I suffer from degenerative osteoarthritis in my back, hips and knees and I am in constant pain. This medicine makes the pain tolerable to where I can continue working and having a somewhat normal life. Although it does not relieve the pain completely, I can certainly tell when I missed a dose.
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im still in pain
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Anne | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/6/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I've been on this drug for almost 23 years and it really doesn't help. Started after I got RSDS/CRPS. Now, I can't have kids and get chest pain from the Relafen.
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AmyT | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/3/2021
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I was born with my hip out of the socket...didnt grow properly...im 45 now and pain is god awful. nothing worked until this one..what a god send!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been taking this medication for 4 months,and find that while the pain isn't completely gone, it is bearable.
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Xsm90 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/30/2015
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.7
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this works great for me, but I've been have heart palpitations and I am concerned. Is this a common problem?
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poohbear5719 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/15/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Relafen for about a year now. I have arthritis in my fingers, hip, back, and neck. It has been a great relief. I do take with food twice a day. No side affects that I have noticed. I am very happy with this medication.
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Barb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/12/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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Had been given Tramadol to used four times per day. I was miserable could barely lie in bed with back pain extending down my leg ( have spinal stenosis and bulbing discs) also have torn meniscus on right knee that made me miserable because I couldn't straighten it. Started back on Realfen last week, I sleep great, walk great, my hands, knees and back feel great. Wonderful drug
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Jemel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/8/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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RoBinS | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.7
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I was prescribed this medication for severe arm, wrist, and elbow pain. After ust a few days, I'm pain free - only feel slight discomfort occaisionally. I'm very happy with the result - started this medicine with a steroid, hope it works without it too.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/17/2014
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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was on this for about 6mos and went into remission ..still in remission have been for about 10 yrs.not on medication now.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/28/2013
Condition: Other
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I have a bulging disc in my lower back and arthritis that flares up in my upper spine and shoulders and neck. My doctor prescribed 2 pills, of 500 mg at bedtime for 3 consecutive nights. It really does help and I like that I don't have to take it daily to get some relief. I wake up feeling much better the next morning. But like any NSID I would not recommend excessive use of alcohol to avoid liver damage.
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outofpain | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have a damaged disk and can not go up stairs ,sit,walk across the street or sit. this medication has helped me do all those things again. it has done wonders for me.
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huniheap | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/19/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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I can now bear weight on my foot!
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MajkaJCHS | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/10/2013
Condition: Other
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Worked for first 2 weeks - then nothing. Causes fatigue, dizziness, tightness in chest. Have gone back to Ibuprofen and Turmeric. Disappointed.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/9/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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BottleONuthin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/7/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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Gave me chest pains within a day of taking - i stopped taking it - another worthless, poisoned, toxic additive filled worthless drug.
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raburn2906 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/29/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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Prescribed for OA of the knee, not alot of pain relief but worked well at reducing inflamation.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/18/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
11/8/2012
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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My daughter takes RElafen and has lil relief on this medication.
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mima | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/5/2012
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.3
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I have a old knee injury that causes severe pain - feels like its bleeding inside my knee. This medication worked the first few times I took it, and now it doesn't seem to work at all. Disappointing.
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vicki | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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