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Does Meloxicam Cause Severe Headaches And Abdominal Discomfort?

I had a Menicus tear and had robotic surgery June 20, 2017, my followup after rehab, I ask my surgeon to prescribe me an anti-inflammatory prescription , no opoids, he gave me Meloxicam tablets 7.5 mg. yellow U L & 7.5 ON THE PILL, I HAVE BEEN HAVING EXTREME HEADACHES SINCE I STARTED TAKING THEM. 3 DAYS AGO, SAYS TAKE 1 DAILY....MY STOMACH IS SICK, ( I AM GETTING PREPARED FOR 4TH hiatal HERNIA AND GASTRO-BY-PASS, ONLY 50 LBS. OVER WEIGHT. CLEVELAND CLINIC IS TRYING TO SCHEDULE ME OCT. THIS YEAR, DUE TO RETURNING HIATAL HERNIAS AFTER SURGERIES. THEY ARE GONNA STITCH UP MY STOMACH TO A CHILD SIZE STOMACH , HERNIA REPAIR WITH BE INVOLVED WITH ATTACHMENT TO SMALL INTESTINES....IS IT POSSIBLE THE KNEE SURGERY PAIN HELPED WITH THIS DRUG, BUT WHY THE HEADACHES AND NOW DIARRHEA TONIGHT. I GUESS I THROUGH AWAY MY ENVELOPE THE MEDICATION WHEN I GOT IT, CANT FIND IT. IS THIS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Yes meloxicam may cause abdominal discomfort. So you start some antacids along with this. And try to take in after non spicy food.
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Does Meloxicam Cause Severe Headaches And Abdominal Discomfort?

Yes meloxicam may cause abdominal discomfort. So you start some antacids along with this. And try to take in after non spicy food.