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Are Mouth Ulcers Due To Meloxicam Prescribed For Knee Pain?
I loved what meloxicam for my knee. My knee felt almost as good as it did before surgery but then my mouth started getting puss blisters. I was to the point I could not eat or drink. I was wondering if I can take an antacid to prevent the sores in my mouth so my knee will feel as good as it did?
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
Hi & Welcome to HCM.
Yes, oral (mouth) ulcers can occur with the use of Meloxicam.
Incomplete data: Age, duration of treatment, any other associated symptoms??
You seem to have developed a serious adverse effect (Steven Johnson Syndrome) apparently caused by the pain killer Meloxicam. It is most commonly seen in elderly people who have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months.
Recovery after Stevens-Johnson syndrome can take weeks to months, depending on the severity of your condition.
First and fore most you need to permanently avoid that drug and others closely related to it. Then you are advised to consult a physician or dermatologist for further management.
Antibiotics may be given to help treat an infection in your blood.
Antacids may be needed if sores grow in your stomach and cause bleeding.
Since, You are not able to eat and drink, you need to have Total Parenteral Nutrition which is a liquid nutrition that provides your body with protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids).
Local anesthetic gels containing Lidocain will relieve the pain of blisters in the mouth.
An alternate but a safer pain killer for your knee pain.
I also advise you to always wear a medical information bracelet or necklace. Have information about your condition and what caused it inscribed on a medical information bracelet or necklace.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful.
Yes, oral (mouth) ulcers can occur with the use of Meloxicam.
Incomplete data: Age, duration of treatment, any other associated symptoms??
You seem to have developed a serious adverse effect (Steven Johnson Syndrome) apparently caused by the pain killer Meloxicam. It is most commonly seen in elderly people who have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months.
Recovery after Stevens-Johnson syndrome can take weeks to months, depending on the severity of your condition.
First and fore most you need to permanently avoid that drug and others closely related to it. Then you are advised to consult a physician or dermatologist for further management.
Antibiotics may be given to help treat an infection in your blood.
Antacids may be needed if sores grow in your stomach and cause bleeding.
Since, You are not able to eat and drink, you need to have Total Parenteral Nutrition which is a liquid nutrition that provides your body with protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids).
Local anesthetic gels containing Lidocain will relieve the pain of blisters in the mouth.
An alternate but a safer pain killer for your knee pain.
I also advise you to always wear a medical information bracelet or necklace. Have information about your condition and what caused it inscribed on a medical information bracelet or necklace.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful.
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