Tendonitis Questions

Aleve vs Ibuprofen: What's the difference?

Aleve and ibuprofen are both used for pain relief. But is one more effective or more likely to cause side effects compared to the other?

Naproxen vs ibuprofen: What's the difference?

Naproxen and ibuprofen are both NSAIDs, but which one is more effective or more likely to cause side effects?

What is Proxalin-Plus used for?

Can Levaquin cause tendonitis?

I took Levaquin (levofloxacin) last year for tonsillitis. I don't know why the doctor gave such an antibiotic but I took it anyways against my better judgement. I only took a few doses before I threw away the pills since I was freaking out reading about Tendonitis. Incidentally my calcaneal... read more

I have levaquin-induced tendonitis. Is there anything that will help me?

I had walking pneumonia at Thanksgiving and was prescribed levaquin. The next day I noticed soreness in calves. The soreness, in three days, developed into tendonitis in ankles and in shoulders. I had no idea that levaquin was causing this and took levaquin for the ten days prescribed. This has now... read more

How long does tendonitis last from taking Levaquin?

I took Levaquin 500 mg x 2 days and almost immediately started having leg/calf cramps and swelling. My doctor d/c'd the drug, and 3 weeks later I still having relentless calf cramps. Anyone else have this problem, and how long did it last?

I feel I have been treated badly by a doctor, how do I report him?

This is my first time posting and I had to from being so upset.I have rotator cuff tears in both shoulders with osteoarthritis in the left and tendonitis in the right.I recently had surgery in March on my right shoulder,everything was fine until I went to therapy and the therapist went to far and... read more

Does Vimovo 500/20mg twice daily for shoulder tendinitis work, and is Naproxen the same?

I have been diagnosed with shoulder tendinitis,I have tried physiotherapy treatments which don't work, my doc. just prescribed naproxen 500/20mg twice daily for two weeks. He said if this treatment does not work I would have to get a cortisone injection. I am curious about all this and would... read more

What can I take in the place of meloxicam?

I've taken Naproxen & now can I take paracetamol, how long do I have to wait b4 I take it?

Can I take a oxycodone and naproxen at the same time?

I accidentally took two 15mg tablets of meloxicam?

Will I be OK?

I took 45mg. of meloxicam so what do I need to know and look out for?

I had not looked up the regular dosage. 15mg nevet worked for pain in the past. I wanted some sleep so took stronger dose. I am a bit tired now.

Why does meloxicam cause leg and feet swelling?

Medication - I had been taking Naproxen for the last 4 months (2tabs/day) and recently developed?

... back pain. Should I call my doctor? I discontinued use and I never had any bleeding or other symptoms. What other meds can I use for anti-inflammatory? (Plantar fasciitis, ankle tendonitis)