Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 13)

Has anyone taking humira experienced anxiety or taking methotrexate or prednisone?

Lately my fears of my health been high, more about that is in my last question. I'm thinking about checking in with a specialist or something. And I sometimes have the fear I'm dying ... I have a lot of health issues. Any suggestions?

Orencia - How long until you feel relief?

My mother, 65, who has extreme rheumatoid since 35, just had her 9th infusion yesterday. She has felt little to no relief up to this point. The doctor says it sometimes takes up to 6 or 7 months before the patient feels relief. Has anyone taking Orencia felt the bulk of their relief after the 9th... read more

What is the difference between aceclofenac and diclofenac sodium?

please need for drug report

Is meloxicam effective if not taken daily?

I use meloxicam for rheumatoid arthritis and a damaged cervical disc. I generally take it only when pain if elevated, though bottle says take one daily. Would it be more effective if I took daily? Am afraid it will not work as well if I get acclimated to it.

Is it safe to take tramadol hcl 50mg with promethazine 25mg??

I passed a kidney stone in the hospital gave me both medication I took them both and a very hard time waking up the next day very hard.

Methocarbamol - Can I take methocarbonal with Tylenol arthritis medication?

... acetaphetamin)?

How do you afford Humira. I can't afford the $800 copay?

I have just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and the doc wants me to take Humira. I can't afford this drug! How do others afford it?

What is stronger and safer Oxycotine 10mg or Norco 10-325mg?

I was hit by a train 35 years ago and have had 28 surgeries I am in Horrible pain..I have been taking for about a year and 1/2 5 Norco 10-325..my pain Management Dr wants to switch me to Oxycontine or something else.. but he knows it has to be strong and still be able to walk and talk if you know... read more

Cyclobenzaprine - does flexeril have anti inflammatory properties?

Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?

I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more

Is there any contraindication to using a heating pad over a Lidoderm patch?

My Mother has severe arthritis of the neck that causes her severe pain. She gets some relief from a heating pad throughout the day. Her PCP recently prescribed Lidoderm patches to apply to her neck but not sure if she should use the heating pad with the Lidoderm patch or not. Please advise.

Can I take prednisone and folic acid at the same time without one destroying the other?

I have RA and have been told to separate doses of folic acid and methotrexate by 8 hours on the advice of a pharmacist. Has anyone been told to separate the doses of prednisone and folic acid as well? New pharmacist just tells me to check the internet.

What pain medications can be taken in addition with meloxicam?

I take meloxicam for arthritis, but now have broken ribs. What can I take?

Can I take ibuprofen while taking ketoprofen?

My doctor prescribed ketoprofen (200mg extended release) for inflammation in my knee. There is arthritis in my knee, and I had a medial meniscus repair a couple of months ago, but there is pretty constant swelling on the anterior part of my knee at the base of the thigh/top of the knee that was... read more

Meloxicam 7.5mg or Tylenol for arthritis 650mg?

Both of these meds stop the osteoarthritic pain in my knees enough so that I can remain active. Meloxicam 2x day no adverse symptoms but no wine/alcohol allowed. Tylenol stops pain but must repeat every 7 hrs and says it does not help with the inflammation (but inflammation doesn't stop my... read more