Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 11)

Do you have any good tips or tricks for the Humira injection pen?

... I will do my second injection tomorrow, and I'm nervous. The first one I did at the doctor's office, but I was nervous then too and don't remember everything they told me. Do I have to look for bubbles in the liquid, or check to make sure it's not cloudy? Do I rub the... read more

Can meloxicam be taken long term?

I have a history of gastric ulcers. I have bilateral plantar fasciitis and arthritis in my hand. The meloxicam seems to help my pain after taking for 30 days. I am concerned if there are any effects if used long term as maintenance drug.

Voltaren Gel - how much does the strongest voltaren rx gel cost?

I have heard it is used a lot especially in Europe for muscle pains and arthritis pains as well. What is the cost for a doctor prescribed stronger voltaren gel.

If I have to take 10 mg of prednisone for the rest of my life, what can I do to help my body?

I get severe flares. I've had them for years but over the past year I had two flares per month. Finally, the doctors told me, it is safer for me to stay on a low constant dose, than going up and down. I tried 5 mg. And within a week got a flare. The flares feel like I got run over by a bus!!... read more

Can you take trazadone 50mg and naproxen 500mg?

Are Lidocaine patches effective in treating lower back pain caused from bulging disc and arthritis?

Is the lidocaine ointment usp5% good for arthritis flare up in my knees I also have neuropathy and?

I used to use the patches but they were mote hassle keeping them on where the pain is at so dr.Wrote me the ointment instead so is it god for arthritis pain also..Thanks

Tramadol - Can tramadol be used to treat arthritis pain?

If tramadol works for chronic pain will it work for arthritic pain? I have arthritis in my knees and feet. I have not had knee replacement and would like not to do that if there is a medication to help. I exercise, use my hot tub for water therapy and exercises from my physical therapist to try to... read more

At 71 on Eliquis. Can I use any anti inflammatories?

..inflammatory arthritis as well as A Fib and pacemaker for Sick Sinus Syndrome.

I just started Xeljanz XR. What time of day do you take it?

I started taking it late afternoon and worked to evening, but the side effect of insomnia and inability to get comfortable are extreme. Would it help to take it in the morning? I don’t want to go through the several day process of moving to the morning if others have tried it and seen no... read more

Can you take Norco while taking trazodone?

I take 6 Norco 10/325 mg tablets a day for chronic pain and 50 mg of trazodone at night occasionally for sleeping.

What is the best time of day to take meloxicam?

When is the best time of day to take meloxicam 15mg tablet. I already take BP meds in am and Rheum arthritis in the pm.

I’ve had gastric bypass surgery. I was told never to take aspirin or aspirin products?

My doctor had me on Arthritis strength Tylenol 650mg, 2 tabs twice daily. I recently had to see her assistant who put me on meloxicam 7.5mg at bedtime. Since I’ve been taking it I’ve noticed I’ve started having stomach problems such as burning, indigestion. Should I ask about the... read more

Double dose of meloxicam?

I have unbearable pain from arthritis in my back and knees. My doctor has me on meloxicam 15 mg. once daily. It is not helping my pain at all, and it's so hard to be productive. That is not an option, as I'm raising 3 step children full time. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday,... read more

Are G037 Norco tablets weaker than M367 Norco tablets?

What are the strength differences between G037 & M367 Norco tablets?