Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 14)

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... read more

Can an injection of cortisone be given at same time as PRP?

I recently had an anaesthetic, removal of 25ml of water from the knee, an injection of cortisone, followed by PRP. Done with one catheter. I thought cortisone might be contradictory to PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) as I understand that begins by creating its own inflammation whereas cortisone is... read more

Is Omeprazole known for giving Very severe joint pain??

How do I know if the severe joint pain is from the omeprazole or not? is the side affect reversible?

Is severe muscle pain and soreness a side effect of Seroquel?

I have been on Seroquel for almost two weeks. I asked in this forum a couple weeks ago typically when do the side effects subside. My concern is I have had severe muscle/joint pain, rapid heart beat, and just overall terrible well being physically. I have read the side effects and I have many of... read more

What can you take for arthritic pain when you have stage 3 kidney disease?

I was taken off NSAID’s because of kidney disease. I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and am in pain most of the time. The doctor said take Tylenol which does nothing for my pain. What other options do I have to decrease the amount of inflammation and pain I have?

Meloxicam - How long does it take to start working?

How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?

I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is... read more

All over body pain, arthritis in shoulders and bursitis too. Will Lyrica help?

So far I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lower back and bursitis and arthritis in both shoulders. I still need to get tests on my hips and neck which is also very painful. I've heard good things about Lyrica. Would that help me with my issues? I don't know yet what is... read more

Do Euflexxa injections in shoulder help reduce pain?

Looking for experiences people have had with euflexxa injections in the shoulder

Cymbalta and cyclobenzaprine interactions?

My doctor prescribed 60 mg Cymbalta and 10mg of cyclobenzaprine. I checked my drug interactions and it says not to take together. Has anyone experienced interactions with these two drugs?

Acetaminophen - info about Motrin and meloxicam?

I have been on meloxicam 15 and had bad side effects that didn’t have with Motrin?

How can I take diclofenac and bupropion?

Is pregabalin safe to use for fibromyalgia and anxiety?

I was just recently diagnosed with having fibromyalgia and my rheumatologist first prescribed Cymbalta but it made my heart race really fast. He took me off that and now wants me to try Pregabalin, which I'm hoping this medication doesn't cause the same side effect.