Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 9)

What drug works as well as Celebrex?

My insurance company will no longer pay for Celebrex. What drug will work as well as Celebrex does? I have tried diclofenac, mobic, and all the generic celecoxibs but none work for me. I have arthritis in every vertebra of my spine. With Celebrex, I have no pain whatsoever and complete freedom of... read more

Stopping Prolia before taking second dose?

I had several side effects following my first dose of Prolia. I have COPD Emphysema so I believe my SOB increased for a while. Also, extreme fatigue lasted several months, joint pain and sciatica came on strong. I am told stopping Prolia can be harmful to my overall bone health. Is it safe for me... read more

Why does Voltaren contain ammonia?

I found the ammonia smell nauseating but my doctor, after denying ammonia is one of the ingredients, had no answer for this. The chemist at Walgreens claimed not to know, either. Thanks

Please advise on medication mix and interactions?

Duloxetine 90mgs daily. Ritalin SR 60mgs daily, clonazepam 3mgs daily and Norgesic 35mgs 2 tablets 3 times a day I'm worried !!!

Is tinnitus from amlodipine reversible?

I took amlodipine for high blood pressure for 18 consecutive days. Stopped them on 4 November as they were giving me issues with brain fog, headaches, joint pain etc. However after two weeks off them I started experiencing tinnitus. Please can you let me know how long does it take for them to leave... read more

Anyone experiencing joint pain while taking Saxenda?

I am a healthy 63 year-old woman who has been taking Saxenda for about 3 1/2 months. I am not increasing my dosage weekly, but rather more slowly and steadily. The weight is coming off slowly, with consistent weight loss each week. The only lingering side effect I am experiencing is acid reflux;... read more

Are there 10 mg pills of duloxetine or Cymbalta, in order to slowly reduce & eventually stop?

I have taken for many years for chronic pain & depression/anxiety.

Can Pristiq cause joint pain?

Will this joint pain subside? Started about 11 days ago on 25 mg. On 50 mg for about 8 days now. Was on Effexor for many years till it stopped working, then Cymbalta which was no good for me.

Reclast interactions with naproxen?

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am evaluating different bisphosphonate treatments. I currently take 220 mg of naproxen (Aleve) once a day to manage pain in my knees and lower back, due to multi-compartmental osteoarthritis in both knees and spinal stenosis, respectively (I am... read more

Duloxetine - Cymbalta has caused me to start losing my hair?

Is there any other drug in this class that doesnt?

Relief duration for methylprednisolone tablets, 4mg pack?

How long can I expect knee osteoarthritis pain relief to continue after completing a methylprednisolone, 4mg 6-day pack? Can I expect it to last longer than an 80mg injection of triamcinolone?

What is the best way to stop taking Celebrex after taking it for a number of years.

Can I just stop? I am 86 years old and have osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Thanks. RS

Can you take oxycontin and nucynta together? Is it safe?

I have been taking 80mg twicw a day for degenerative arthritis and fibromyalgia but this has stopped being effective, On a recent visit with my physician he prescribed 100 mg Nucynta every 6 hrs to be taken along with my oxycontin. After reading it seems like most people have replaced their former... read more

Tylenol with Codeine 3 - is tylenol 3 a controlled substance?

I am a diabetic and I would like to know if taking ibuprofen will raise my sugar levels?

The reason I am asking is because I had knee surgery about a month ago, and I have been taking 400 mgs 3 times a day and my sugar levels have become alot higher than is normal for me. My sugar was always under control before I started taking it.