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Never ending pain!!

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jane96717
jane96717

I have hip Osteoarthritis and also Psoriatic Arthritis. Been on Sulfasalazine since July last year but I don't think it's working. My problem at the moment (apart from constant hip pain), is my upper right arm. It's been hurting for a month now with no let up, in fact it feels broken although I've not had any accidents or falls. I've been awake for most of the night (yet again), and at the end of my tether!! A trip to my GP resulted in her referring me for Hydrotherapy which i start tomorrow. Naproxen not working. Anyone have any idea as to what I can do. Thanks.

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  • sheila65847
    sheila65847 jane96717

    Posted

    Hi Jane, PsA is hellish isn't it. Naproxen didn't do anything for me, hydrotherapy was pleasant but I'm not sure that it helped. I am allergic to Sulphsalazine and had a hepatic reaction to Methotrexate. Currently my meds are Humira and Leflunomide. I take Oxycodone for pain, it's the only thing that gets on top of the pain. How long have you had PsA? I tried many pain/aren't I inflammatory drugs before hitting on the right formula.
    • sheila65847
      sheila65847

      Posted

      Should read anti inflammatory!
  • jane96717
    jane96717

    Posted

    Hi Sheila, diagnosed early last year with PsA after many visits to the doctor, it was only when a new gp started at the surgery that I actually started to get anywhere, he referred me to Rheumatology. Trying to make a GP appointment is another matter, drives me nuts! I'm hoping at my next Rheumy visit they'll review my medication and suggest something else. Was diagnosed with Osteo in November.
  • sheila65847
    sheila65847 jane96717

    Posted

    Hi Jane, I was diagnosed in 2011 and only started the Humira last year. The rhuemys seem to try the cheaper meds 1st which I suppose is obvious. Keep pushing your GP for effective painkillers, we shouldn't have to suffer unnecessarily. Keep posting!
  • robin25779
    robin25779 jane96717

    Posted

    Hi Jane. Ive had PA for 17 yrs. Its just in the last year its become very difficult manage. I was on naproxen with limited success but was moved to arcoxia which is a little better and am building up my sulfasalazine so waiting to see if helpful. I dont know if your managing to exercise your arm but Ive found that to be really help with my shoulder and arm pain. Its a balancing act as it always is with with PA but listen to your body and the benefits can be significant. All the best with this.
  • lol8
    lol8 jane96717

    Posted

    Hi all, newbie here, I have psa and have had it for many years but only got diagnosed last year by my wonderful rhuematolgist.

    I inject Methorexate weekly, not sure if it works! i have also tried sulphasalazine, which didnt help so have stopped, am now waiting to take Humira, which i've been told will help with my sausage painful fingers.So any info on this drug would be helpful to me.

    Sorry if i've hijacked the conversation, but its great to read about everybody's treatment........

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