inflammatory conditions
"I've been taking Meloxicam on and off for about five years since I began having back problems (pain), which have not been diagnosed.  I'm a 55 yr old overweight woman.  I take two 7.5 mg tablets a few hours before I know I'll be active and it really dulls the pain of walking, bending, etc.  I do try not to take it very often, just when I need it, but it helps me a lot.  No side effects that I have noticed."