Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 13)

Medrol Dosepak - I have 2 questions About the Medrol pack?

First i took 2 rounds., of Medrol dose Pak. In August, and September, Question 1 after finishing the last pill how long that last pill will be in the system. for osteoarthritis it didn't even help the inflammation or pain plus, question 2. can taking tons of oral steroids cause stomach issues... read more

How long can you take meloxicam?

I am 74 and have severe arthritis. My doctor has given me meloxicam in the past and it really helped. She will not let me take it for more than two weeks. I’ve had other people tell me that they are taking meloxicam on a daily basis for a long time. Is it really not safe to take meloxicam for c... read more

Is Cymbalta a narcotic? If so, is it an opioid?

Can hydroxychloroquine be taken if you have psoriasis?

Hydroxychloroquine 200mg bid was prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis which was diagnosed six months ago together with osteoarthritis. I also have psoriatic arthritis for many years without manifestations of other skin issues. Recently wore a girdle for several hours and upon removal that evening,... read more

Can I split meloxicam 15 mg tablets in half?

Have 15 mg but should have 7.5

Reclast interactions with naproxen?

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am evaluating different bisphosphonate treatments. I currently take 220 mg of naproxen (Aleve) once a day to manage pain in my knees and lower back, due to multi-compartmental osteoarthritis in both knees and spinal stenosis, respectively (I am... read more

Duloxetine - Cymbalta has caused me to start losing my hair?

Is there any other drug in this class that doesnt?

How long should I wait to take my nightly Ambien after I take my gabapentin around 4.00pm?

How long should I wait to take my nightly Ambien after I take my gabapentin around 4pm? Tonight I took my 4pm gabapentin and had no plans so decided to get ready for bed early an took my Ambien 10mg around 6:30pm and I feel like I'm literally floating! How long should the wait time be for these 2... read more

Is celebrex as dangerous as my new doc tries to make out?

Having taken it for many years after a specialist put me on it I find the only doc in town doesnt like it and wont prescribe it to me.I had a heart attack in 1999 before going on celebrex and it has been no problem. If I miss taking it I get a bad headach from a neck injury how can I get this doc... read more

Is Glucosamine safe using in CKD patients whose pottasium levels are higher?

Has anyone experienced back/hip joint pain while using Symbicort?

I have been using symbicort for about 3 months with great success in controlling my asthma/COPD, but have had an severe increase in pain in my back and left hip, which radiates down my leg and I was wondering if there are others out there with the same or similar symptoms. I read that these were... read more

Can stopping Plaquenil cause joint pain to return?

I have been on plaquenil for about 3 years. At one time, i tried to stop taking it due to money issues. I started experiencing joint pain in my hips. Does Plaquenil actually stop joint pain in Lupus or does it just slow your progress in Lupus? It was never actually explained to me and I have... read more

After taking anastrozole for the 5 years, do the side effects reverse or are you stuck with them?

I have thinning, dry hair, sagging skin, joint pain, and back pain. I can tolerate most of these if I feel that the pain will subside and I will regain some of my hair and skin health.

Ulcerative Colitis - I am experiencing severe edema in feet, ankles, calfs, knees as well as hands,?

... wrists and elbows. This is causing severe joint pain and swelling and redness. Am taking 75 mg 6mp and remicade infusions. Is this a common side effect and does it go away?

Any experience with use of Meloxicam in patients who have had gastric bypass?

Am considering gastric bypass surgery. Have had good control of my osteoarthritis with twice daily ibuprofen for many years. Osteoarthritis is rampant in my family and I've had joint replacement in both feet. My gastric bypass surgeon says I will never be able to use ibuprofen again post-operative... read more