and lightheaded. It's been 5 days off the drug.

Mobic (meloxicam) not working anymore. What else can I take?

I've used this medication successfully for a number of years. But now it is no longer working for me. I'm on the highest allowed dosage (15mg) so cannot increase dosage. Has anyone else found they need something stronger - and if so, what did you take please?

What can I take in addition to Mobic for occasional additional pain relief?

Sometimes Mobic is not enough. Can I increase dosage occasionally, or take something on top of it?

Prednisolone - 30mg a day (morning /after noon /night) is it permissable dosage?

my daughter had a palpitation

What can I take in the place of meloxicam?

Is it safe to take a 4 MG Medrol dose pack once a month for three consecutive months?

I took a 4 MG Medrol dose pack in July, another one in August and have a prescription for a third one in September (this time to avoid a shot). The medication has help me by decreasing pain an inflammation of my ankle, related to posterior tibial dysfunction. Is it safe for my body to take this... read more

What is the best time of day to take meloxicam?

When is the best time of day to take meloxicam 15mg tablet. I already take BP meds in am and Rheum arthritis in the pm.

Double dose of meloxicam?

I have unbearable pain from arthritis in my back and knees. My doctor has me on meloxicam 15 mg. once daily. It is not helping my pain at all, and it's so hard to be productive. That is not an option, as I'm raising 3 step children full time. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday,... read more

I am taking meloxicam. Can I also take ibuprofen as well for the pain?

The meloxicam does not relieve the pain. May I also take ibuprofen twice a day as well?

Is prednisone good to help with strep throat, along with amoxicillin?

I have strep throat and the doctor gave me amoxicillin and prednisone. Is it OK to take the prednisone? Will it help me get better faster?

How seriously should I take these side effects from Dexamethasone?

I was just prescribed Dexamethasone today from my dentist. I had four cavities filled last week and one of them has been bothering me ever since I had it filled. The dentist adjusted the filling yesterday and then checked it again today. After I told him that I didn't feel any changes and the... read more

Re: Meloxicam, can I stop taking sudden?

I just started Meloxicam and am wondering how long it generally takes to take effect?

I read the build up time was 5 days, would that be it? I'm on 15 mg after being on celebrex for 6 years (off it now)