I just "googled" arthrotec - I think this is the drug my rheumatologist is going to try me on. Her nurse called to tell me they got the message about the swelling, and she wanted me to try a different med. They are calling it in today, I'll pick it up on my way home. I asked the nurse what it was, she was trying to spell it, but was having difficulty reading the doc's handwriting, but she did say it was diclo....something.
If this is what she is prescribing, I really hope it works. I have been having such a hard time with pain and stiffness in my feet and hands. But it's my feet that worry me the most. After surgery, it's going to be difficult enough trying to walk around. Having the added stiffness and pain isn't going to help.
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
Last edited by treefrog; 05-12-2009 at 07:24 PM.
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