Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 12)

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 change. S... 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 meloxicam as I neve... read more

Problem with Zoloft side effects?

I have been on Zoloft 5mg for 10 days and 25mg dosage for 4 days. I still experience a racing heart and sleeplessness Hard to deal with. I need help. Very anxious. I do take acetaminophen 2 tabs (500 mg) 3 x daily for arthritis.

At what pharmacy can I get the yellow Norco? I need to let my doctor know?

Was getting the yellow Norco at HEB who no longer carries them and I need to find out what pharmacy does?

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Have you tried pantoprazole or meloxicam? Which works for you?

My Rheumatologist prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix) so I could take the NSAID meloxicam (Mobic) for arthritis pain without causing stomach/gastro ulcers or bleeding. BUT, the pantopazole causes my eyelids to swell. I decided to give it a third try, and had the same reaction as well as now having... read more

How long is the shelf life of methotrexate?

I have some from 5/8/09. I am taking it for RA. I was wondering before I throw it out!

Are there any other meds that treat RA & lupus other than plaquenil?

Can Prednisone give a person a lot more energy if they are NOT sick?

I have been given a "soft" diagnosis of both SLE Lupus and RA, but my Rheumatologist is not sure, as my ANA and related numbers are low. However, when I was put on Prednisone, my energy absolutely spiked and my joint pain was greatly relieved. So I'm wondering if that confirms the diagnosis; or if... read more

Positve Ana WITH A TITER OF 1:80?

Can these results be positive due to having herpes ? I have no other syptoms of RA OR LUPUS

How long is it safe to be on celebrex?

have been on it for 3 yrs. and told dr. i was concerned about side effects i had heard about. he told me to keep on taking, its okay... now he thinks i have an ulcer and took me off celebrex. what's up with that?

I just started Meloxicam and am wondering how long it generally takes to take effect?

I read the build up time was 5 days, would that be it? I'm on 15 mg after being on celebrex for 6 years (off it now)