Could your medication be the hidden cause of your joint or muscle pain?

In this episode of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast, Stacey Roberts breaks down six common medication categories that may be contributing to chronic pain, without you even realizing it. From statins and antidepressants to NSAIDs and antibiotics, Stacey walks you through the real side effects that may be worsening your symptoms, not helping them.

She shares what the research says, what to look for in your own medication history, and what conversations to have with your provider if any of these medications ring a bell. You’ll also learn how nutrient testing, hormone evaluation, and functional medicine strategies can help restore your body’s natural healing systems, without stopping medication abruptly or unsupervised.

If you’ve been managing pain with no clear cause, this episode might be the missing piece.

Dosing & Safety Reminders

• Do not stop any medications abruptly.
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• If you suspect a medication might be contributing to your pain, consult your provider and:
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• Track when symptoms started vs. when you started the medication
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• Request nutrient testing, hormone testing, and functional support
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• Explore pain-safe alternatives with professional guidance
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Solutions From Stacey’s Clinic

At New You Health and Wellness, we support patients struggling with unexplained muscle and joint pain. Our clinic offers:

• Functional medicine consultations
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• Nutrient and hormone testing
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• A personalized SoftWave therapy program
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• Food and gut health assessments
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References & Further Reading

• Statins:
• European Atherosclerosis Society. (2015). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehv043
• Ahmet et al. (2020). https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.118.009835
• NSAIDs:
• Solaiman et al. (2024). https://aoj.amegroups.org/article/view/8367/html
• Cervoni, E. (2024). https://www.bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q2030
• Antidepressants:
• Harvard Health Publishing. (2021). https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/what-are-the-real-risks-of-antidepressants
• Riediger et al. (2017). https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2017.00307
• Opioids:
• Lee et al. (2011). https://www.painphysicianjournal.com/current/pdf?article=MTQ0Ng%3D%3D&journal=60
• Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics:
• FDA Drug Safety Communication (2018). https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-drug-safety-communication-fda-updates-warnings-oral-and-injectable-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics
• Blood Pressure Medications:
• FDA LOPRESSOR Prescribing Info (2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/017963s074lbl.pdf
• Smith et al. (2024). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11117896/
• Mayo Clinic (2025). https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/propranolol-oral-route/description/drg-20071164
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Important Links

• Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411
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• Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks
• Biomechanics: When Movement Matters
• Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health
• Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief
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• Stacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717
• New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com

About The Host

Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.

The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts and Podcast Your Brand. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.

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