LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I am wondering what has been working for you guys...anything from drinking herbal concoctions to prescription meds. I've been taking Excedrin PM and Osteo-Biflex and using my heating pad. I have it in my neck (wish it were my arm instead :tongue_smilie:). I need a whole something more. I am wondering if it would be bad for me to take extra glucosamine. I already take the recommended dose of Osteo-Biflex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 My dh takes Voltarin, and my ds6 takes Methotrexate (he took Enbrel for awhile, but we pulled him off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 My dh takes Voltarin, and my ds6 takes Methotrexate (he took Enbrel for awhile, but we pulled him off). Voltarin kills my stomach. I threw my pills away. The stomach pain was as bad as the arthritis. I don't know Enbrel. How come your little guy is taking arthritis meds? Is that a permanent arrangement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Heat helps me stay off pain meds. I have it in my right knee so bad that it is starting to wake me up at night. I will wrap my knee in an Ace bandage to help keep it warm. I'm not sure you can wrap your neck though. Maybe a scarf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Voltarin kills my stomach. I threw my pills away. The stomach pain was as bad as the arthritis. I don't know Enbrel. How come your little guy is taking arthritis meds? Is that a permanent arrangement? Dh found he has to take it at lunch with his food, otherwise he had the same problem. Ds6 has Juvenile Arthritis. I'm hoping he'll outgrow it as he gets older--some JRA kids do and some don't. Enbrel is a biological (I think they call it) medicine. It's fairly heavy-duty, and has to be given in shot form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I get Remicade infusions. You don't want to have to go that far. Dh has mild arthritis and he takes two Aleve a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I get Remicade infusions. You don't want to have to go that far. Dh has mild arthritis and he takes two Aleve a day. What is Remicade? Aren't you worried for your dh's stomach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 What is Remicade? Aren't you worried for your dh's stomach? So far his stomach is good, but he was just recently diagnosed. Remicade is a drug I get through an IV once every two months. It takes a couple of hours. Costs $4000 a shot. Thankfully covered by our insurance or I'd be in a wheelchair. I was diagnosed at 25, and it's in every joint, including my jaw. I really would be bedridden without the Remicade. I've been on it for seven years, and on just about every other type of med before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Please don't shoot me....I recently heard of avoiding nightshade vegetables. I have a feeling what you all are talking about is more serious, but I thought I would throw it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschoolmom22 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have it in my left hip and the pain radiates down my left thigh - I take Tylenol Arthritis and to tell you the truth, it's not helping! would love to hear of a natural way of dealing with the pain and discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Please don't shoot me....I recently heard of avoiding nightshade vegetables. I have a feeling what you all are talking about is more serious, but I thought I would throw it out there. No arrows or bullets here. I heard that too as well as avoiding sweets and simple carbs - basically, do an anti-inflammatory diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 My dh takes Voltarin, and my ds6 takes Methotrexate (he took Enbrel for awhile, but we pulled him off). My doc just prescribed this today. I have taken it before and I don't remember any intestinal problems. I am hoping this will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I take methotrexate once a week, plaquenil daily (both for disease control) and lortab three times daily (for pain control), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demal Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 This is completely off the wall, but I'm going to check out this book: http://www.amazon.com/Mindbody-Prescription-Healing-Body-Pain/dp/0446675156/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I stay far, far away from the nightshade vegetables. And for those times I cheat and eat one I take Aleve for days. www.noarthritis.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 This is completely off the wall, but I'm going to check out this book: http://www.amazon.com/Mindbody-Prescription-Healing-Body-Pain/dp/0446675156/ LOL that is off the wall. You are obligated to tell us all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Granted I only have the beginning symptoms of RA, but watching what I eat (limiting sugars and red meat, eating more fish), taking fish oil, and really watching my stress levels are what help me. I notice a lot more stiffness if I am stressed out or worrying. Also if I start having too many sodas in too close a time frame will cause a flare-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Granted I only have the beginning symptoms of RA, but watching what I eat (limiting sugars and red meat, eating more fish), taking fish oil, and really watching my stress levels are what help me. I notice a lot more stiffness if I am stressed out or worrying. Also if I start having too many sodas in too close a time frame will cause a flare-up. Oh, I am so guilty of sugars and red meat. Seriously, those are the mainstays of my diet, coffee too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I am wondering what has been working for you guys...anything from drinking herbal concoctions to prescription meds. I've been taking Excedrin PM and Osteo-Biflex and using my heating pad. I have it in my neck (wish it were my arm instead :tongue_smilie:). I need a whole something more. I am wondering if it would be bad for me to take extra glucosamine. I already take the recommended dose of Osteo-Biflex. I was just diagnosed w/arthritis in C5&6. (Had an MRI) I started out w/pain and stiffness at night and in the morning. My main symptom now is incredible pressure in my head. I'm on muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory (naproxin) which will hopefully calm the muscles/nerves that are causing the pressure. I'm basically vegetarian, but I eat fish once in a while. I was on a therapeutic level of ibuprofen for a while, which helped with the pain. (800mg 3x per day) Where in your neck do you have it, and what are your symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 My dd takes enbrel 2X a week, methotrexate 1X a week and naprosyn 2X a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I was just diagnosed w/arthritis in C5&6. (Had an MRI) I started out w/pain and stiffness at night and in the morning. My main symptom now is incredible pressure in my head. I'm on muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory (naproxin) which will hopefully calm the muscles/nerves that are causing the pressure. I'm basically vegetarian, but I eat fish once in a while. I was on a therapeutic level of ibuprofen for a while, which helped with the pain. (800mg 3x per day) Where in your neck do you have it, and what are your symptoms? It looks like the whole neck. I only had an MRI done on my neck. The ortho PA said my discs were dry. It was said as a passing comment because I was really there to find out about a bulging disc and spinal stenosis. We were talking about that and then he said," Oh yes, I did want to mention that you also have arthritis". My neck is totally stiff and it extends into my deltoids. For me it is neckache, shoulder ache, and headache. I can't sleep that well without a muscle relaxer or sleep aid/painkiller combo. Sometimes there is a slight stabbing pain when I bend my head in a certain way. Despite the stiffness, I do have full mobility. If I didn't complain about pain, the doctor told that I would appear completely healthy. My kids' new chore is to heat up my pad for me in the morning and basically whenever I demand it. Next month I go in to see the MD and talk about the Medrol patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Please don't shoot me....I recently heard of avoiding nightshade vegetables. I have a feeling what you all are talking about is more serious, but I thought I would throw it out there. Food allergies and intolerances can cause very serious disabling symptoms. I won't shoot you. Each person has different allergies though. I wouldn't think it would be likely that avoiding nightshades would work, but it might. I just started on GABA and Udo's Oil. They both have studies for RA treatment. Egoscue is a good method of physical therapy for your problem too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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