Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 I too have arthritis, non inflammatory, knuckles, elbow and now seems to be starting in my shoulder. They are struggling to decide whether joint stiffness and aches are from psc or arthritis. Has anybody found any medication that works because Non steroidals are currently just taking the edge off for me… would be very grateful for any advice thanks Kate From: BKnott3018@... Sent: 10 December 2004 21:58 To: Subject: Poll on arthritis Yes I have osteoarthritis of back and knee. Barbara (UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 would be very grateful for any advice thanks Kate > > My partner took many different drugs for intermittent and roving joint inflammation... she has settled on a low dose of prednisone now for over two years and the joint problems are mostly gone. kate and deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Thanks a lot, I am very grateful for your advice and glad it settled. That gives me hope as it really does drive you mad. love Kate From: kate ackerman Sent: 11 December 2004 15:52 To: Subject: Re: Poll on arthritis would be very grateful for any advice thanks Kate > > My partner took many different drugs for intermittent and roving joint inflammation... she has settled on a low dose of prednisone now for over two years and the joint problems are mostly gone. kate and deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Kate I've had aralgias from UC for about 30 years. Celebrex or Aleive seem to help very well, however both are controversial in use with any bleeding disorder like UC. I end up using a lot of Tylenol in generic. Best Holiday Wishes jd UC 1973, Jpouch 2000, Pouchitis 2001, PSC 10-04 ston City IL krmpotich@... RE: Poll on arthritis I too have arthritis, non inflammatory, knuckles, elbow and now seems to be starting in my shoulder. They are struggling to decide whether joint stiffness and aches are from psc or arthritis. Has anybody found any medication that works because Non steroidals are currently just taking the edge off for me… would be very grateful for any advice thanks Kate From: BKnott3018@... Sent: 10 December 2004 21:58To: Subject: Poll on arthritis Yes I have osteoarthritis of back and knee.Barbara (UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Kate I found pred to be a great friend with this problem. I took it for the same thing that runs with UC. One word of warning, When I got rid of the colon and no longer needed to be pred. dependent, the stiffness presented itself with such a vengence that I could have put the tin man to shame. (joints nearly locked up with pain). My suggestion is tapper of pred much much slower than the average doctor recommends. I found for me, that dropping by 1/2 mg. per week was as fast as I needed to go less I just ache for a flare + fatigue, etc. Best luck to you Best Holiday Wishes jd UC 1973, Jpouch 2000, Pouchitis 2001, PSC 10-04 ston City IL krmpotich@... PS Don't forget to ask about the need to take calcium +D and use free weights to offset bone loss driven by pred. I found you can actually increase bone density if you are agressive with this while on pred. j Re: Poll on arthritis > > > would be very grateful for any advice thanks Kate > > > > My partner took many different drugs for intermittent and roving > joint inflammation... she has settled on a low dose of prednisone now > for over two years and the joint problems are mostly gone. > kate and deb. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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