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DonnaEvans77 Posts: 2543
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She told me the blood work tested negative for RA, but I do have osteoarthritis. She is going to have me try a medication for a month, to see if it helps, also to make sure it doesn't mess up my liver, or get stomach issues. I'm not to use the Voltaren Gel while on the medication. I sure hope it helps. I'll get the medication tomorrow. Donna "I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice."
I have Asthma, Bursitis in both hips, Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Skin version of Celiac Disease), Macular Degeneration, OsteoArthritis (according to Bone Density scan results, the area in my neck where OA is bad, is showing weakness in the bone. I start on Boniva, as of July 4, 2012 for it.
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tova1836 Posts: 171
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Thats good that you don't have RA. Most people get some osteoarthritis as they age. I hope your medication helps. Tova
Bipolar Type II, rapid cycling, mixed states, panic disorder. Osteoarthritis. On SSDI.
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DonnaEvans77 Posts: 2543
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Thank you, Tova. I had to get it myself, my husband was supposed to take me, he didn't show up, I had to start on it this morning. The pain was bad while I was driving. It's a 20 minute drive from where I live, one way. The medication I'm on is Indomethacin 25MG. I have to take it with food. My doctor has me trying it for a month to see how I do with it. Donna "I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice."
I have Asthma, Bursitis in both hips, Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Skin version of Celiac Disease), Macular Degeneration, OsteoArthritis (according to Bone Density scan results, the area in my neck where OA is bad, is showing weakness in the bone. I start on Boniva, as of July 4, 2012 for it. |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10510
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Hope it helps!!!! Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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DonnaEvans77 Posts: 2543
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Thank you, hatbox. It didn't. It caused my asthma to flare up the first and second day I was on it. It's calmed down now, but then started with bad headaches from it the afternoon of July 4th until July 7th. I called my doctor and talked to her, that day, she told me to stop taking it. She started me on a new one called: Nabumetone 500 MG. So far, so good, no problems with it. Tomorrow afternoon will be the test, to see if it'll cause headaches. I sure hope not. I still have neck pain, which causes the headaches, but not as bad as what the medication I was on was doin. I'll keep you all posted. Donna "I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice."
I have Asthma, Bursitis in both hips, Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Skin version of Celiac Disease), Macular Degeneration, OsteoArthritis (according to Bone Density scan results, the area in my neck where OA is bad, is showing weakness in the bone. I start on Boniva, as of July 4, 2012 for it. |
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