i am suffering from psoriatic arthritis and my rheumatologist wants to put me on one of these meds. the cancer and tuberculosis thing terrifies me. is it rare to develop one of these side effects???? im wondering if i should just try thr methotrexate… anyone have any ideas??

After ruling out other possible problems with extensive blood work and a physical, my vet thinks that the most likely cause for by 9-yr-old Boston Terrier’s irritability and loss of interest in play is mild inflammation of his joints. She prescribed a few ml of a drug called Metacam, which she described as being "like Motrin for dogs." The drug has helped him a lot, but it’s for a tiny bottle (30 day supply). I’m wondering if there is a less expensive, effective treatement, or a source for vet drugs that’s not so prohibitive. (I’m already giving him glucosamine and chondroitin supplements)

I have arthritis, my knee swells and it becomes painful. I have been taking Aleve but I doesn’t work as well anymore. Does anyone know of a better medicine or maybe a better method of dealing with the symptoms?

A un-atended knee injury is turning into arthritis in both knees, the pain is excrutiating & the swelling is uncomfortabe I avoid taking too many anti-inflamatory pain pills. Has anyone out there in a similar situation used accupunture for relief ? what were the results ?

I have been seeing a doctor foe almost two years now for pain and fatigue. I am taking medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis. If a Dr. treats me for Rheumatoid Arthritis, does that mean I am diagnosed with it?

I have had juvenile chronic arthritis ( jca ) since I was 5 years old. I am now 13 years old and have been on all sorts of medication including steriods by mouth, and by injctiob. but I’m still really short for my age but I can now walk. I used to be in a wheelchair and was disabled. I also blew up and all around my body I know have stretch marks which I have had since I was 10. But I want to start up dancing now that im copable with moving around. what kind of dancing could I take up

Is ANY dose of Loritab safe for dogs?

Does anyone else have this disease/condition. My back hurts really bad, and i can’t find pain relief. I don’t want to take medication unless it really works. Should i take an ice bath, heat only agrivates my back. Please, any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

P.S: Im 14, and the arthritis is in my fifth lumbar disk