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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, other than to... read more
How long can I continue to take Voltaren Gel?
I have been using it on my knee for over one year now. Works well!
OTC Voltaren says use for 21 days max. Can I use it for 21 days for my ankles and...
... then switch to my knees? Should I have several weeks or more in between the two uses? Also, does the benefit of Voltaren stop when you stop taking it after 21 days? (Does the pain go back to the pre-Voltaren level). It's osteoarthritis of knees and ankles.
Alternative nerve pain medicine to Lyrica or Neurontin?
Am experiencing nerve damage from recent hip replacement surgery. My foot, knee and thigh are always at varying degrees of burning and throbbing. My hip , however, is doing well. I am allergic to neurontin and have scoliosis and lumbar osteoarthritis and every extra 5 lbs makes my spine ache, so... read more
Is Voltaren safe for a person who has gastritis?
I have a very delicate stomach. Can not take oral medications(anti-inflamatory such as Naprosyn etc.) and I has a knee replacement 3 yrs ago but still have some pain. Under this condition it is safe to use the gel??? Thank you. Mrs. Niurca Valdes
I am a diabetic and I would like to know if taking ibuprofen will raise my sugar levels?
The reason I am asking is because I had knee surgery about a month ago, and I have been taking 400 mgs 3 times a day and my sugar levels have become alot higher than is normal for me. My sugar was always under control before I started taking it.
Can you take mobic and panadol (paracetamol) together?
I have osteoarthritis in feet, knees, neck, mobic does not work on it's own.
Letrozole - is there anything I can take to ease the pains in my joints while taking letrazole ?
... Mainly hands , hips, knees and feet pain ! Side effects of letrazole , is there anything i can do to help myself ?
Can a person with a possible Sulfa drug allergy take Glucosamine Sulfate?
My grandmother is highly allergic to sulfa drugs (stopped her heart once). I've never been tested for a sulfa drug allergy. I have been recommended to take glucosamine sulfate for my knee, but I'm nervous I may have a reaction to it.
Metoprolol and knee joint pain?
In March of 2012 I had a heart attack and two stents put in. I was taking medications associated that was prescribed by my Dr. from Virginia Heart. In Dec of 2012 I lost my job and without health care have been unable to obtain prescriptions. I am also unable to obtain any information from my Dr.... read more
What time of the day do you take Mobic?
My doctor just put me on 15 mg. of Mobic per day to see if it's going to help my knees before doing anything else, had a knee replacement in one and the other is showing severe arthritis etc., I was curious as to the best time of the day to take it, I've been taking it at bedtime ... thoughts ...... read more
Lidoderm - Can you use these patches in more than one place? For example; I have upper neck pain and
... arthritis in my knee. Can I put a patch on my neck and on my knee at the same time?
Is it okay to take ibuprofen after total knee replacement?
I stopped taking oxy condone at 4 weeks and have only been taking Tylenol because that is what they gave me in the hospital with the Oxy Cosone nd since I couldn't take Advil 2 weeks prior to surgery.