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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 31 Jul 2017 | ||
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I m looking at medicare drug plans, and have been told by my doctor that I will benefit from knee injections for arthritis. I forgot the medication name. But think that he said it would probably be a specialty drug. What are some common injection medications. So that I can see what Tier drugs...
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| 2 | 1 | Thu, 18 Jan 2018 | ||
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I m 70 and basically healthy except for arthritis in my shoulders and arms. My doctor is taking me off Tylenol 3 and Lorezapam. I take them for Migraines that get out of control of Sumatriptan as well as constant arthritis Pain. I ve taken the combination of Diazapam and T3 for over 25 years. Now...
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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 14 Aug 2017 | ||
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I have knee pain that is caused by baker cyst, meniscus tear and arthritis in my knee. Dr prescribed methyl prednisone pack and has worked well until I was walking up stairs too fast and my knee gave me a shot of pain that stopped me in my tracks a little while ago It s still hurts bad and I can...
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| 2 | 1 | Tue, 30 Jan 2018 | ||
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I have rheumatoid arthritis I was diagnosed with 3 years ago. I have been taking Simponi injections once monthly for less than a year, but they really seem to work. I have to have lab tests every 3 months as per directed by my RA doctor. Earlier this year, my AST and ALT were elevated . I took...
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| 2 | 1 | Wed, 25 Apr 2018 | ||
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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been taking two medications: Hydroxychloraquin (Plaquinil), and Leflunamide (sp?), which I stopped taking because of skin irritations that I thought were caused by that drug. Also, I was using Ketoconazole for a fungus infection of the foot. I see that there...
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| 2 | 1 | Wed, 11 Apr 2018 | ||
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I am 47, not overweight, and in generally good health; however, I use chewing tobacco (15+ years) and have drank vodka in binges of 1-2 evenings every week or two for the last 5 years - mainly when I travel for work and stay in hotels. This morning I flew from Indianapolis to Boston, worked all...
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| 2 | 1 | Wed, 9 Aug 2017 | ||
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I have some issues with arthritis in my back. It seems to have gotten worse and now my legs and especially my feet are very painful. My feet swell and it is difficult to walk. Is there something I can take for relief other than motrin or should I make an appointment with my doctor?
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| 2 | 1 | Fri, 11 Aug 2017 | ||
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I have been prescribed meloxicam for knee arthritis. because of the side effect of water retention, I was prescribed Lasix at the same time. This combination has caused severe stomach discomfort. As an alternative, I was prescribed Celecoxib. Is Edma one of it s side effects?
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| 2 | 1 | Fri, 19 Jan 2018 | ||
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I am taking 2 .5. Mg clonazepam pills at night in combination with 2 15 mg oxycodone pills. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and have found this to be the minimum amount that makes life bearable. Now my ra DR says I must quit clonazepam. I quit everything slowly taking the last of everything...
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| 2 | 1 | Fri, 28 Jul 2017 | ||
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Hello. I am recovering from a gout attack that is going on 13 days. I can bear weight but it feels like my fourth toe is going to fall off and have broken out with athletes foot and blisters. Swelling and bruising are now visible and my foot is starting to hurt on that joint. Not a question but a...
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| 2 | 1 | Fri, 23 Jun 2017 | ||
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Approximatly 2 weeks ago my mild arthritis began to flare, is now extremely red, spreading quickly to other joints and swollen. At times the end of my fingers from mid knucle up will blanch completely white and my nails will turn blue. My fingers get extremely cold. I have been tested for RA and...
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| 2 | 1 | Tue, 30 Jan 2018 | ||
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I have been on ultra for a long time. Fibromyalgia arthritis several other long term health problem. My doctor is no longer available. Have not seen one since Nov. 4 weeks ago started at MU Clinic. Didn t pay close enough attention to new prescription got Ultram every 8 hours. 1 tab. Old...
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| 2 | 1 | Tue, 20 Jun 2017 | ||
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My mom is tired all the time and she hurts. she was tested for arthritis so she could go to a specialist but the tests came back ok? What ever that means. She is 80 yrs old and lives upnorth Michigan and only sees a PA. Not getting any answers from her and not sure what type of doctor she should...
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| 2 | 1 | Wed, 31 Jan 2018 | ||
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hi... i have got a 90 years old gran fater who is hypertentive and diabetic for 15 and 18 years respectively. he is taking amylodopin 10mg daily and insulin 14 unit. before 2 month he was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and he was prescribed a medication that i dont remember wright now and a...
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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 16 Apr 2018 | ||
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I began using cimzia one month ago with two injections week zero, week 2 and week 4. I have severe psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, RA and AK. After one month arthritis symptoms (flexibility and pain) improved dramatically however psoriasis got worse. My RA Doc and I are looking into changing from...
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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 29 May 2017 | ||
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MY HUSBAND WAS SEEN AT AN URGENT CARE WITH HIS KNEE SWELLING OVER NIGHT. THE DR STATED COULD BE SEPTIC ARTHRITIS AND HE NEEDED TO SEE ABOUT ASAP WITH AN ORTHIPEDIC DR. HE COULD NOT GET IN TO THE SPECIALIST FOR 3 WEEKS. THE PAIN AND SWELLING GOT WORSE SO HE WENT TO THE ER.. HIS BLUE CROSS DENIED...
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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 29 May 2017 | ||
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I have arthritis and would like to ask what is the best supplement out there for arthritis. I have been taking nature s valley turmeric and curcumin but see no improve. I had read that the supplement needs to include black pepper but do not know for sure as there are so many claims out there. Any...
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| 2 | 1 | Mon, 29 May 2017 | ||
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I am a 66 yr old male with osteo arthtritic hips that I need to delay surgery for about 6 months due to my job requirements. I have been taking 8 to 10 ibuprofin to be semi normal walking around for some months now. I have taken naproxin now 2 at one time with no apparent side effects. Can I...
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| 2 | 1 | Fri, 2 Jun 2017 | ||
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I am feeling faint when I stand up. and very lightheaded for the last six months when doing very little exercise/work. Just walking up the hill from the mailbox to my house is winding me and making me feel like I m gonna pass out. Even just picking things up and making me feel very short of...
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| 3 | 1 | Fri, 20 Apr 2018 | ||
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I have been diagnosed with Psoriatric Arthritis and Palindramic Rheumatism. I was on Lefluminide and have been switched to Methotrexate. I like the occasional glass of red wine. Are there any prescription medications that I can take instead of methotrexate or lefluminide that permit me to drink...
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