Meloxicam for Tendonitis User Reviews

• dum...
• January 25, 2014

Mobic (meloxicam) "Despite being told to slow down with the physical labor four months ago, when both rotator cuffs started to hurt, I was able to work myself into two frozen shoulders and tendonitis, hence the nickname. Not a big fan of pharmaceuticals, Mobic is changing my mind. Starting taking it yesterday and for the first time in days I was able to sleep without waking up in pain. Can now move shoulders and pain has been greatly reduced."

• sbe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2013

Mobic (meloxicam) "I have had knee problems for the last 10 years of my life, and I've tried so many types of physical therapy and medications throughout those years. Nothing has worked better than Mobic. I can't take a lot of medicines like ibuprofen because I have severe stomach issues, and Mobic is great on my tummy. Thanks for giving me my life back."

• kat...
• November 28, 2010

Mobic (meloxicam) "While this medication alleviated the pain in my husband's arm, after taking it for about 5 years he was recently rushed into emergency surgery with a large gastric ulcer. The condition came on without symptoms or warning. His surgeon said Mobic was the cause. If you take this medication, do so with extreme caution."

• Bad...
• September 7, 2008

Mobic (meloxicam) "I've been having some knee pain for the past 6 months. I stand all day at work, 9 hours a day, 6 days per week. PT helped some but the pain always comes back. My family doctor gave me Mobic and a steroid shot. I'm pain-free for over a week now. I'm very happy so far. No side effects at all. I thought I was allergic to NSAIDs but this is giving me no issues at all. Hopefully, it will continue to work well for me."

• bea...
• September 30, 2014

"I am fighting plantar fasciitis and have been in horrible pain, which shoots up my leg. I know it is from walking the dog on the beach for miles at a time, though I wear good shoes. Meloxicam absolutely has taken away the pain. I am trying to figure out, however, how to soothe and heal my foot without having to depend on a medicine for more than 6 or 8 weeks. I believe Meloxicam is an excellent bridge in an acute situation. Yoga stretches also are really helping, especially the sun salutation, which stretches my calves and tendons in my feet. I believe that way I can get through the worst while protecting my stomach."

• Edd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2018

"As a distance runner for over 50 years, every now and then, I get injured. The latest knee injury was after several hard long runs, both knees really hurt, and I couldn't run for four weeks. Went to my doctor, and he prescribed meloxicam. Within 24 hours, the pain was gone. I will update this site within the next three days and any possible side effects."

• Run...
• October 2, 2013

"Benefits did not outweigh the side effects experienced. I am a runner with tendonitis in my left foot. My doctor prescribed meloxicam, 15 mg, to reduce inflammation and manage pain. I took it for a month, and I experienced side effects like dizziness, stomach problems, and inexplicable weight gain (despite the fact that I was swimming, biking, and slowly starting to run again). The small reduction in pain was not worth the side effects, so I am back to about 800 mg of ibuprofen a day."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2009

Mobic (meloxicam) "This is the best medicine I've come across for my whole body. I started using it for tendinitis. I didn't realize my whole body was suffering from aches and pains until taking Mobic. If I run out of my prescription, I can definitely tell a big difference. Thanks, Mobic."

• Sud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2019

"After only three days on meloxicam, my tendonitis is starting to feel much better, and that’s after a month and a half of suffering from chronic tendonitis. I had never heard of this drug before my physician’s assistant prescribed it. Wish I had known before."

• Dan...
• April 20, 2013

"I've had tendonitis for over 6 years. After 4 cortisone shots & years of taking Aleve every day, my doctor said surgery was my only option. I found another Dr. & he prescribed Mobic. I have almost NO wrist pain. It is amazing what a difference it makes. My only complaint is that it dries out my nose so badly that I get a nosebleed at least once a week."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2023

"Was prescribed Mobic, 15 mg, for chronic tendinitis in my wrists and ankles. Took it for approximately three weeks. Did not experience any side effects while taking it, however, a couple of weeks after I stopped taking it, I developed chronic acid reflux symptoms. Am otherwise perfectly healthy-thin, exercise regularly, follow a super healthy diet, and never had any acid reflux or gastrointestinal-related issues prior to taking Mobic. Mobic did not provide much pain relief. Mobic does not cure the etiology of chronic tendinosis. You’re better off sticking with good long-term physiotherapy, massage therapy, and activity modification. After I developed acid reflux, I did my own research and came across a number of articles indicating the use of NSAIDs, especially at a high dosage or when used concomitantly with steroids, as a significant factor in the development of GERD and ulcers. Unfortunately, my orthopedist did NOT mention this to me. I wish I knew this before I took the Mobic."

• MMi...
• January 12, 2017

"I have been on meloxicam for four years now. I worry about long-term problems or what it might cause, but nothing else has helped my wrist pain. If I skip a day or two, my wrist is weak and in tons of pain. As long as I remember to take the meds, I'm pain-free. I recommend meloxicam. It's been good for me."

• Tar...
• March 7, 2019

"I have De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and I was doing okay, but this week, super tight shoulder leading to hand pain and a severely decreased ability to grip things. So I took one meloxicam (prescribed for dqt just in case, but hadn't been taking them) yesterday around 6 a.m. I'm also an insulin-dependent diabetic. By 10:30 a.m., I felt sick, and blood sugar was grossly high. It didn't matter how many times I took more insulin, my sugar would not stabilize all day. It was as if this NSAID was a steroid. Didn’t seem to alleviate my suffering either, just gave me more problems. Blood sugar did not begin to level out until midnight. Not at all normal."

• Fem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2018

"After 10 months of a torn rotator cuff (fraying) of 1 inch. Tendonitis, physical therapy, multiple opinions, MRI, and tried this after meeting my 5th Dr. I feel 98% back to normal. Wish I had this 5 Drs and 10 months ago."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

"My doctor prescribed this for a month to see if it helped with shoulder pain. Not sure what the pain is. My physical therapist (for another issue) thinks it's frozen shoulder. It did help for a few days, but not in a lasting way. And I've gained weight in the one-month period - not sure how much to be enough to really notice. Although I filled the prescription again, I'm not planning to take it. Doesn't make enough difference to put on any more weight!"

• MxG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2017

"After about 4 other anti-inflammatory drugs did nothing for severe tendonitis in my knee (sports injury), the meloxicam was the magic bullet. 5 days was all it took to get the swelling down and the healing to begin. I had 3 months of nearly intolerable pain up until that time. Of course, your mileage may vary since one data point is not a trend."

• Jon...
• April 20, 2016

"Had pain in my hands from driving too much. After 8 months or so, I found myself in the ER, then the ICU of my local hospital. After a couple of scary days and many tests, it was determined that I had a bleeding ulcer in my esophagus. Lots, a lot of blood. The doctor told me that this medicine most likely was the culprit. I would never recommend this to anyone. DO NOT TAKE."

• Les...
• December 2, 2018

"I’ve had tendinitis deep in my groin since January 2018. I’ve had 18 sessions of acupuncture, which provided temporary relief. My doctor prescribed meloxicam in September. It doesn’t really seem to work. I also had ten weeks of physical therapy, with daily stretching. I live in a two-story home, and the stairs sure don't help matters. Thinking of passing on the drug. One day, my face got extremely red and swollen. I blamed it on the Santa Ana winds in Southern Cal. Could be the drug."

• Doe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2018

"I went to the emergency room yesterday after having severe shoulder pain for 4 days. X-ray confirmed calcific tendonitis. After an intramuscular muscle relaxant shot, I was discharged with a sling and a 10-day prescription of Meloxicam 15 mg once daily. It's now been 2 hours after taking my first tablet. I feel woozy, but pain is much less, yay! I was also instructed to take the sling off several times a day and do gentle pendulum moves to avoid the shoulder joint stiffening. I think the combination of gentle movements and Meloxicam will help me. I see from some of your posts, though, that this medication can cause serious issues, and my hope for you (and me if it develops) is for relief, maybe an alternative therapy. Thank you for posting your experiences. Much love and healing to all of you."

• Cin...
• September 9, 2020

"Diagnosed with tendonitis. Given by my Dr. meloxicam 15 mg. I have been taking it for a month with a glass of milk to prevent stomach damage every morning and haven't seen much progress! No side effects so far, but can risk it if it's not even helping much! I'll stop it."

• Pla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2017

"While my pain subsided, the side effects were awful. My tongue swelled up, I gained 4 pounds in a week, and am seriously retaining water. I got the okay from my doctor to discontinue yesterday and am looking forward to feeling normal again. Not worth the side effects, in my opinion. I'd rather take ibuprofen."

• Drk...
• February 21, 2017

"In my experience with Meloxicam for an unspecified tendonitis in my outer wrist (my doc isn't really detail-oriented), the drug doesn't do squat. I should mention that I have both a high tolerance for pain as well as an unusual resistance to the average painkillers. No external reason like built-up tolerance to anything; I only regularly take asthma medication and Tegretol. For me, Meloxicam might as well be a placebo; add that to the troubling list of possible side effects, and I've contacted my doctor to disregard any refills and offer an alternate, more effective painkiller. It might work wonders for others, but to me, Meloxicam just didn't do it."

• Joe...
• November 3, 2017

"About 2 years ago, I was lifting weights and hurt myself. I was told that I have costochondritis. I had a very hard time breathing and made a few additional trips to the ER. At my age, the doctor thought maybe it was my heart and sent me to a cardiologist who performed many tests, but all the tests were negative, including MRI/CT scans. I got better, then the issues flared up. It got better again, but 2 weeks ago I couldn't breathe. I decided to go to another doctor who asked me many questions and finally gave me Meloxicam 15 mg. I have been on this medication for about 2 days, and God, do I feel the difference? My abs are no longer tender, and there is no tightness in my chest. I no longer suffer and am able to breathe freely. Thank God."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2016

"I have severe calcific tendonitis in my right shoulder. ER prescribed this yesterday and started it last night. Just left the ER once again for a severe allergic reaction. Woke up with a red, puffy face, a rash all over my body, and it did not do anything. Granted, I only took it once, but it is supposed to immediately help. It did make me a little drowsy. I will not be taking this medication again."

• Lib...
• January 21, 2020

"My injury was strain of pelvic joint where it attaches to backbone Took Meloxicam 15mg as prescribed for two weeks. Did very little to relieve pain. After two weeks almost no improvement. It did not stop pain, maybe muted it for about 17 hours then nothing at all. It was suppose to last 24 hours. Had to supplement it with Tylenol. Now switching to Diclofenac so we will see."