Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 7)

Dr. gave me 50mg of Tramadol which gives no relief. Does it have to build up in my system?

I have severe arthritis in my shoulder. The tramadol is worse than taking nothing since it can upset my stomach. I have to wait 3 weeks for an appt. with a new Dr. since this dr. looked at me like "oh, well... " when I told him the Tramadol doesn't work. I need pain relief but... read more

When is the best to take meloxicam, morning or night?

I know everyone says - same time every day with or without a meal... but I would like to know from those of you taking it daily. I have been taking it before going to bed - but I have heard that if you take it in the morning you will be 'easier' pain-wise all day. Does anyone have... read more

Are there any acceptable pain killers to take while taking Plavix?

I am looking for an OTC pain killer such as Advil to take for back pain and occasional arthritis pain. I have just been prescribed Plavix.

I was prescribed Tramadol for arthritis- like pain in my hands & joints because of the repetitivene?

Repetitiveness of my job. I was only prescribed two 50 mg per day which did absolutely nothing so I gradually increased to 3 & then 4 & then 5 or six AT A TIME... Only that amount eased my pain. Needless to say, my monthly prescriptions only lasted about 10 days but I never had adverse... read more

Starting Actemra for PMR, RA and GCA looking for others currently using Actemra?

Hello! I am starting Actemra next week. I was Dx with PMR in 2004 and in January of this year and landed in the hospital with GCA and the worst headache of my life. I also have RA. I switched rheumatologists and my new one recommended I research and consider starting Actemra. I would like to know... read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis - I am on Methotrexate, requip, folic acid, and prednisone. Will any of these?

... medications cause problems with my kidneys?

Tramadol - what drug class?

Celebrex - is it also for moods? depression? my doctor said it was?

i have a bulge on my back and they can't find anything but arthritis, the pain is so bad i'm having problems at work, sitting to long and standing too long are really hard for me :( he wants to put me on celebrex says its for mood also, because i'm taking something for depression... read more

What helps with hair loss while taking methotrexate. Everyday my brush and shirt are full of hair?

Anybody experiencing hallucinations on prednisone high dosage?

have been using prednisone 60mg for last 2 weeks due to mosaic auto immune desease. little bit of lupus, little bit of rheumathoid arthritis, Sjogrens desease etc... the plan is to go down to 20mg prednisone as maintenance dosage

Has anyone gotten headaches from methotrexate?

Hi, I started taking just 5 mg. of methotrexate each week for my Seronegative RA. I only did 2 weeks worth and the doctor asked me to hold off until I get the headaches checked out. I do not have a headache hx. and they started almost immediately after starting. I still have these headaches almost... read more

I am allergic to asprin and need an anti inflammatory?

I have RA and other inflammatory problems associated with Marfan's Syndrome. I cannot take any NSAIDs. I currently take narcotics to reduce pain; however, I need an anti inflammatory desperately! I take steroids every other month to help but the side effects are horrible. What alternatives are... read more

I am facing a total hip replacement due to bone on bone with no cartridge left in one of my hips.

I have been in chronic pain and severe arthritis pain for 25 years and I’m not getting treatment for it until now, I recently got an orthopedic surgeon appointment at the first meeting my X-rays showed my fears my left hip has degenerated to bone on bone extremely painful and also rheumatoid... read more

Does methotrexate contribute to getting yeast infections? I've been taking 6 pills a week for R.A.?

... and I have had 2 yeast infections.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - I've started taking methotrexate 2 weeks ago for RA. How long does it take?

... before it starts working? Does it make the pain go away completely?