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Dr started me on mobic for rotator cuff tendonitis from injury, still having pain am&pm. if not better 1.5wk, he'll put me on muscle relaxer too. why?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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Toxic medications: Did you have an MRI? you can see a good chiropractor for relief Physiotherapy will help. Mobic can cause gastric bleeding, BP & kidney problems when taken for a long time. Muscle relaxers have many complications- drowsiness,dizziness,tiredness &constipation.

Dr Nagpaul and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2018

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A member asked:

Dr started me on mobic for rotator cuff tendonitis from injury, still having pain am&pm. if not better 1.5wk, he'll put me on muscle relaxer too. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Dr Nagpaul and another doctor agreed

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