Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions (Page 7)

Can meloxicam be used as a pain killer? And is it a narcotic?

I have arthritis in my back and I sit all day it is staring to really hurt. Will meloxicam help my pain

Has anyone experienced new or worsening hair loss while on Simponi?

I've been on Remicade for RA for several years.It has worked fairly well except that I have lost so much hair. I've been thinking of switching to Simponi. Has anyone experienced new or worsening hair loss while on Simponi?

Can you take care of trazodone every night and does it make you gain weight?

I have spondylosis and fibromyalgia can I take trazodone every night and will it make me gain weight? Does it affect my arthritis on my spine lower lumbar

How long will I need to take Lyrica for foot pain after total knee replacement?

My foot has terrible pain after a Total Knee Replacement; my surgeon scoffed it off as arthritis. I think there was nerve damage during the surgery. My Podiatrist recommened Lyrica and that has relieved the pain. I just want to know how long I should take Lyrica and if anyone else has the same... 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.

Can you take tramadol and codeine together at same time?

I am such a sissy with pain meds but I've got spinal arthritis and fibro along with restless leg syndrome. I have 1 pill of codeine and a tramadol. I needed to know if they can be mixed

I was prescribed Tramadol?

I was prescribed tramadol for neck pain associated with whiplash and arthritis. I also take Lexapro 15 mg every night. I read something about the two together having a mild to moderate drug interaction of the possibility of CNS depression. I have the 50 mg Tramadol. I'm terrified to take the... read more

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?

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 I'm wary of this... 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 suggestions?... read more

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 symptoms... 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

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 a... 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?