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“Extended Release” meds. and joint pain.
Sharing my story about severe joint pain attributed to arthritis. I hope this helps someone else:
For almost 10 years I suffered from severe knee and lower back pain. Sought treatment from bone and joint doctor’s at the age of 45. They told me I had arthritis and bone spurs. Said I would need knee replacement but to try to hold off until age 55.
Four years ago (around age 50) I noticed my knees and back no longer hurt. Didn’t understand how until last year, during the nationwide shortage of Adderall. My doctor changed my RX to an “extended release” that was available. Immediately my knees and back started hurting again. I called the pharmacist to ask if they knew why. I was told that “any” extended release medication can cause these symptoms. I was shocked!
Looking back to the 10 years of pain…I realized during that time I was taking Ritalin LA, an extended release for ADD.
Thankfully I called the pharmacist as I am 54 now and know to avoid all extended release formulas…
I hope this info helps someone out there living with joint pain that may not be arthritis.
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Hello. Your post caught my attention. I've been using Diclofenac, not "Extended Release," but "Delayed Release" (according to the label) since 2021. I'd gone to see my orthopedist because the arthritic pain in my left knee had grown worse. I was sure I'd be told it was time for a replacement. (My right knee was already a replacement.) To my surprise, my orthopedist said, "No, it's a bit soon. Let's try a more conservative approach." I began with one series of gel injections plus Delayed Release Diclofenac. Fortunately, I've been pain-free ever since. Perhaps it's another bit of evidence that each of our bodies can be unpredictable regarding how it will respond to any given medication. Our experiences may have been different, but I'm glad each of us has found a path to living pain-free. Cheers! –Ray (@ray666)
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I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. But as Ray (ray666) says “each of our bodies can be unpredictable regarding how it will respond to any given medication.”
I am very grateful for extended release medications.
I had over 13,000 seizures in 45
years and then was put on extended release seizure medication's, and my seizures stopped. My last Neurologist refused to give his seizure patients immediate release drugs unless the patient had an affordability issue without insurance.
But I wouldn't condemn all types of extended-release medicines. There are benefits to them.
Jake
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3 ReactionsWow, thanks. So your joint pain wasn't due to arthritis but an ER form of Adderall? And all ER drugs cause this pain?
Did your xrays show arthritis and bone spurs? Loss of cartilage (bone-on-bone) can be tolerated usually until spurs show up. Either way, I'm glad the pain is gone. You're too young to have to deal with that. All the best.