I have severe arthritis is my knee, I was prescribed arthrotec 2xdaily.  It is a wonder drug for me as far as pain is concerned.  I was in the hospital for a couple of days without it and boy was I in severe pain, so much pain I was in tears.  They took xrays and a scan told me to see my orthropedic specialist as soon as possible.  After I was discharged from the hospital I took my meds and within a couple of hours the pain subsided.  

Thanks for the info, Faye.  I didn't think it should, but I went to one doctor in my area and he said "any surgeon would be crazy to touch you"!  I was very upset because I had never been told that before.  I have an appt this friday with a different doctor, so I'll see what he has to say.  I have my fingers crossed.

I have RA/Lupus and have been taking Mobic for about 4 years.  It works great for me, and no side effects.  I had my surgery 11 months ago, and I am 126 lbs gone.  I also take Prednisone, and infusion IV of Orencia, and the combo gives me a life.  I am not superwoman, but I am able to live without as much pain.  I also started on Duragesic patches for 6 herniated discs.  I also am 41 with both knees replaced, so that gives you an idea of what I am dealing with.  They feel it started with Juvenile RA.  My daughter tested positive at 16, and my Mom is crippled, and unable to walk at 61 due to the same problems.  Anyway the pain patches work wonderful.  Side effects for me are dizziness, drowsiness occasionally.  Another good thing to try is Lidoderm patches.  These all are absorbed through your skin, and don't effect your stomach.  I hope some of this helps.  I had a big flare up when I had my surgery, and it took me a good 5 months to recover.  I still have real issues with fatigue.

First off I want to say I am so excited that I found this forum-- I've been on OH for a while now and had no idea this was even here!

I had my sleeve on March 20th and ever since my surgery I've been inflamed all over! Even after starting all my meds up again. I feel constantly uncomfortable-- no major flare ups just inflammation everywhere.  I'm on humira, methotrexate & piroxicam-- which before really kept me out of pain (except occasional flare ups every other month or so).  I thought 46lbs off of my joints would help. It's been really hard for me to exercise with all this pain-- which is making me stall! GAH haha I have been swimming which is pretty much the best exercise EVER anyways but I don't have much motivation because of the pain.

Does anyone else have RA here?