geekygranny
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I am current Director of Boise Fibromyalgia Support Group. Not only do I have fibro, but also OA, RA, migraines, narcolepsy, ankylosing spondylitis,... read more
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Please suggest medication for knee arthritis?
Question posted by itkikarsa... on 7 May 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: rheumatoid arthritis, medication, knee
geekygranny's response: I use Voltaren 1% Gel for my knees. It works great and is soothing. At least it is something you don't have to ingest.
I am on Medicare due to being disabled from RA.Can't afford Enbrel,Help?
Question posted by lukiejuke on 24 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: enbrel, rheumatoid arthritis, medicare
geekygranny's response: rather than get co pay assistance, get Enbrel to give you the meds for free. I'm on Humira and Medicare. Yet Humira decided I don't make enough money to afford the meds so I get it free. Look into the patient assistance program for have the full ...
I am a AS patient and my doctor has asked me to take enbrel. Do I need to take them for life time?
Question posted by A.S on 29 Mar 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: enbrel, pain, back pain, doctor
geekygranny's answer: I'm on Humira and will be on it for life. I have RA, AS, OA, FM, etc. If the doctor puts you on Embrel, it will be for life. AS will not go away... just like RA, OA, FM... FYI Humira works reducing the pain considerably. So it is a good thing to ...
Cymbalta do you gain meight?
Question posted by the cleo on 26 Mar 2012 • 13 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, pain, neuralgia, weight, nerves, anxiety, back pain
geekygranny's response: I have been on Cymbalta for years. FYI All antidepressants make it harder to lose weight. I found that prednisone and gabapentin put 100lbs on me. But now I'm losing weight because I've been hypo thyroid for years. I also live a vegan lifestyle ...
I have ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia?
Question posted by partyon72 on 23 Mar 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, hydrocodone
geekygranny's response: I'm 56 and have been where you are. Didn't take Savella or Lyrica cause I knew I would gain weight. I'm taking 10/325 Norco as needed. If you cut back and use it as a flare comes up. Trying taking a warm bath with epsom salts at night. That will ...
How much does humira without health insurance?
Question posted by NickieSan... on 20 Mar 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: humira, insurance
geekygranny's answer: Humira will give the medication free! You just have to go to their site and click on Patient Assistance link. Your doctor will write out a prescription for them. I have been getting it free for 3 years. I'm on Medicare now but my SSDI doesn't pay ...
Is there any treatment available for rheumtoid arthritis?
Question posted by B.S.JAMMU on 16 Mar 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: rheumatoid arthritis
geekygranny's answer: There is a lot of ways to slow down its progress. I am currently on Humira, methotrexate, and sulfasalazine. Some people start on prednisone. If you have been diagnosed by your doctor, make sure you see a rheumatologist. They specialize in helping ...
How bad will withdrawl be from taking 2 - 10/325 hydrocodone's a day for 3 years?
Question posted by done555 on 14 Mar 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: opiate dependence, hydrocodone
geekygranny's comment: I have done that at 6 a day. I stopped using it when it no longer worked. I get a small headache when I take any now. But I have never had withdrawals. Best to ask your doctor to quit right now. But personally, I don't see why not.
How bad will withdrawl be from taking 2 - 10/325 hydrocodone's a day for 3 years?
Question posted by done555 on 14 Mar 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: opiate dependence, hydrocodone
geekygranny's response: Taking 2 a day... I don't think you are going to have ANY withdrawals. I don't believe that is enough to cause dependence. And you are certainly not addicted.
Has anyone ever had or know about EFFEXOR injections for joint pain?
Question posted by subzero58 on 8 Mar 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: effexor, pain, injection, osteoarthritis
geekygranny's comment: Didn't hurt at all. My doc injects lidocaine first so when he put the medicine in all you feel is pressure. AND you are up and about immediately. I've been going to a pain specialist and he is VERY good!! He is all about relieving pain. And he ...