Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 8)

Psoriatic Arthritis: Has anyone found relief by living in a hotter climate?

I have PsA with some possible evidence of RA, as well. I currently live in Santa Cruz, CA, where the weather fluctuates a lot, both throughout the year and during the day (everyone wears layers; it can go hot to cold, sunny to cloudy and windy, in the same day). I've had symptoms of PsA for... read more

How long does the Mobic (meloxicam) take to start working?

I have severe arthritis in both knees and just started taking meloxicam 15 mg once daily. I was taking naproxyn 500 mg once daily as of last week (05-24-12) and was just presribed meloxicam 15 mg once daily as of 05-25-12.

Can hand tremors be related to/side effect of Prednisone use?

66yo male taking Prednisone for dx of "acute RA". Was initially thought to have a viral infection that caused a "relative arthritis". Dr now feels its a type of RA that "temporaily" affects men over age 55

How do I find doctors that currently accept medicaid?

I have rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroid and obviously, chronic pain. I lost my job and insurance this past January and have recently received medicaid. I was on 30mg morphene sulfate timed release with (4) 15mg breakthrough per day, and Humira. My GP has me on .225 mg of... read more

I just got my script of methylprednisolone and I'm wondering if it will help my energy level at all?

I'm in pain all day and can barely do anything. I heard from a friend it's almost like taking speed which would help with not being able to do anything but I don't want to speed speed... if that makes sense I just need a little energy. Has any one taken this med and experienced a... read more

Is gabapentin prescribed for arthritis?

Pain with Prednisone?

Has anyone experienced more pain when first given prednisone for RA? I have taken Prednisone other times for respiratory issues with no problems. My dr. prescribed Prednisone while in the process of determining if I do indeed have full blown RA. I have been on 15mg for two days and my pain has... read more

Since lisinopril and meloxicam can affect our kidney function, is there another BP RX I can take?

What can I take to help with my rheumatoid arthritis Until I see the specialist?

The medication that my other doctors that diagnosed me have only prescribed to me furosemide, meloxicam and prednisone. Which don't seem to be helping me with the pain.

Naproxen 500 not working for sciatica pain?

I had X-ray and MRI done showed I had budging disc in L4 and L5 also mild arthritis and when I when to er they said I had sciatica so my doctor gave me naproxen but it isn't working. I have a husband and 4 little ones to look after and this pain is to much. Also I was given a muscle relaxer... read more

What effects does indomethacin have? State the mechanism of those effects?

Good & bad food while taking methotrexate?

Back Pain - I am on gabapentin, diclofenac and tramadol for herniated neck, mid and lower spine?

... injury. my doctor is refusing to refill tramadol until I have a sleep apnea study, and physical assessment. is there some emergency thing I can do to get my tramadol medication tomorrow? or am i just squirming in bed in pain? I was laid off work and have no insurance and no income, except very... read more

What is the suggested regimen, if any, for maximizing an ibuprofen effect on an inflammation?

Ten or fifteen years ago, a pharmacist gave me a pharmaceutical paper (lost now) dealing with muscular pain (e.g., back pain)to take the fullest advantage of the NSAID effect of ibuprofen. The paper claimed that taking occasional ibuprofen only masked the pain, whereas taking 2.5-3.0 grams in the... read more

I have Psoriatic Arthritis & am suffering with constant mouth sores?

I have Psoriatic Arthritis and have been taking Methotrexate since April. I have been suffering with mouth sores like never before. I have been prone to canker sores all of my life but never like this. I have read that taking Methotrexate can cause mouth sores but I do not know if the mouth sores... read more