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.
My friend suffered week long migraine.This pill acutely stressed & pained her stomach...She took lyrica too.
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David_1952 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/6/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken Celebrex, Sullindac & Relefan, nothing worked totally, still walked in pain and lived in pain. After one week on Meloxicam 15mg, I am walking Pain Free! I am able to go downstairs with ease! Climbing stairs is 95% pain free. Swelling is all gone. No more fat knee! (and ankles). It has been close to 5 years since I have transversed stairs like I do now. It isn't yet 100%, but awfully close to. I had asked for a Disability tag, so Doctor put me on Mobic - what an unbelieveable difference! Mobic does what it is supposed to do - it addresses the Inflamation and Swelling and pain! Only one week and already a 100% happy camper - will keep you updated. I'm also a Type II Diabetic Insulin dependant. Mobic helps people with RA. It rocks! Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/29/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 1.0
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just started
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Marylourocks | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.3
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I just started using this medication after switching from Feldene about one week ago. I suffer from chronic leg pain, severe back pain, curvature of the spine, severe arthritus in both legs, depression, bipolar, and severe anxiety.
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MacPow | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I was in severe pain when I walked. My previously broken hip and pelvis were making me need a cane to walk. This medication has reversed all the pain. I no longer feel I need to carry a cane. Amazing!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/23/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/14/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Prescribed for relief of pain/numbness associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Highly effective after 2 weeks. No side effects in 2 years. Unexpected benefits: Also helped painful knee, back, shoulder significantly. I used to take Advil 4-6 times per week for headache; have had about 4 headaches total since starting this drug. Started with 15-mg tablet once daily, cut back to 7.5 mg once daily with permission of MD after one year, still effective.
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hyphenate | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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For fibromyalgia and arthritis, as well as other muscular type illness: having taken ibuprofen, naproxen and other such medicines in prescription strength, found no relief. Mobic/meloxicam helps a great deal. I still have neuropathic pain, mostly in my legs, but I don't expect Mobic to be as effective in that category of pain. The dissatisfaction comes from the stomach problems that get worse--I already have had GERD for many years and stomach ulcers, so I am on medicine for that, but if I don't take that, the Mobic tends to make my stomach worse. Overall, though, I don't think I could live without the Mobic because it does help out quite a bit to deal with chronic pain.Read More Read Less
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putzer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/1/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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Joint knee pain - subtle swelling inner right side under joint of left knee. Could not tolerate over the counters - Meloxicam helped
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/20/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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I didn't notice an immediate relief but i take it daily and have less pain than with other arthritis meds
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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kel | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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Inofly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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After 2 days I felt great. Pain in ankles knees gone haven"t felt this good for awhile.
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Pete | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.0
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Joint Pain in my elbow. I have taken this for the past three weeks with little or now difference in my pain level
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Nettahoo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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No relief after 3 days of taking it
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cathy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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The first day after taking this med.I notice a change. My legs and knees didnt hurt i could walk better. I have had no side affects.I do not have to take this med every day.This has really hepled me.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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Caution of any drug is best policy but this drug has eased 60% of my pain in which I can now grab some sleep these days. As for side effects none so far. Light headed sometimes. I'll keep posting updates as to my progress. My pain started from my neck down to my left shoulder and back left shoulder blade area, rotater cup, elbow & wrist pains, this has eased the severe pain again by 60%.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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more mobile, ease of motion, gassy though
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peggyhhi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/2/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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This med has slowed down the swelling of the joints in my fingers. I have not felt any bad side effects to date.
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