Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 12)

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

Voltaren - Is this effective on back & hip osteoarthritis?

Hip & back osteoarthritis. Will this help? Does it stink like most products sold like ben gay?

Ibuprofen - Can I take ibuprofen with warfarin?

Methylprednisolone - This a the second time that I am on a 4mg dose pack for osteoarthritis pain (in

... feet, knee, hip, lower back mostly). This has been like a vacation both times. Is this a drug that can be taken indefinitely? I am a 70 year-old female, 140 lbs with no other medical issues, very active and good diet. Is there another safer drug that would work close to as well with less... read more

Can you take meloxicam and Tylenol at the same time?

I have been on Cymbalta for 8 days. Read many bad reviews. Will I have withdrawal after only 8 days?

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Diclofenac, and which one is better for back pain?

Is gabapentin 300mg and temazepam 15mg safe to take for insomnia?

I take 300 mg of gabapentin and 15 mg of temazepam for insomnia. Is there something safer? I am 86 years old. This combination works but not if I take it every night. Once ever 5 or 6 days works.

Can methotrexate cause more pain as a side effect. I had one injection of methotrexate for...

... inflammation from inflammatory osteoarthritis. I am having way more pain than I ever had before. It’s so bad that I can’t even stay in bed laying down. The pain feels multiplied many times more than normal. I’m on opioids for my pain but they aren’t helping at all.... read more

Can prednisone and oxycodone be used together?

Can prednisone and oxycodone be taken together. I have selling in ankles, foot and legs on both sides.

Guaifenesin - Mucinex 600mg twice day for an elderly woman?

I am a 82 year old woman, was in a lot of daily joint pain, medicines that have been given by rheumatologist do not work, I am almost crazy with pain and no relief until I tried the Mucinex and tramadol 50mg tab, prescribed on Thurs. Taking Crestor, heart palpitations Cartia, prednisone 5mg,... read more

Does carvedelol cause extreme tiredness ?

I have stage 3 CKD and DDD, DJD Hypercholesterol and Hypothyroid Disease. I hydrate well. I started Farxiga in June 2022. Was active at 80.

Voltaren gel on back ache?

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Drug and vitamins side effects?

I would like to know if there are any side effects in using the vitamin boswellia with meloxicam?