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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / June 2004Voltaren
My wife has had knee problems off and on for years, This past year, the pain got constant, She had to use a cane to get around, and was, on GOOD days, slow and hutched over. Nothing seemed to help. A few weeks ago her doctor suggested Voltarem, an NSAID they I had never heard of -she was to take 500 mg every 8 hours.. We order all our meds from Italy, otherwise we would have had to stop taking ANY drugs by now. So, I sent the scrip off to the Italian Farmacia. Friday it arrived in the mail, and Friday night she took one. Saturday morning, she was feeling better and walking better. She took her second dose Saturday morning, and within an hour and a half was walking normally with no trace of paint Today is a gorgeous day, and we went walking in the park, something we haven't been able to do for about 5 years . I haven't the slightest idea as to why this acted so well for her where other NSAID s had had little or no effect. The ONLY thing which had ever had a noticeable effect on her in the past is the Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics program. Without that, she locked up so badly that she had trouble getting out of bed  Signature"...in addition to being foreign territory the past is, as history, a hall of mirrors that reflect the needs of souls observing from the present" Glen Cook > My wife has had knee problems off and on for years, This past year, the > pain got constant, She had to use a cane to get around, and was, on [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > is the Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics program. Without that, she > locked up so badly that she had trouble getting out of bed Hi Ted, I've taken Voltaren XR for several years now, but at a much lower dosage. I take 100 mgs. once a day and have a scrip. for 50 mg tablets that I can use for break-through pain. I have found it to be the only NSAID that really works for me. I've tried several others, with only limited success. 500 mg. sounds like a lot and I hope your wife is getting regular blood and UA's done to make sure there is no damage taking place. She should also be sure not to take any OTC anti-inflams like ibuprofen while on Voltaren. Kelly C.;o) > My wife has had knee problems off and on for years, This past year, the > pain got constant, She had to use a cane to get around, and was, on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Today is a gorgeous day, and we went walking in the park, something we > haven't been able to do for about 5 years . Ted I have taken Voltaren for years and my doc has tried me on every new nsaid that comes such al vioxx and celebrex ect. I always go back on voltaren but not near as much as your wife takes. I think I need a higher dosage but mine(75mg 2x a day.) does help. I am glad to hear she is getting some relief. Has she been diagonised with OA? This is what I am dealing with in about all my joints. BTW can you email me the pharmacy you order from? thanks jsbolick@charter.net > I haven't the slightest idea as to why this acted so well for her where > other NSAID s had had little or no effect. > > The ONLY thing which had ever had a noticeable effect on her in the past > is the Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics program. Without that, she > locked up so badly that she had trouble getting out of bed Correction She is taking 50 x 3, not 500 x 3 I'll send you pharmacy info directly >>My wife has had knee problems off and on for years, This past year, the >>pain got constant, She had to use a cane to get around, and was, on [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >>is the Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics program. Without that, she >>locked up so badly that she had trouble getting out of bed Signature"...in addition to being foreign territory the past is, as history, a hall of mirrors that reflect the needs of souls observing from the present" Glen Cook > My wife has had knee problems off and on for years, This past year, the > pain got constant, She had to use a cane to get around, and was, on [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I haven't the slightest idea as to why this acted so well for her where > other NSAID s had had little or no effect. I take Voltaren also (75 mg usually 3X a day) and it works far better for me than anything else I've tried. Because of genetic differences between individuals, certain drugs can work dramatically for some people and not for others. I'm so happy for your wife, that she's found something that makes a difference for her! Michelle PLEASE e-mail me the Italian pharmacy you order from?? My Mexican source has been closed down. Pepper1960@aol.com info sent privately Unlike a mexician pharmacy, this one requires proper prescriptions - > PLEASE e-mail me the Italian pharmacy you order from?? My Mexican source has > been closed down. Pepper1960@aol.com Signature"...in addition to being foreign territory the past is, as history, a hall of mirrors that reflect the needs of souls observing from the present" Glen Cook |
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