Reviewer: Jess, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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As i am suffering with O/A and just had a prob with my R/K which was diagnosed as the above since 15th Dec. Took this injection on 30th Dec 2011 n felt a lot better since that time. I even travelled out of state beginning Jan n feel gr8. Tnx to this injection with no side effects

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As i am suffering with O/A and just had a prob with my R/K which was diagnosed as the above since 15th Dec. Took this injection on 30th Dec 2011 n felt a lot better since that time. I even travelled out of state beginning Jan n feel gr8. Tnx to this injection with no side effects
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Reviewer: TOPITA, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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VERY DANGEROUS! YOU CAN LOSE VISION, DEVELOP METABOLISM, CARDIAC AND ENDOCRINE ISSUES!!! DOCTORS ARE IRRESPONSIBLY ADMINISTERING THIS DRUG!!!

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VERY DANGEROUS! YOU CAN LOSE VISION, DEVELOP METABOLISM, CARDIAC AND ENDOCRINE ISSUES!!! DOCTORS ARE IRRESPONSIBLY ADMINISTERING THIS DRUG!!!
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Reviewer: ettucat, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had pain in hip for almost 1 year. Doctor said I had bone spurs from osteoarthritis. Was prescribed a 40mg be given directly into hip joint by a radiologist. It works fairly well, and I much more mobile. However, my one side effect has been ringing in my ears....sounds like a bunch of locusts. I am considering a hip joint "resurfacing," rather than too many shots of Depo Medrol. I unders ... Show Full Comment

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Had pain in hip for almost 1 year. Doctor said I had bone spurs from osteoarthritis. Was prescribed a 40mg be given directly into hip joint by a radiologist. It works fairly well, and I much more mobile. However, my one side effect has been ringing in my ears....sounds like a bunch of locusts. I am considering a hip joint "resurfacing," rather than too many shots of Depo Medrol. I understand there can be many other side effects more severe than tinnitus.
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Reviewer: kv, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Be very cautious about using this drug! I had this drug administerred as an ESI for lower back pain relief. Although I did experience relief from back pain, I had sufferred a complete failure of my right-hip which was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis shortly after my Depo-Medrol treatments. I had no history if hip pain or problems prior to this. The end-result is that I had to have a total hi ... Show Full Comment

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Be very cautious about using this drug! I had this drug administerred as an ESI for lower back pain relief. Although I did experience relief from back pain, I had sufferred a complete failure of my right-hip which was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis shortly after my Depo-Medrol treatments. I had no history if hip pain or problems prior to this. The end-result is that I had to have a total hip replacement. I was only 46 at the time of the diagnosis.
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Reviewer: Olive, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have arthritis is my lower back and hips. I've been getting Depo Medrol injections now for 5 years. Dosage is 40mg once every 12 weeks. They have been wonderful for me. For the first few days after I get the injection, I do get a little rapid heart beat, and a bit of indigestion for a few days but nothing to be alarmed about. It does go away as the medicine works. I get a good 8 weeks relief ... Show Full Comment

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I have arthritis is my lower back and hips. I've been getting Depo Medrol injections now for 5 years. Dosage is 40mg once every 12 weeks. They have been wonderful for me. For the first few days after I get the injection, I do get a little rapid heart beat, and a bit of indigestion for a few days but nothing to be alarmed about. It does go away as the medicine works. I get a good 8 weeks relief from these injections. They work for me.
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