Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 9)

What to do if your dr. won't prescribe Soma?

My husband has had spine surgery and has arthritis and possibly fibromyalgia. His arthritis dr. said today she hates soma and won't write it. We don't really want to change dr's in mid-stream with his RA treatment, should we try pain management to get this RX? It appears from reading... read more

Prednisone 20mg. Can I take at 8:00am or 8:00pm day or night?

I take Plavix. What non-NSAID medication can I safely take for arthritis pain and inflammation?

I am not supposed to take NSAIDS because I take Plavix daily as a heart attack and heart surgery survivor. What drug can I take to get relief from the pain and the inflammation? The pain is mostly located in my fingers and hands.

Do Enbrel shots make you put on weight?

Am about to be put on Enbrel shots for RA & am concerned about weight.

What is Fibromyalgia ANA positive? Does anyone else have this?

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in '05. A few months ago, after some routine bloodwork, my results came back ANA positive. This caused even more testing for Lupus (which I have been tested twice before). Those results came back negative as with the Arthritis panel and every... read more

Methylprednisolone - Can I take every day's dose at once every morning?

I have the 6 day pack and I know if says you can take the first dose all at once but is it okay to do what with the rest of the days to follow?

Meloxicam 15 mg - Not helping pain in knee, Why?

Dr put me on meloxicam as he thinks I have rhumatoid arthritis of knee but the pain is unbearable. I had an xray and its definitely arthritis. Waiting for MRI now. I'm also on BuTrans 30mg, pregablin 200mg mornings and 300mg at night as I also have fibro and S1/L5 can anyone help or advise... read more

I used capsaicin 0.15% for arthritis pain and having SEVERE burning. what do I do to relieve the pa?

Methotrexate - afraid to take the medication?

I was diagnosed with RA 2 1/2 months ago. After being tested for the coronavirus to make sure I was OK to start the methotrexate, I got the medication and I still haven’t taken it. To be honest, I am so scared because I have fibromyalgia on top of that and diabetes and this was all due to an... read more

Is there a drug that I can take to replace plaquenil?

I take methotrexate also but the plaquenil messed with my vision and I had to quit taking it. I been treated for ra for 19 yrs. And I'm beginning to see more changes in my feet and hands. Julia roberts

Neurontin - How safe is this drug for elderly people?

My mom is 83, has had coronary bypass but is doing well from that. She has a degenerating spine and eroding discs as well as arthritis, but has many side effects from most pain meds. She sees a chiropractor with some relief, but needs something to take for severe back and hip pain.

Does anyone know how to wean off of meloxicam or can you just stop taking it like Ibuprofen & take?

it if you need it?

I recently was put on Prednisone for 1 week. After I finished the medication, I found that I was?

... getting Canker sores inside my mouth. I have never had so many Canker sores at one time. They have been very painful and have been having trouble eating because of the pain. Is this a side affect after the medication is stopped? I was put on Prednisone because I had a severe attack of Arthritis.

Eliquis - Which over-the-counter pain medication is safe to take for arthritis pain and/or headaches

... while on Eliquis. I've been using this drug for a-fib for 11 days.

I took 2 aleve at 9:am then took 2 more at 11:40pm for arthritis in back pain in leg arms is that o?