Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Meds

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.  My doctor put me on liquid vicodin.  It only seems to work for a couple of hours and then the pain has returned.  If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis what do you take for long lasting pain medicine?


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Stacey

I take weekly injections of Enbrel.  Since I had to stop taking the injections for a period of time pre and post op I was really suffering and now I started taking it this week  again after 7 weeks and in 2 days I was feeling less pain. It has potential side effects(not due to WLS) but I can't live without it.

I take Mobic.  I have a lapband, and I can't stand the liquids, so I just take it with food.,  I actually take most of my regular medications by pill.  I know it's bad, but no lectures, please.  I'm also on Remicade.

Julie

Hello,

I have completed all necessary labwork/x-rays for lapband surgery and just found out yesterday that I have RA - will I still be able to have the surgery?  I feel that the surgery is my last resort and my health will suffer if I don't have the surgery because I just can't lose the weight and keep it off.  Anyone who has or is going through this please respond.  Thank you!

Yes, you can.,  There is nothing about the lap band that makes you an unsuitable person for it.  In fact, my Rheumatologist encouraged it as did my GP.  I had surgery April 29 and have lost 57 pounds.  Mobic is an anti-inflamatory that is sometimes given for the inflamation.  I really like it.

Do walk though.  You can do this and it will help  with the weight loss.  If you have any other questions, just ask.  I've had RA for about 9 years.  I feel like I've been there done that on the meds.

You might also want to go to www.Rheumamisfits.com.  It is a great board for asking questions and getting real life answers.

Julie

Thank you very much for your reply and for your encouragement.  Take care and I hope things continue to go well for you.

Judy

I take Methrothraxate weekly and Lyrica. I will be having the surgery on Nov 18.

My Doctor has me on Naprosyn, and indocid, and Tramacet for pain. I have to be honest these havn't helped very much, and the naprosyn kills my stomach so much i avoid it at all costs. My mother who takes pain meds had endocet , and it helped. Shoudl I ask the doctor for this or not. I hear it can become addictive and that bothers me although i heard the same about tramacet as well.