Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 : I don't take Volteran, but I have had the Cortisone injections. The injections were virtually painless and were well worth taking. I was shocked at what a difference they made with my pain and mobility. I am also in the process of getting my Prednisone dose slowly reduced as I have an upcoming surgery. I flared up the first evening that the dose was reduced, and it's been getting worse every day since then. I'm shocked at hour dependant our bodies become on Prednisone and when we try and reduce the amount we take, the RA flares right up. Very frustrating! Hope you're on the mend soon. --- In , " lisake40 " <lisaestill@s...> wrote: > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 : I don't take Volteran, but I have had the Cortisone injections. The injections were virtually painless and were well worth taking. I was shocked at what a difference they made with my pain and mobility. I am also in the process of getting my Prednisone dose slowly reduced as I have an upcoming surgery. I flared up the first evening that the dose was reduced, and it's been getting worse every day since then. I'm shocked at hour dependant our bodies become on Prednisone and when we try and reduce the amount we take, the RA flares right up. Very frustrating! Hope you're on the mend soon. > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I have always found cortisone shots miraculously effective. Sometimes the problem goes away completely: more often, the shots need to be repeated periodically. I know it's hard, but needles hurt much less if you're not afraid of them. n in France [ ] med. questions I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is extremely painful. The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid of shots!!! Ugh. Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much do the shots hurt and help? Thanks, in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I have always found cortisone shots miraculously effective. Sometimes the problem goes away completely: more often, the shots need to be repeated periodically. I know it's hard, but needles hurt much less if you're not afraid of them. n in France [ ] med. questions I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is extremely painful. The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid of shots!!! Ugh. Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much do the shots hurt and help? Thanks, in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 , a couple of years ago I was on Voltaren, and I also had a terrible problem with my right shoulder. The rheumatologist wasn't sure what was going on (later, it was diagnosed as a rotator cuff tear). He gave me a cortisone injection, and it helped enormously -relief for a couple of months from the single injection. You would have to ask your physician about how much Voltaren you can safely take each day. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] med. questions > > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 , a couple of years ago I was on Voltaren, and I also had a terrible problem with my right shoulder. The rheumatologist wasn't sure what was going on (later, it was diagnosed as a rotator cuff tear). He gave me a cortisone injection, and it helped enormously -relief for a couple of months from the single injection. You would have to ask your physician about how much Voltaren you can safely take each day. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] med. questions > > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I have had the shots, including once in my shoulder for the same (horrible) pain you're talking about. My doctor sat behind me and it didn't take long. It also wasn't terribly painful, as there's flesh there. I had a systemic response that was wonderful (I was getting married in a few days and suddenly my wedding ring was way too big, as even the swelling in the finger joints opposite my shoulder went down!). In early 2003 I had a similar problem with my shoulder and also in my hip. I almost got another injection, but then the waitlist for Enbrel cleared up and I was put on that. I haven't had that kind of pain since. Speaking of Enbrel, I never could have imagined I could give myself the shots, but it's so very worth it! Better a tiny pain once a week than agony for days! I have been on Voltaren for years. It works very well for me (I think the standard dose is 2x75mg/day). I know it works well, because I've had two surgical procedures done and had to go off Voltaren in advance of them (typical for all NSAIDs?) and was in quite a bit of pain. Glad to get on it again. I hope you feel better soon. Sharon > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I have had the shots, including once in my shoulder for the same (horrible) pain you're talking about. My doctor sat behind me and it didn't take long. It also wasn't terribly painful, as there's flesh there. I had a systemic response that was wonderful (I was getting married in a few days and suddenly my wedding ring was way too big, as even the swelling in the finger joints opposite my shoulder went down!). In early 2003 I had a similar problem with my shoulder and also in my hip. I almost got another injection, but then the waitlist for Enbrel cleared up and I was put on that. I haven't had that kind of pain since. Speaking of Enbrel, I never could have imagined I could give myself the shots, but it's so very worth it! Better a tiny pain once a week than agony for days! I have been on Voltaren for years. It works very well for me (I think the standard dose is 2x75mg/day). I know it works well, because I've had two surgical procedures done and had to go off Voltaren in advance of them (typical for all NSAIDs?) and was in quite a bit of pain. Glad to get on it again. I hope you feel better soon. Sharon > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I've had numerous shots and generally had good results. The pain really depends on the MD. I had a rheumy who hurt me so badly that I wouldn't allow her to do it anymore--I went to a great ortho surgeon and the shots were almost painless. With RA, you can't be afraid of being too assertive! RE voltaren--I've been on it since it came out in the late 80s & have never had a problem. I take the 100mg ER (extended release) once a day and it works better for me than the 2 75mgs. The rheumy who gave it to me at first said something about it being different than other nsaids with reference to causing increased bleeding time for surgery. I have had over 15 surgeries since and never go off the voltaren. The bleeding time tests are always within limits. Even with mtx and enbrel, I can usually tell when I skip it. It does come in a generic. Re taxes--Yes, we always deduct every penny. I also keep MD visits & physical therapy visits on my calander. Last week I added up Number of visits to each, parking & cab fares and round trip mileage (you take off a certain amt per mile) We also add OTC meds and everything is submitted. It does help! BTW, I was married in 76, diagnosed in 78, had my daughter in 85 and retired from work in 99. My RA is pretty much controlled but my hands are quite crippled and my feet have shrunk to about a size 5 WWWW from a nice 11B! Even my jaw has pulled back due to condular reabsorption. I know it's no fun being told you have RA, but with the new biologicals out now and the early aggressive treatment, most, if not all RA patients, should ever get to this point! So try to remain positive and smile--it could be worse--that works for me! Hugs,Lori --- In , " sharonmacd " <omoshiroi@s...> wrote: > > > Hi , > > I have had the shots, including once in my shoulder for the same > (horrible) pain you're talking about. My doctor sat behind me and it > didn't take long. It also wasn't terribly painful, as there's flesh > there. I had a systemic response that was wonderful (I was getting > married in a few days and suddenly my wedding ring was way too big, as > even the swelling in the finger joints opposite my shoulder went down!). > > In early 2003 I had a similar problem with my shoulder and also in my > hip. I almost got another injection, but then the waitlist for Enbrel > cleared up and I was put on that. I haven't had that kind of pain > since. Speaking of Enbrel, I never could have imagined I could give > myself the shots, but it's so very worth it! Better a tiny pain once > a week than agony for days! > > I have been on Voltaren for years. It works very well for me (I think > the standard dose is 2x75mg/day). I know it works well, because I've > had two surgical procedures done and had to go off Voltaren in advance > of them (typical for all NSAIDs?) and was in quite a bit of pain. > Glad to get on it again. > > I hope you feel better soon. > > Sharon > > > --- In , " lisake40 " <lisaestill@s...> wrote: > > > > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > > extremely painful. > > > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > > of shots!!! Ugh. > > > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > > do the shots hurt and help? > > > > Thanks, > > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi , I've had numerous shots and generally had good results. The pain really depends on the MD. I had a rheumy who hurt me so badly that I wouldn't allow her to do it anymore--I went to a great ortho surgeon and the shots were almost painless. With RA, you can't be afraid of being too assertive! RE voltaren--I've been on it since it came out in the late 80s & have never had a problem. I take the 100mg ER (extended release) once a day and it works better for me than the 2 75mgs. The rheumy who gave it to me at first said something about it being different than other nsaids with reference to causing increased bleeding time for surgery. I have had over 15 surgeries since and never go off the voltaren. The bleeding time tests are always within limits. Even with mtx and enbrel, I can usually tell when I skip it. It does come in a generic. Re taxes--Yes, we always deduct every penny. I also keep MD visits & physical therapy visits on my calander. Last week I added up Number of visits to each, parking & cab fares and round trip mileage (you take off a certain amt per mile) We also add OTC meds and everything is submitted. It does help! BTW, I was married in 76, diagnosed in 78, had my daughter in 85 and retired from work in 99. My RA is pretty much controlled but my hands are quite crippled and my feet have shrunk to about a size 5 WWWW from a nice 11B! Even my jaw has pulled back due to condular reabsorption. I know it's no fun being told you have RA, but with the new biologicals out now and the early aggressive treatment, most, if not all RA patients, should ever get to this point! So try to remain positive and smile--it could be worse--that works for me! Hugs,Lori > > > > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > > extremely painful. > > > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > > of shots!!! Ugh. > > > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > > do the shots hurt and help? > > > > Thanks, > > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 , I'm not sure about the Volteran, have never been on it. I do like the cortisone shots they help a bunch. I use to be terrified of shots, but soon found out that I can deal with them. I give myself the Humira injections, and didn't think that would ever happen in a million years. But, would rather deal with a sting, then a bunch of horrible pain from the RA. Good luck, Tawny > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 , I'm not sure about the Volteran, have never been on it. I do like the cortisone shots they help a bunch. I use to be terrified of shots, but soon found out that I can deal with them. I give myself the Humira injections, and didn't think that would ever happen in a million years. But, would rather deal with a sting, then a bunch of horrible pain from the RA. Good luck, Tawny > > > I recently had to cut my Prednisone from 10 mg. down to 5. My anti- > inflamatory was also changed from Naproxen to Volteran, as if it > would take up the slack from lowering the Prednisone. (I also take > Methotrexate, Plaquenil, blah blah blah) Well, all I can say is > OUCH! The RA has caused tendinitis in both shoulders, which is > extremely painful. > > The Dr. said I could get Cortisone(sp?) shots in my shoulders if the > Volteran isn't effective. Now for the really crazy part-----I am a > person in significant pain on a daily basis, yet------ I am afraid > of shots!!! Ugh. > > Could someone share with me your experience with Volteran and/or > cortisone shots? How much Volteran can be taken in a day? How much > do the shots hurt and help? > > Thanks, > in Fort Worth, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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