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Reviews for meloxicam systemic to treat Osteoarthritis
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Mobic (meloxicam): I used Mobic for 1 year with great results for knee pain and
no side effects. Orthopedic surgeon would not continue prescription for fear of long-term effects. Knee pain returned within 5 days. Will consult with primary care doc
for new prescription.
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Mobic (meloxicam): I was taking between 4-6 ibuprofen a day and still had a lot of osteoarthritis pain. Once the Mobic was prescribed I felt a significant decrease in pain and can say have a new lease on life. Side effects have been minimal.
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Mobic (meloxicam): I have been using Mobic to relieve the pain from my Spinal Fusion I had in March/2001. I was previously on Bextra that was discontinued. I find this medication to work just as good as Bextra did.
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meloxicam: My insurance company would not provide me with two Celebrex a day. After consulting my pharmacist, I tried the meloxicam (15 mg) and it works better than Celebrex for me - inflammation is my major problem, and I'm pleased. Also, Meloxicam is much cheaper. IMPORTANT - Take with meals to avoid stomach problems.
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Mobic (meloxicam): Suffering from severe pain in shoulder, elbow, and base of right thumb. The pain was constant. My doctor tried several medicines and NSAIDs to no effect. Yesterday he prescribed Mobic and by yesterday evening I was essentially pain free. This morning I am totally pain free, with a new attitude on life.
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Mobic (meloxicam): I have had a knee problem for almost a year now - going through regular fluid build up. Went through drainage, cortisone shots, then synvisc - knee keeps swelling. Finally they did MRI and ordered orthoscopic surgery. The doctor who will be doing the surgery put me on Mobic to reduce swelling and the knee has felt the best it has felt in almost a year. Ironic - this is two weeks before surgery. I have been on other anti-inflammatories before and this one worked.
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Mobic (meloxicam): I have been using Mobic every other day for a week now, and my pain is almost diminished.
My fingers don't hurt as bad, and I can make a full fist without hurting. The pain in my upper legs is gone, and I can move once again like I am 30. I am 63! The side effects worry me some, so that is why I do not take it every day.
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Mobic (meloxicam): Been taking mobic over 3 years for my arthritis..It has less side effects than celebrex, relafen but is more like the vioxx i took for 10 years..
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meloxicam: I have arthritis in my left leg due to an injury. I am on Neurontin for the nerve pain and was originally prescribed piroxicam for the associated arthritis pain. It made me terribly ill, couldn't keep anything down, and we switched to meloxicam. The side effects vanished and the pain relief was wonderful. This medication helps get me through my days.
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