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Can diclofenac gel cause loss of appetite? mayoclinic lists it. i havent been as hungry since starting it. i am afraid of losing too much weight. im taking it for my swollen knees. im seeing a orthopedic
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Swollen knees: In my opinion you'd be better off being evaluated by a rheumatologist than an orthopedic surgeon. In my experience, more appropriate testing and treatment will be carried out and provided by a rheumatologist in patients with your symptoms, including the loss of appetite.
Answered 11/19/2019
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