Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 7)

Is the lidocaine ointment usp5% good for arthritis flare up in my knees I also have neuropathy and?

I used to use the patches but they were mote hassle keeping them on where the pain is at so dr.Wrote me the ointment instead so is it god for arthritis pain also..Thanks

Can you take Celebrex if you are allergic to sulfa drugs?

Fosamax - Has anyone experienced severe fatigue with Fosamax?

I have osteoporosis, I have been on Fosamax for 6 weeks. I have muscle aches and joint pain which I can handle. I am having terrible fatigue with this. I sleep 7-8 hours at night and now have to take a 2-3 hour nap to make it through the day. Not sure if it is the medication or not but I know that... read more

What time of day should I take duloxetine?

Can any one please tell me the best time of day to take the 60mg capsule. Only just started on the drug and the side effects include diarrhoea which is bad enough to keep me at home all day ? Thank you

Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?

I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?

How long are etodolac pills safe to use after expiring date?

also need to know about gabapentin after expiration

Re: Meloxicam, can I stop taking sudden?

I am now taking losartan and simvastatin for my high blood pressure. Can this hurt me?

Could the Vioxx that I took before in 2003 have caused the problem I am now having with high blood pressure? It is sometimes 197/127.

WHAT exactly is anastrozole doing that causes the joint pain?

I had some signs of arthritis before. I've been through chemo, surgery & radiation for my stage 2b breast cancer. Prior to this mis-adventure, I took glucosamine for minor arthritic symptoms in my fingers. I know it worked because the stiffness & aching would return if I didn't take it. I did not... read more

Can you use more than one flector patch or cut it in half?

I have two bad knees due to osteoarthritis and at times I want to use one on each knee.

Why is Mobic so expensive vs meloxicam?

3 months supply of Mobic from Medco is $600.00 vs $10.00 for meloxicam. Mobic must have other ingrediants that causes the cost to be so much. Meloxicam, doesn't help me, while Mobic does.

Celebrex - Dosage and what time to take?

I have been taking 200 MGM for two months, great pain relief, but that evening dose only last till about noon. MD says is ok to take 200 twice daily. I take in evening because it does help to sleep and get up pain ferr in morning. What to do? Should a 100 MGM be better in morning?

What is the difference between aceclofenac and diclofenac sodium?

please need for drug report

Might Gabapentin relieve joint pain due to osteoarthritis?

At a doctor visit as I asked about help for joint pain... knees, hips and lower back, the doctor prescribed Gabapentin, 300 mg--- one at bedtime. I am wondering if this is really going to help Thanks

What are the dangers of a double dose of 220 mg naproxen sodium (Aleve)?

I'm a 45 year old male and was recently diagnosed with degenerative arthritis in my hip joint and advised by a general physician to take a double dose of Advil every 12 hours (total 440 mg dose) for inflammation and pain. A tad bit overweight,but very active and otherwise in fairly good health...... read more