Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 8)

Tylenol with Codeine 3 - how long does it normally take t3's with codine to work?

Especially for someone who has a high tolerance for pain

Do any prescription or over-the-counter drugs thin the blood and cause bruising (age 50+) ?

I recently had hip replacement surgery and was on 325 mg. of aspirin twice daily. My bruising and thin skin became so fragile that I tore my skin at the slightest bump. Now I am finished with the aspirin treatment, but my thin skin still bruises easily and tears as well. I look very much like an... read more

Can I take vistaril and ibuprofen together?

Meloxicam - Can I cut the 7.5 tablet in half since I only use the pill on a "as needed" basis? I?

... have found that taking 1/2 a few houyrs prior to activity and another 1/2 shortly after diminishes the severity of pain.

How long does it take to get Forteo out of your system?

Client taking Forteo almost 2 years and having severe joint pain, dizziness, heartburn among other Forteo listed side effects. Pain pills give no relief. Very sure it is the Forteo, due to calcium elevation and other lab results (negative and positive). How long after Forteo discontinuation will... read more

Can I take metformin with naproxen?

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more

Can you take Lyrica with Cymbalta?

I would like to know if Lyrica and Cymbalta interact with each other?

Diclofenac - Can Voltaren be taken with blood thinners?

Mod to severe joint pain in neck hips and ankles. Heal Spurs. On xarelto to thin blood. Looking for relief.

I am on the generic brand of cymbalta and have been experiencing diarrhea during the day and night?

I've been on it for 1 month. Will this ease up? I'm pretty miserable! Thanks for your time.

How long can I continue to take Voltaren Gel?

I have been using it on my knee for over one year now. Works well!

OTC Voltaren says use for 21 days max. Can I use it for 21 days for my ankles and...

... then switch to my knees? Should I have several weeks or more in between the two uses? Also, does the benefit of Voltaren stop when you stop taking it after 21 days? (Does the pain go back to the pre-Voltaren level). It's osteoarthritis of knees and ankles.

Will Zilretta work for bursitis in my hips?

I have bursitis in both hips which leaves me almost crippled. Steroid injections are only lasting 5 weeks at this point so my pain management doctor suggested Zilretta injections. Will they work?

How long does it take for meloxicam to work?

S-Adenosylmethionine - Can Sam-E and valerian be mixed?

I'm leaving St. John's Wort because the sun is getting stronger and I'm too light sensitive. Instead I'll be going back to Sam-E, but I take Valerian Root at night to sleep. Can they be used on the same day?. Thanks.