When I had my heart stent put in I was told that I should stop taking the meloxicam that was prescribed for my arthritis. I did but that just made the arthritis pain worse. I called both the cardiologist and the primary and got no response. I finally just made an appointment with my primary and I went last Thursday.
That I know of, I have arthritis in my hands, neck, knees and hip. Currently my neck isn't bothering me, the pain in my hands is manageable, the knees are hit or miss but the hip pain has been awful.
After seeing my primary, she thinks that there is something more than just arthritis going on. By the time this posts I will have gone for x-rays and hopefully know more of what the problem is and maybe a solution.
I can't take any anti-inflammatory meds but she did prescribe an gel that is much safer. It also comes in an over the counter strength and is called Voltarin.
I am so tired of not being able to do things I used to do. I know with age we have more issues but it's just been bringing me down. Even simple tasks like house work or grocery shopping.
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I have used Voltarin. I know what you mean, I need a wheelchair or scooters in large stores, and I cannot walk foe even a minute without holding onto a cart or something. It is so hard wanting to do the things you always did, but can't anymore. But I'm glad for the test, maybe they can control your pain. The first step to helping it is to get a proper diagnosis. And there is always the pain clinics, they have multiple ways to control pain.
Dear Ann, I hope you can find some relief from the pain.
I am so sorry about all this Ann. It’s very frustrating not being able to do the things we once did. I am also very unsteady on my feet and use a stick and sometimes a walker. I hope they will sort out your meds soon.
I'm sorry to hear this, Ann. I hope the doctors/specialists can find some answers and provide some relief. Pain is so wearing.
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