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2 1 Thu, 23 Feb 2017
I saw an emergency room doctor for a severe gout attack that caused swelling in the foot and ankle. I was given two injections 1) a Steroid 2) anti inflamatory drug. He then prescribed Indomethacin, 21 pills, 50mg 3 times a day for 7 days. I am 77 years old, the pharmacist told me this...
2 1 Mon, 13 Feb 2017
I have been on MTX for RA for many years and my CRP has been increasing -now at 21, rheumatologist wants me to go on humor -scared to death with all the side effects -also does functional medicine help RA sufferers with supplements versus drugs-any concrete studies for this
2 1 Thu, 16 Feb 2017
i have a severe ache in the thigh from thr knee to the groin. i cannot lift my leg more than an inch or so off the floor.. i have had lumber lamenectomy from l2-5 about three years ago. i have chronic pain due to arthritis and fibromyalgia. I have herniated discs at c4,5,6 and 7.
2 1 Wed, 1 Feb 2017
I get severe pain in both elbows in the middle of the night. I have to take hydrocodon 10 mg and volataren gel to ease the the pain. I have arthritis but my elbows do not hurt me during the day. I have Shogrens syndrome .Why do I have this horrible pain at night?
2 1 Mon, 13 Feb 2017
started taking tramadol for severe arthritis. developed itchy rash on neck and bosom...asked doctor over phone for advice. He said stop taking for 3 days and if it doesnt go away it is not meds. What otc allergy med. can I take which will not conflict with tramadol
2 1 Mon, 24 Apr 2017
does cbd oil show your in blood work and piss test ordered by your pcp , because my daughter gave me a .little bottle you put about 5 drops under my tongue for my knee pain and arthrites i hurt and have it every where. because i do not want to lose my benefits. It really works.but now i am...
2 1 Thu, 2 Feb 2017
Hi Doctor, My Mum has arthritis and has endured pain for some a number of years. what would be the best remedy to relive her pain and also cure. we have done a knee replacement for both knees but she experiences Muscle Spasms as well and numbness. I ll really appreciate your professional advise
2 1 Tue, 31 Jan 2017
I have pain at the very top of the back of my legs. Almost feels like the pain is in very lower part of my bottom. Worse when I get out of bed in the morning but do have it all day. Kinda like cramping. I have had MRI and injections for lower back pain. also still have numbness in my left foot....
2 1 Tue, 31 Jan 2017
I have RA, and was having severe lower back pain,so my RA doctor suggested I have an MRI .the results of this MRI mild to moderate disc space narrowing at l2-3with. 3mm annular bludge and l3-4 has 4mm right and left lateral disc protrusions and mild facet arthrosis are seen.also problems with...
2 1 Fri, 3 Aug 2018
My niece, age 53 has recently been having all kinds of episodes-diagnosed probable Lupus and Psoratic Arthritis..today her hands and arms started turning blue and now after 5 hours or so arm is black from armpit to elbow-She has in past taken Xarelto and recently on Eliquis-so stiff and sore with...
2 1 Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Can an endocrinologist help me ? I have osteoporosis/osteopinia(Sp?/osteoarthritis.....the doctors all call it by a different name. I have been on Boniva, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and lots of Calcium for over 5 years. My bone density has not improved. I need back surgery, but my bones are too thin....
2 1 Mon, 8 May 2017
I have just been started on Limbrel 500mg bid. I have bad arthritis, atrial fib, hx of bleeding ulcer etc. I have started having double vision for a few hrs. each day. I also have hx of giant aneurysm behind my left eye that has 7 platinum coils in it since 1998. My presenting sx with aneurysm...
2 1 Mon, 21 Nov 2016
I m already 43 years old, 15 years Meren arthritis, thyroid and is 2 years old, I m taking regular medication. The doctor is giving me zempred 4 to 5 years. When I have it and not taking medication for the rest of Meren medicines is not affected. And while I m taking this drug zempred 4 but it...
46 1 Mon, 30 Nov 2015
My sister in law is on hydroxychloroquine for rhuemetoid arthritis. She has difficulty taking any mess because she reacts. She was in a pool yesterday exercisingin the sun, felt like she got eg. Suntan lotion in her eye. By evening both eyes were burning and hurting and very sensitive to light....
41 1 Sat, 28 Nov 2015
An ENT Doctor told me that I have a touch of arthritis in my TMJ. Is there anything I can take or do to reduce the pain? I have had hepatitis B and can t take Tylenol, bleeding ulcer so I can t take aspirin, and a myocardial infarct so I can t take Aleve. I don t understand why the doctor didn t...
46 1 Sat, 28 Nov 2015
Hi, Ive been looking into getting some Medicinal Marijuana pain relievers for my father he has arthritis in he s knees and is always in pain. we are posting out of Prescription pain meds because of all the other side effects they yield. What do you recommend ?
49 1 Fri, 20 Nov 2015
I have a lot of hip pain and know that I have arthritis in my lower back which causes me to sometime be unable to use my legs properly. I suspect the hip is part of that at my age which is 75. I just wander if I can ignore it or if I should have surgery? How will it effect me if I choose to...
15 1 Fri, 18 Sep 2015
I m taking Hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5-325 combined with 2 ibuprofen 200mg x 4 times a day for osteoarthritis pain in right hip and knee, and still have lots of pain getting out of bed in morning and walking. Am afraid I m taking too much with little results. Have appointment with doc Sep 25....
10 1 Mon, 30 May 2016
Hello, I have chronic late stage lyme disease, I have been on multiple medications, iv therapy, for 1 1/2 years,I am having many skin problems along with swollen glands on top of both shoulders, its not painful, just uncomfortable. Can you help with what this might be besides the lyme.
20 1 Fri, 21 Aug 2015
Good day Doc, My husband suffers from severe gout. He was on Proben for a long time.,he functioned so much better. For two months now we cant find Proben. What i would like to know is if there is any other drug with the same results. Kind Regards Mari
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