Indomethacin (Indochron E-R, Indocin) Forum Forum - Tendonitis

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I have been having problems with shoulder tendonitis with impingement, and taking naproxen (220mgx2) twice a day every so often with modest relief. I had a cortisone injection six months ago but with no relief at all. I had a gout attack in my knee (swelling and that mushy fluid buildup) and had some indomethacin on hand from a previous attack and after two doses my knee was still a little sore but my shoulder felt pretty good and feeling like the impingement was gone. I have always lifted weights and been out of action since the shoulder is bothering me. After feeling better I went to the gym and worked out lightly but enough to create tendon soreness. I ran out of the indomethacin but I am considering going back to the doc to get more. I don't know much about the drug but the doc only prescribed one month's worth initially so I am questioning whether this stuff is too strong to use over a prolonged period and if there is some long term effect on the tendons that will cause future problems. Any ideas?

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I was prescribed Indomethacin for tendonitis in my ankles -- both of them. They hurt so badly when I rise from a seated position that I have to pause for a moment before I can walk on them. Doc x-rayed for bone-spurring, but found nothing, and diagnosed tendonitis. I cannot tell any difference in the level of pain after taking 3 weeks' of indomethacin (25mg x 3). I am unsure what to do ... go back for a different anti-inflammatory? I have used Naproxen and Ibuprofen in the past for other conditions, so don't think these would make the grade either. Pain pills are out (I must function cognitively on a daily basis for my job). Anyone have experience with ankle or leg pain that might have ideas/recommendations??

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I have been taking the same medication for 3 weeks, 3/75mg. pills per day for pain and swelling in the feet and painful tendonitis, nothing has changed. I can handly walk and can not run....I am going to see an arthritis Doctor as I also have pain and stiffness in knees, elbows, wrists and fingers.

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I've been taking indomethacin (4x 25mg-50mg daily, as needed) semi-regularly for four years now, and for the most part, it works great, even with prolonged usage. I don't know of any underlying problems it may cause in the long term, however, but haven't noticed any new health problems arising.<BR><BR>For the record, I suffer occasionally from gout and tendonitis (usually in tandem) in various joints in my lower extremities, and in my mouse elbow.<BR><BR>--------------------<BR>Worst. Ninja. Ever.<BR>