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Help for Aching Knees
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on February 12, 2008
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I am 36yrs old, 5' 5" and weigh 135 (just to let you know it isn't my weight causing the problem) and am trying very hard to keep up a fitness routine. I have suffere...
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- Glucosimine and Condroitin can work wonders, but you will not start to feel better for a few weeks. Take it regularly, and pain should decrease over time. You can ta...
- Hi - I too have suffered all my life with aching knees. I have been taking glucosamine the last two years (after knee surgery) which does help me (wish someone would o...
- Hi T., My mom has had bad knees forever and she at 65 finally had knee replacement surgery. This is not to say you need surgery, but what finally speeded her recover...
Pain Medication for Arthritis? (Dogs)
Asked by J.O. from Wausau
on March 10, 2008
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My dog is a 10 yr old collie mix (we think). He is a bit overweight. Supposed to be 50-55 lbs, is actually more like 60-65 lbs. He was recently (Nov 2007) diagnosed w ...
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- Oh yeah - Deramaxx is so expensive!! Rimadyl is only about $38 for 30/100 mg, but another alternative for pain is Novox - the generic version of Rimadyl. It's about $...
- I had a 70 lb Neapolitan Mastiff with bursitis, which is another joint problem. She was diagnosed at an early age, so like you we put her on cosequin (a glucosamine/c...
- As stated, people asprin can be used on dogs, preferably the non-coated kind and dosing the same as you would for kids by weight. Double check dose w/ your vet but I ...
Weak Knees with Aging - How to Strengthen?
Asked by M.C. from Tampa
on February 11, 2009
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My knees have gotten pretty weak with age - I have trouble getting up from a squatting and now even a sitting position. I am starting to exercise to strengthen them, ...
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- Hi M., Have you had any knee injury or stood alot on cement floors? I think first I would have my iron checked. Some things that might help are: Glucosomin...
- I have had problems getting up and down for a while. I am starting to take a Tai Chi class where the instructor tells me that the moves are to strengthen my inner mus...
- Hi M., you could try glucosamine. I have heard that it works wonders from several sources. I also heard that it takes at least a month or so to really start working ...
Flexeril While Pregnant
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on July 5, 2010
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Hey Mamas...
My OB prescribed Flexeril for my back/hip pain (casued by scoliosis) last week. I'm only taking it at night so I can sleep, then tylenol during the day...
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- I herniated a disk in my back during my 4th month of pregnancy and had back spasms and pain for weeks. Then again herniated another one when my son was 2 months old. ...
- I can only take 1/2 of a 5mg flexeril and it wipes me out and leaves me hung over the next day - and slooooow moving. It doesn't usually alleviate my pain either. Imag...
- I wouldn't take anything like that because it all has toxins in it and changes the baby's brainwaves and chemistry. A toxic mom is a toxic baby leading to all sorts of...
Celebrex VS. Methotrexate Taken for Rumatoid Arthritis & Fibromyalgia
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on January 14, 2008
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This is for my Mother. Curious about side affects and long term use. Though it was working fine, Celebrex had controversy, so Doc took her off and put her on a combin...
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- I have been off Celebrex for around 9 years. I take a combo of drugs and see an RA Doctor in Dallas. One of the things that he has me on is plaquenil. I have been...
- i have tried celebrex and methotrexate for lupus. my joints still hurt occasionally. so we tried something else. the methotrexate was better for me. everyone will ...
- Hi S., My friend and business partner, who is a nurse with a masters degree suggests that you really look into the natural side of healing. I have lots of informatio...
Joint Pain
Asked by G.C. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2008
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I have an almost 1 year old who is still nursing. I am currently weaning, and have noticed that my joints are really starting to hurt--almost like someone is stabbing...
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- Hi G., You may have developed a deficiency during your pregnancy. I shop factory direct with a natural US pharmaceutical company. If you're interested I'd be happy t...
- G. Are you takeing chondroitin sulfate,a main building block of bone matrix, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue.Glucosamine is widely recommended ...
- Hi G. I would highly recommend glucosamine - My husband and I have taken it consistently for almost two years - After 30 - The joints just do not operate like t...
Severe Joint Pain
Asked by L.R. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2008
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Hello,
I have been experiencing severe joint pain since before giving birth to my 11 week old baby boy. It is mostly in my fingers, wrists, hips, knees, and spine. Ha...
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- you may want to try acupuncture for pain management & also get blood work done to check your thyroid or see if you have any autoimmune illness going on. M.
- Hi Li, Congratulations on the birth of your son. I have a son too and he is the best! I had the same problem. I got really bad pains in my hips and legs (espec...
- I don't think it's pregnancy related, if it was it would have gone by now. I know I experienced many diffrent aces and pains with my last one but they were gone once h...
