I agree Mobic is hard on the kidney but there are other NSAIDs to try.

I tried Zylfamed. I got horribly ill. We aren't sure from what, but after my Gp did some reasearch, he found that several ingredients were *not* necessarily safe to be taken by someone on my other meds. (And my epilepsy if I recall correctly.)

I then tried all-natural turmeric-only pills. I mostly burped. No help there.

I normally love naturals, but I prefer to brew teas (ginger, mint, etc.) or to control the intake via diet. (Tho' the anti-inflam diet did nothing for me at all... yet helps my mom, go figure.)

I say trust your gut, research what's in it, and check out what the Europeans think. They do a LOT more research (legitimate, not just one little dinky study with two people relating anecdotes) on naturals than we do.

Good luck, and hugs!
Leo

I agree with Leo in this issue. I do not take any "natural" supplements, but do eat natural pain killers everyday. They work for me, but each of us has to go with what our own bodies are telling us.

Good luck

I tried it and had no problems. But, as a substitute for Mobic, I think not. I have severe Osteoarthitis and take a low dose of Mobic every day. Just taking Zyflamed in my opinion would not do the trick.

Fantod, how much Mobic do you take? I went one morning without my dose and by noon had my spine and shoulders on fire.

I also take Mobic and took Vioxx (which was much better) before it. I have to respectfully disagree with the doctor who says short term only, as most people on it have osteoarthritis, which is not going to go away.

I have blood work regularly to ensure that everything is functioning properly. If there was a viable substitute I'd be open to it, but if I miss a dose I light up like a Christmas tree with awful pain, so here we are.

You go with your instincts and judgement. We all have to do that.

I am pretty medication intolerant. I take 7.5 mg a day and have for years. I am having a lot more problems with my knees now. I need two total replacements sooner than later. Walking and standing is really starting to be an issue.

Hi Em, I have taken zyflamend. I tried it for 2 months without side effects. I have to say, I was quite nervous to try it myself. Something I have been doing is checking the supplement lists on webmd with interactions of the medications I take. I wanted to take Coq10 for my heart and found out there was some studies that showed it hindered the effects of some of my heart medication so I have elected not to take it.

I agree with Leo, I think teas are good because I usually feel the effects quicker if I have a problem with something. I drink Ginger lemon tea regularly because it is an anti inflammatory. I tried Zyflamend because I had to give my liver a rest from advil. I could pop those like chiclets all day long, but with some other meds, I can have problems for my liver (have tested toxic in the past). Your doc sounds concerned and maybe for a good reason. My Dad always says, "If you don't trust your Dr., get a new doctor!" He usually yells this at me, lol. Anyway, my 2.5 cents before my laptop dies and I must force some sleep! Good luck...interested to hear what you decide. JP

I was on mobic too. Spell out this new one you are on i woulld be interested in trying it. LOVE LISA

I had never heard of this before. I found this on a NIH website regarding toxity:

Have any side effects or risks been reported from Zyflamend?
A phase I safety study of Zyflamend (described above) reported no toxicity or serious side effects. Some of the patients had mild heartburn that went away when Zyflamend was taken with food.

I have tried most of these herbs, and quite a few more herbs that are thought to be anti-inflammatory. I may have taken them all, since I used to take traditional Chinese medicine formulations give to me by an acupuncturist. I can't say that anything I have tried in herbal remedies have helped much for pain. There are herbs I use for other things, and I take turmeric hoping it might be helping.

Personally, I'm more afraid of newer drugs that traditional medicine that have been "tested" for thousands of years.

Right now the amount of Advil I'm taking is shredding my stomach so i might give this a whirl.

One thing to remember about discontinuing NSAIDs is that there is rebound pain. When I was told to stop Advil before surgery a couple times, I had horrific rebound migraines.

Emily, does your doctor say some of her patients have had good results with this?

Fantod, that's what I take 7.5 mg.

Lisa, I have not started the Zyflamed that the doctor recommended because I am worried about it and I am reading up on toxicity. As opposed to many people, I worry about natural products because they are not tested by the FDA.

JPTexas, she spoke out of a general concern about the med, not specific to me because I have not had a blood test. Some other patient had some kidney problems.

I like the thought of teas.

I do like Curamin made by Terry Naturally. I also have spinal stenosis. I find that this product is pretty effective. I still would not give up Mobic.

I have spinal stenosis too. Fantod, I took half a Mobic today, as much as I could approximate half. Not too happy. My spine at the thoracic level feels on fire. Head kind of foggy. Going to soak in the ocean now see if it helps.