Painful osteoarthritis - This is the only thing that has helped with the severe bone and joint pain. I no longer feel like I am twenty years older than I am, and can keep up with the kids again! This might upset a sensitive stomach but since I have to use a proton pump inhibitor anyway (because of IBS) I can't comment on that... I have been on it (15mg daily) for one month. I did learn right away ...
Burps that smells like farts(the burps happen frequently because of the severe gas), severe gas and diarrhea, major discomfort. The benefits do not outweigh the negatives. And as far as I can find, this stuff is actually only approved for dogs and for a one time use in cats. Stay away.
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osterarthiritis | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.0
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I have headaches all the time. I bite my tonque during my sleep. I have vivid dreams.
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EM | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2008
Condition: Other
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Been suffering with Polymyalgia Rheumatica for 5 years now with very nagging and acute muscle aches and pains, trouble sleeping.. on Meloxicam for 1 week and feel 20 years younger already with no pain.. had the best golf game in 3 years yesterday. Highly recommend.
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sweetpea | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/29/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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My stomach has started bothering me, I feel like I did when I had an ulcer several years ago. I am allergic to asprin.I can't see that it helps my pain any more than taking Tyvonal.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/24/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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After having one knee fixed and getting osteoarthritis in the other nad in my ankles it helps with my mobility
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teachermom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/17/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Side effect of abdominal distress (diarrhea)has been moderate but occassionally severe. Remembering to take it at the same time each day has been a bit difficult because of my changing daily schedule. Otherwise, it has kept the inflamation at bay. I will continue taking it, until something better comes along, since I had allergic reations to two other NSAIDs.
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screamme | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2008
Condition: Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2008
Condition: Other
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This medicine made me gain weight so fast that my doctor didn't believe me when I told her how much I had gained in a couple of weeks. I had many complications with this medicine and had to change.
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cassie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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This drug has helped me to be mobile again after back surgery and arthritic knees. My only complaint is that I seem to be losing a lot of hair.
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jamannea | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/12/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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fibromyalgia
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joysfun | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/8/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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Mimi | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/1/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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I'm taking 15mg after noon meal. I do not see improvement in swelling nor pain.
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/31/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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I have stenois of my spime,does this help??
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Playboy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Although early stages of arthritis, the medication has completely relieved any and all discomfort. Using 15mg daily for one month with no complications.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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hip and leg pain
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/14/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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maryvicch | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I loved this medication for my sore aching knees!!!!! I have none of the side effects..however.... I do have several of the things mentioned under "who should NOT take this drug"... I wonder if MY doctor was on drugs when he prescribed it!!!!
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Gina | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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I am struggling with a wrist injury and have changed from 600-800mg of Ibuprofen every four to six hours to Meloxicam. One pill makes the pain somewhat tollerable, two pills upset my stomach at first.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/7/2008
Condition: Other
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I have Fibromyalgia and this med helps somewhat with my all over pain. Although it do not get rid of the pain, it does relieve about 30 percent. I call that helpful.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/5/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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I have been bothered by pain in knees and thumbs for a few yrs. As a 62 yr. old carpenter it made working pretty difficult at times. After taking the first pill the pain decreased by at least 90%. I was prescribed 1 15mg dose daily ,but found that if I only take one when needed, usually only every 2nd or 3rd day, I feel like a I did when I was 50. Back to my 40 hour week.
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Anonymous |
7/27/2008
Condition: Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
Overall rating 2.3
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After just one pill I experienced severe swelling of legs and ankles. I stopped it immediately but two weeks later I am still experiencing the swelling and discomfort so a little less severe than initially. I thank God I had sufficient medical knowledge to discontinue it after one pill. I hate to think what the results would have been if I had continued it for a few days.
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