Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. 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 [ ] relieving pain >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > Thanks > Angie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. 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 [ ] relieving pain >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > Thanks > Angie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hi Angie. Are you also taking Prednisone tablets daily? This was the only thing that worked for me as far as immediate relief with prescriptions. Non-medical pain/swelling relief can come from soaking in a hot tub or taking a hot shower. I have a paraffin wax dip that I use on my hands/feet/elbows. Trust me, if I could find a way to dip my knees and shoulders, I would! Talk with your doctor to get better pain relief. I don't know what you're taking right now for pain meds, but it doesn't sound like it's working very well for you. All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hi Angie. Are you also taking Prednisone tablets daily? This was the only thing that worked for me as far as immediate relief with prescriptions. Non-medical pain/swelling relief can come from soaking in a hot tub or taking a hot shower. I have a paraffin wax dip that I use on my hands/feet/elbows. Trust me, if I could find a way to dip my knees and shoulders, I would! Talk with your doctor to get better pain relief. I don't know what you're taking right now for pain meds, but it doesn't sound like it's working very well for you. All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I do take 5 mgs of prednisone twice daily. He said he could up that if I want. Said that if I conutinue to have problems he would change my medicines As for pain meds I mostly have tylenol arthritis do have vicidon if it gets too bad but don't have a lot of them and don't like taking them. I will have to try your suggestions Thanks Angie > Hi Angie. > > Are you also taking Prednisone tablets daily? This was the only thing that > worked for me as far as immediate relief with prescriptions. > > Non-medical pain/swelling relief can come from soaking in a hot tub or > taking a hot shower. I have a paraffin wax dip that I use on my > hands/feet/elbows. Trust me, if I could find a way to dip my knees and > shoulders, I would! > > Talk with your doctor to get better pain relief. I don't know what you're > taking right now for pain meds, but it doesn't sound like it's working very > well for you. > > All the best, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I do take 5 mgs of prednisone twice daily. He said he could up that if I want. Said that if I conutinue to have problems he would change my medicines As for pain meds I mostly have tylenol arthritis do have vicidon if it gets too bad but don't have a lot of them and don't like taking them. I will have to try your suggestions Thanks Angie > Hi Angie. > > Are you also taking Prednisone tablets daily? This was the only thing that > worked for me as far as immediate relief with prescriptions. > > Non-medical pain/swelling relief can come from soaking in a hot tub or > taking a hot shower. I have a paraffin wax dip that I use on my > hands/feet/elbows. Trust me, if I could find a way to dip my knees and > shoulders, I would! > > Talk with your doctor to get better pain relief. I don't know what you're > taking right now for pain meds, but it doesn't sound like it's working very > well for you. > > All the best, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 This is the second rheumy I went to and I have to get another referral before my insurance will let me change and then there is the problem that there isn't a whole lot to choose from here. He did tell me he would change my meds if I felt I needed them I was hoping the shot would help but it doesn't seem to be. I am having a bad morning trying to get ready for work can't get my body moving I left the bed and sat down in the computer chair and that is as far as I have gotten. My feet are so swollen I can't get my shoes on I am sorry I will quit gripping. Thanks for your help and listening to me whine. Thanks Angie > Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could > possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. > > > > 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 > > > [ ] relieving pain > > > >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > > > Thanks > > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 This is the second rheumy I went to and I have to get another referral before my insurance will let me change and then there is the problem that there isn't a whole lot to choose from here. He did tell me he would change my meds if I felt I needed them I was hoping the shot would help but it doesn't seem to be. I am having a bad morning trying to get ready for work can't get my body moving I left the bed and sat down in the computer chair and that is as far as I have gotten. My feet are so swollen I can't get my shoes on I am sorry I will quit gripping. Thanks for your help and listening to me whine. Thanks Angie > Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could > possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. > > > > 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 > > > [ ] relieving pain > > > >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > > > Thanks > > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA or the treatments? along302003 <along3@...> wrote:This is the second rheumy I went to and I have to get another referral before my insurance will let me change and then there is the problem that there isn't a whole lot to choose from here. He did tell me he would change my meds if I felt I needed them I was hoping the shot would help but it doesn't seem to be. I am having a bad morning trying to get ready for work can't get my body moving I left the bed and sat down in the computer chair and that is as far as I have gotten. My feet are so swollen I can't get my shoes on I am sorry I will quit gripping. Thanks for your help and listening to me whine. Thanks Angie > Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could > possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. > > > > 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 > > > [ ] relieving pain > > > >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > > > Thanks > > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA or the treatments? along302003 <along3@...> wrote:This is the second rheumy I went to and I have to get another referral before my insurance will let me change and then there is the problem that there isn't a whole lot to choose from here. He did tell me he would change my meds if I felt I needed them I was hoping the shot would help but it doesn't seem to be. I am having a bad morning trying to get ready for work can't get my body moving I left the bed and sat down in the computer chair and that is as far as I have gotten. My feet are so swollen I can't get my shoes on I am sorry I will quit gripping. Thanks for your help and listening to me whine. Thanks Angie > Angie, maybe it's time for a second opinion? A different physician could > possibly help you more. You've been suffering for a long time now. > > > > 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 > > > [ ] relieving pain > > > >I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was > > wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on > > Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or > > secrets would be greatly appreciated > > > > Thanks > > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I just joined this after going to the site for The arthritis cure by Theodosakis, MD> I sent for his supplements in hopes it helps more then all the drugs that have made me ill. Please write me anytime for I can understand your pain well. along302003 <along3@...> wrote: I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or secrets would be greatly appreciated Thanks Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I just joined this after going to the site for The arthritis cure by Theodosakis, MD> I sent for his supplements in hopes it helps more then all the drugs that have made me ill. Please write me anytime for I can understand your pain well. along302003 <along3@...> wrote: I am having a lot of pain and swelling and cannot get it relieved was wondering if anyone had any secrets. I got a prednisone shot on Monday and am still having a lot of problems any suggestions or secrets would be greatly appreciated Thanks Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Some of the medications for RA certainly can have bad side effects. Your rheumatologist just has to keep trying until he gets the right combination of meds that will work for you and will cause few adverse side effects. RA itself can cause bone deformities and has the capacity to cripple you. Is this the first DMARD that your doctor has put you on? What did the doctors in the ER say about the blood? Sue On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 07:44 AM, Prestera-Giglio wrote: > my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever > vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. > went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA > or the treatments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Some of the medications for RA certainly can have bad side effects. Your rheumatologist just has to keep trying until he gets the right combination of meds that will work for you and will cause few adverse side effects. RA itself can cause bone deformities and has the capacity to cripple you. Is this the first DMARD that your doctor has put you on? What did the doctors in the ER say about the blood? Sue On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 07:44 AM, Prestera-Giglio wrote: > my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever > vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. > went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA > or the treatments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I am new to also. I was diagnosed in May. The pain has been unbelievable. I have been put on injectable MTX and have finally began to see some results, it has been five weeks since I started that. I am also on plaquenil, 400 mg per day. I am still taking hydracodone for pain but it significantly less than when I started. I have been put on provigil for the fatigue and nausea (from the MTX) and that has made a significant improvement in my overall feeling better. I hope your dr finds the right combo for you. I am on a long list of meds, only a few of which I have mentioned here, but it is worth if I can get back some of my previous life. I am 35 years old with 2 children and a hubby. Write me anytime. This a great group to be with. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I am new to also. I was diagnosed in May. The pain has been unbelievable. I have been put on injectable MTX and have finally began to see some results, it has been five weeks since I started that. I am also on plaquenil, 400 mg per day. I am still taking hydracodone for pain but it significantly less than when I started. I have been put on provigil for the fatigue and nausea (from the MTX) and that has made a significant improvement in my overall feeling better. I hope your dr finds the right combo for you. I am on a long list of meds, only a few of which I have mentioned here, but it is worth if I can get back some of my previous life. I am 35 years old with 2 children and a hubby. Write me anytime. This a great group to be with. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think that all depends on the person..how they feel and severity of the disease. I too felt the same way you do...the drugs were far worst than the disease. Sometimes it takes time to find the right combination that works well for you. For me Methotrexate was a total disaster...Tons of serious side effects that made me far worst than my RA symptoms. How are you feeling now? Have things improved any? Toni in Texas In a message dated 8/30/2005 4:51:44 A.M. Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 04:44:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Prestera-Giglio <cthrnprestera@...> Subject: Re: Re: relieving pain my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA or the treatments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think that all depends on the person..how they feel and severity of the disease. I too felt the same way you do...the drugs were far worst than the disease. Sometimes it takes time to find the right combination that works well for you. For me Methotrexate was a total disaster...Tons of serious side effects that made me far worst than my RA symptoms. How are you feeling now? Have things improved any? Toni in Texas In a message dated 8/30/2005 4:51:44 A.M. Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 04:44:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Prestera-Giglio <cthrnprestera@...> Subject: Re: Re: relieving pain my doctor put me on methantrexate and it caused me to have sever vomiting. This weekend there was blood in it and I got so scared. went to the Emergency room, which I never do. Which is worse, the RA or the treatments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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