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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / September 2004Pain!
Hello everyone, After trying, Vioxx, Celebrex and the newest Bextra, I don't know what to do, the previous meds were helping with the pain, but I was retaining water with all of them. So I am back on Motrin, 200mgs, three times a day, very little effect in controlling the pain, big effect on my stomach. What can I try? over the counter that will relieved the pain. Please no miracle drugs. Thank you. Kiki. > Hello everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Kiki. Hi Kiki, Everything we take for arthritis has some kind of side effect. I have had the water problem with Indocine and had to stop it. Naprosyn works really well for me,,, Sooo, I use Aleve, with food because it will make nice round holes in our insides just like indocine and most NSAIDS. The new drugs that you have tried are the best at not doing that. What did you doctor say about you retaining water? Harv Thank you Harv, My Doctor told me that the water retention was a very common side effect, and to keep on taking the meds. Kiki. Dear Kiki I have been using Meloxicam or Mobic for several months for arthritis in my jaw and elsewhere...I was having terrible headaches and I feel quite well..It's very expensive though, but it may be worth the switch for a while..I have had the same issues with Vioxx, ibuprofen and such. May God bless you and give you hope. Sincerely > Hello everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Kiki. Thank you, I heard about Mobic, will ask my physician about it.... Never heard of Meloxicam, any other name for it? Take care. Kiki. Sorry, I guess I was unclear...Meloxicam..is the generic name for Mobic. > Thank you, I heard about Mobic, will ask my physician about it.... > Never heard of Meloxicam, any other name for it? > > Take care. > > Kiki. No, I am sorry, I feel stupid.... I like your nick, you either a Opera lover or a dog lover.... Thanks again. Kiki. Dear Kiki: I am seeing my doctor on Monday and a rheumatologist in two weeks...do you have any questions? My doctor suspects I have some form of rheumatoid arthritis, but it could just be osteo...I have problems with shoulder, jaw and now hands and feet ache... The rheumatologist I am seeing is said to be the very best..so I'll probably at least get some info on new meds. I am also a Pug lover...Take Care > No, I am sorry, I feel stupid.... > I like your nick, you either a Opera lover or a dog lover.... > Thanks again. > > Kiki. > Dear Kiki: > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > at least get some info on new meds. > I am also a Pug lover...Take Care Hi,,,, I have had 3 RDs over the years and they got better every time I changed. I finally found one that does not mind my questions. Its all about teamwork to keep ahead of what we have. Please be as open and honest with your RD as you can. The doctor will be putting together all the little parts that make up a picture of your health. I have RA and have had it since I was 38 and am now 65. I have been very lucky not to have any procedures that many people with RA have but then,,,, I have always been taking several types of medicines to control my immune system. I hope that you do not have this because there is no cure and for now,,,, it will mean that you will be on powerful medicine for the rest of your life. Please read and post in news:alt.support.arthritis (click on that) where lots of people get together to learn how to best live with the over180 types of arthritis conditions that a Rheumatologist handles best. Harv Dear Harvey, Thanks for the encouragement...and the information. I am 47 and I can tell you either way getting "old-er" is not for sissies...All best wishes..Poochini > > Dear Kiki: > > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > types of arthritis conditions that a Rheumatologist handles best. > Harv |
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