Welcome to Gretchen

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First of all, welcome to you Gretchen. Sorry you have chronic pain, but glad

you've found this group! Can't tell you what a bunch of great folks there are

here - you'll soon find out yourself, I'm sure.

As to the piroxicam, I can relate! I've taken it for years now and, twice went

to my doc telling him I don't think it helps. After a week of not taking it,

THEN I can tell the difference. I've tried several other NSAID's (at least six

others) and it works for me, and is much less expensive (under $6 for 3 months'

supply).

I take pain medication also, but sure can tell if I cut out the piroxicam!

Again, welcome to you.

in Oregon

--- " sugarcatgrl " wrote:

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> Hello, I'm Gretchen and am here on this site for the first time. I so relate

to your post! I have osteoarthritis and fused vertabrae and have to work with

chronic pain. I've been scared lately that I won't be able to do my job anymore.

My Piroxicam doesn't seem to do anything and I'm allergic to most pain meds.

[Guest guest]

wrote:

> First of all, welcome to you Gretchen. Sorry you have chronic pain, but glad

you've found this group! Can't tell you what a bunch of great folks there are

here - you'll soon find out yourself, I'm sure.

>

> As to the piroxicam, I can relate! I've taken it for years now and, twice went

to my doc telling him I don't think it helps. After a week of not taking it,

THEN I can tell the difference.

Hi, and thanks for the welcome! I'm glad to know it actually does do something;

I was going to stop taking it but now I won't. Glad you gave me the heads up!

Gretchen