Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 12)

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.

Has anyone taken a Covid-19 vaccine while taking Xeljanz XR?

Just started taking Xeljanz XR. Doctor wants me to get Covid -19 vaccine. I do not know which one to take (Pfizer, moderna, or J&J) or what to expect as far as side effects as a RA patient on Xeljanz XR.

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?

Can Voltaren be used on my shoulder. The box said no back or shoulder?

I have pain in my shoulder joint.

Should you avoid eating Greek yogurt while taking Actemra infusion once a month?

Greek yogurt is made with active cultures, such as lactobacillus. Actemra, an arthritis treatment, lowers the immune system against infection. Is it safe to eat Greek yogurt while taking Actemra?

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... 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)

Has anyone used L-Theanine with the drug Tramadol?

I'm having a tough time going to sleep so I'm thinking that if I take L-Theanine at bedtime, maybe it will help. I'm on 50mg of Tramadol at bedtime. I do not want to add another Drug.

How difficult is it to get Humira from NHS in the UK?

I was diagnosed 2 years ago with RA and have to walk with a crutch permanently. I take various antoflamatory medicine but only partialy reliefs the pain. I get very dipressed and after reading about HUMIRA it kind of brings some hope...

How do subs work?

I am going to try and get off my pain meds of 5 yrs both norcos & perks due to my bad back, fibro and arthritis pain I have been taking 10 to 12 a day but i want to try and wean myself off i tryed cold turkey in the past and i fail everytime i just can't take the withdrawls and with my... read more