Osteoarthritis

I have used 150mg per day for six months, to deal with osteoarthritis in the hip. I moved from Oxycontin to Lyrica, and am satisfied with this decision. My hip replacement is pending within the next month or so. Lyrica is so effective in stopping the pain, I am wondering whether to stay on it, and keep pushing off the operation. The side effects that I have encountered are short term memory loss, decrease in stool volume and constipation. It is even hard to fart...perhaps it effects sphincter muscles in the body. I have put 8kg on since I began using lyrica, and I was initially alarmed when I developed trigger finger in all of my knuckles. I suffer from anxiety and depression, so was interested to see what the mood stabilizing aspect of the drug did. The depression is still there, but a...

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The "authorities" are concerned with the opioid addictions and overdoses yet the FDA has not, to my knowledge, run trials on Adequan, a proven osteoarthritis drug that not only eases pain in dogs and horses but also has been proven to REGENERATE joints. Any reason why? ## The FDA does not run drug trials. They do set the requirements for them, but it is up to the actual manufacturer of any given medication to do the drug trials, and submit the results to the FDA for approval. The requirements are also quite different for human medications, as compared to those use in various species of animals. In some cases, the cost of doing the trials results in a manufacturer not wanting to pursue further testing to have a medication approved for human use. Regarding this medication, since i...

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I've been taking Losartan for mild hypertension. I also have terrible arthritis in my hips, knees, toes and back. I was fit before, apart from mild hypertension. I could have walked a marathon this time last year. I asked the doctor could it be Losartan, as I loved walking and now am not able to walk much at all. ## What types of symptoms are you experiencing? Can you please post back and clarify? Do you think it is causing the arthritis, or was it something you already had that you think it might be making worse? I hope my question aren't offensive, I am just trying to get to the root of the problem. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Losartan as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, gout, hypotension, diarrhea, and anorexia. ## I definitely believe ...

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Is Colla-flex a suitable treatment option for those suffering from osteoarthritis? ## It is just a nutritional collagen supplement, so there are no guarantees that it will help with anything. According to the FDA it may cause some nausea, in some people that take it, as a side effect. What has your doctor recommended? Are you on any other medications?

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i am suffering from arthritis of knees since 7 years .it is of grade 2 type. i am administered to take diacerein 50mg daily.i am also taking kondroflex from my side , daily one sachet. i am also taking primosa 1000mg and calflavone too.doctor asked me reduce weight ....i am 5'2"height and weigh 70 kgs. doctor told me to do some quadricep exercises also.My question is ...is it fine to take all the above medicines ,any side effect .and how to reduce weight also.

dr has prescribe etoshine60mg.iwish to know if it is effective in treating arthritis.how long it shud b taken and what r its side effects ## Etoshine contains the active ingredient Etoricoxib, commonly used to treat pain and swelling for conditions such as Arthritis. As with any drug, it is effective for some people and not for others. The only way to find out if it will help you is to try it. The length of time to take it is also something that only you and your doctor can decide. Some people use these mediations for short periods of time and some require long-term use. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## suffering from Lumber spine sterosis( mild retrolisthesis of L2 and L3 Vertebra. ...

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Can you let me know the medication which is available in India and similar to Glucosamine Chondroitrin with MSM? The composition is: Glucosamine 500mg. Chondroitrin 400mg. MSM 400mg. Will be a big help. ## Knee joint pain,deficult on moving which medicine to be used for my knee pain problems.

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i was prescribed Flogovital while in Cuba after a mild case of gout. Is it worth continuing to use on my osteoarthrits in my knee ## Hello, Mac! How are you? This has actually never been approved in most other countries, so I don't have a lot of information on it. Have you consulted your regular doctor? I think that would be the best thing to do.

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I was unable to continue Aleve after seven years. Pain pills made me to groggy and didn't really work. I was referred to a pain Dr. and was put on Limbrel 500/50mg Two times a day. This has to be the best medicine I have ever taken. I have regained my quality of life. Besides my osteoarthritis it helps me feel so much better, almost normal. I hope those of you who are about to give up hope will try this medication. It's very costly but the Dr. can give you samples and a coupon that will bring the cost down to about $50.00 a month. ## Thank you for sharing your experience with others! Limbrel contains Flavocoxid and Citrated Zinc and is specially formulated to help people that suffer from Osteoarthritis. While it can help with the pain and inflammation, it is actually considered ...

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I stumbled on a freakish and very happy side effect when I was prescribed this drug for a severe burn on my foot last spring. By the time I finished the last of my prescription, the pain in my arthritic knees had disappeared! The pain had been so bad I was looking up info on the Mayo site to arrange for knee replacement. Thinking I might be losing my mind, I checked the Internet for "arthritis" and "antibiotics" and found the website called roadback.org, which confirmed my discovery! Antibiotics are being used to treat both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, in addition to lyme disease, fibromyalgia and more. My question: Has anyone else had an experience similar to mine? ## Wow, that's fantastic, very happy for you. And I have to say that going by the posts on our site,...

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I have been prescribed Synap Forte for a botched knee op and have been told I need a need replacement but am too young. I must manage my pain through pain killers - hence dr prescribing Synap Forte and Normison. I have a heart murmur and ADD. My pharmacist suggested I ask my GP to prescribe an alternative to Synap as this medicatation is dangerous for both my symptoms. What would you suggest I take. ## i would advice to seek advice for systemic Enzymes ( Revozyme Forte) ## Synap Forte contains Caffeine, Dextropropoxyphene, Diphenhydramine, and Paracetamol, thus in this case, I have to agree with your pharmacist. The Caffeine can aggravate your ADD, according to NIH studies, plus in most countries, Dextropropoxyphene has been pulled from the marked due to the rik it creates of dangerous ...

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I am currently taking Cymbalta for my osteoarthritis, but really can't tell if it helps any. I realize I will have to be taken off the Cymbalta slowly by my doctor. However, I wonder if I might be able to start Limbrel while being "weaned off" of the Cymbalta? Would that be safe? ## I didn't find any problems, or interactions listed, but the ultimate decision is up to you and your physician. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Limbrel as possibly including upset stomach, gas, and diarrhea. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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I have just had a major back op and i need two new hips. I was on 400 ug per day and still in agony. Now I'm on the 125 patch. I didn't want opiates because of the change of physiology. I had encephalitis last June and lost around 4 years of memory. I don't want to go any higher for fear of dying but i have to work. Will amphetamines affect the fentanyl? ## Fentanyl is an opiate narcotic. The NIH warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Amphetamines are stimulants that are used to treat conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy. What do you think they will do for osteoarthritis?

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Hi, My mother is 60 and has been diagnosed with mild Osteoartritis. For this she has been prescribed the following medicines: 1. Lubricart-D 2. Zerodol-CR 3.Caldikind The dosage prescribed is 2 tablets of each everyday. I would like to know if there are any side effects of these tablets and what better and milder prescriptions could be used instead of these. ## All medications carry the risk of side effects. this site is not, however, medical professionals, so we cannot possibly suggest what she should and should not use, only she and her doctor can decide that. Zerodol contains Aceclofenac and Serratiopeptidase. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Caldikind is a supplement containing Cholecalciferol, w...

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My doctor prescribed a medicine name is MEGASAM Tablet for osteoarthritis. do u tell about the formula of MEGASAM Tablet ## MEGASAM tablet S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine disulfate p-toluensulfonate equivalent to S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine ion 200 mg ## Apart from agonising pain & on bups I also have osteoarthritis for which I'm now getting Naproxen anti inflammatories & water tabs.should i be taking anything else.please help.

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osteoarthritis pain from lactic acid ## Hello, Jules! How are you? What condition are you asking about? It seems you're confusing several. Osteoarthritis is completely different from gout and the latter would involved uric acid. What have you been diagnosed with? NSAIDs can be used to treat osteoarthritis, unless one's health prohibits such, but gout often requires something to reduce the uric acid.

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I have osteoarthritis and the only drug which provides some relief is diclofenac which I get on prescription. The last two months the chemist has said there are production problems and it is unavailable. This is a disaster for me. Has anyone else had this problem? ## It is only today that I started having problems. It seems to be due to suppliers having difficulty obtaining supplies from the manufacturer. I'm waiting now to get an alternative prescription from GP. As yet I dont know what will be prescribed in its place. ## I can’t get it either. It is the only med that cures my headaches. ## I have had migranes for over 30 years and have tried dozens of medications. Nothing has worked except Diclofenac Potassium. Now it has recently been discontinued. Humana has denied me Ajov...

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I have osteoarthritis.i had knee pain . So the doctor prescribed me nucoxia sp twice a day for 10 days.i am a bp patient and under medication. I take olmetrack H 20mg once. After taking nucoxia sp for 4 days I was feeling very uncomfortable and bulge in my abdomen. I felt there is water retention in my abdomen region. I checked my weight. It had risen by 4 kgs. I want to know whether this gain in weight is permanent or temporary. ## It is hard to say, this medication has been known to cause weight gain, and fluid retention as side effects, according to NIH reports. However,k it may also be unrelated. Have you consulted your doctor? There is a chance it is due to your high blood pressure medication, or the high blood pressure itself.

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IT IS A DRUG USED for osteoarthritis, it is a brand name, not the generic one. ## Here in Italy is quite impossible to get tovok, and i'm desperately looking for it it 'cos after three years of great results of Iressa, now cancer is growing again, and it's still in the lung but i hope isn't goin' to run far away fast. I've noticed a link in this website, called www.selleckchem.com. Am I already mad or they sell Tovok online? please someone help me. Thanx

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I am suffering from osteoarthritis of knee I am prescribed celadrin capsules and kondro acute tablets. please let me know how it works in the body and its side effects and precautions if any. ## Celadrin is actually an over the counter supplement that claims to help with joint lubrication. The only ingredients they actually list are Esterified Oils, but they don't specifically say what they are. This also means that the side effect profiles have not been studied, nor have any precautions, since it is not a prescription medication. Kondro Acute contains Glucosamine and Diacerein. The Glucoasmine is another supplement of a substance naturally found in the body. The Diacerein is used as an anti-inflammatory to help treat pain and swelling. Its side effects can include: nausea, drowsine...

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