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Feb 28, 2013, 11:00 AM
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Back before Christmas I had some blood tests done to do with my blood pressure and I happened to mention how much my joints ache especially in the morning.
Well, I thought I'd ring the doc about it today and she looked through my blood results and said that she didn't want to worry me but... the rheumatoid factor was there/up. She's prescribed me some meloxicam (anti- inflammatory drug) for a month's trial and I had to go and have another blood test today to see what is going on. I have to go see the doc again next week to discuss the blood tests. In a way I'm glad I finally have a name for what is a matter with me and get some pain relief which is soooo needed! I have done some research on the net now but would love to hear from anyone here.
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Feb 28, 2013, 12:03 PM
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I have some type of arthritis but my blood work didn't really show it but xrays did. I am on the miloxicam too and it took about a week to find relief. My pain was so severe I ended up in the ER one night. So thankful for the meds! I hope it works fast for you!
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Feb 28, 2013, 12:07 PM
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Thanks for replying bebop, I find the pain is at it's worst in the morning. I'm glad to hear the meloxicam works for you. I can't believe I have put up with the pain for so long. I hope it works quickly.
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Feb 28, 2013, 12:09 PM
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I wish I knew the kind I have. Only one marker for inflamation was up but it was like 5 times the normal. my health though has always been on the weird side of normal lol like things are backwards lol
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