Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 16)

What can I take for arthritis pain when on Plavix?

Primarily back pain. I am wondering if it is OK to uae Acetaminophen?

Could Aleve cause fluttering or palpitations?

I have been taking aleve for several months, two in the a.m., and occasionally two more at bedtime. Could it cause fluttering or palpitations?

What are the side effects of Aflapin (60 tablets)?

I was given Aflapin, 60 tablets, and Plaquenil (Hydroycholoquine) 200mg plus injection on my heels for heel pain and some finger joints pain. Few hours after taking both medications I experienced numbness on both arms and feet. I suspect these are side effects of Aflapin, since I did not have any... read more

Does Omeprazole cause a decrease in bone mass?

A couple of my co-workers used to take Omeprazole and stopped because they were told it leads to issues with there bones/arthritis.

Can you tell me if methotrexate 25mg weekly can cause palpitations?

I get palpitations sometimes approx 20 times a day. It's driving me mad and can be quite frightening. I have been on methotrexate 25mg for RA for almost 2 years. I am also taking leflunomide 10mg daily. I would be grateful for advise you could give me. Thanks.

All statins can cause severe muscle/joint pain. I stopped taking Lipitor because of this. Some?

... 'bright' Rheumatologist diagnosed me w/RA and said it was not the Lipitor. After the Methotrexate she gave me almost killed me I threw it and the Lipitor away, and a few months later all pain was gone! I have just started taking Livalo but was advised by a truely good Physician to... read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Can I take a probiotic while I'm taking Methotrexate?

Can I take aspirin while taking methotrexate ?

I have psoriatic arthritis and just started methotrexate. Have a lot of joint pain. Any suggestion on calming the pain?

NSAIDS AND ITCHING: I had recently been prescribed Meloxicam for arthritis pain. It helped the?

... pain greatly, but I developed terrible itching, so was prescribed Celebrex instead, which also caused severe itching. Any suggestions for an NSAID that may not have this side effect?

Methylprednisolone - How long does it take for methylprednisalone take to become fully effective?

Well the first one 120mg injection I had worked on 24 hours the second one approx 4 days this one 3rd one I had last Tuesday and my arthritis pain etc is still here after 5 days.

Is cyclobenzaprine good for arthritis?

How long can you safely take 300mg. Gabapentin, 3X daily?

I have had 2 back surgeries including a double-fusion using my own bone. After 20 years I developed terrible back pain and sciatica. An MRI showed significant arthritis, calcification and stenosis. I also have migraines and the Gabapentin has helped a lot in both areas, with minimal side effects.

How is ketoprofene related to ketamin?

Can I just stop taking methotrexate completely?

Hi I've been on metoject 20mg nearly 2 years for psoriatic arthritis, and it really does not agree with me. My symptoms range from tiredness, dizziness hair thinning and bad stomach cramps especially day 1 and 2 after injection. But now I feel so depressed it's been coming on awhile but I... read more

How long does it take to get actemra out of your system?

I was getting ready for my fourth infusion. no relief at all yet, the pain and the fatigue was as bad as it could be. Them I developed rashes all over my body and swelling on my legs and feet. We stopped the infusions. Now I would like to know how long it will take for Actemra to get out of my... read more