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Understating RA and what to expect

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ew6421
ew6421

Well I am frustrated until I can see a doctor all I can do is deal with the pain, since I don't what to take, I am currently between vocidin and ibuprofen depending on the level of pain. To hear the many discussions it sounds like  I will have another pill to many I already take, lol. My only complaint is the pain, weakness and  swollnesss in the morning. Oh and raising my arm happens from time to time. Then the pain returns again at night possibly of all the activity going all day. I am enjoying the information I am receiving it prepares me for what happen.

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  • ew6421
    ew6421

    Posted

    Please do not respond, wrong forum
  • Jan999
    Jan999 ew6421

    Posted

    Hello. So sorry you are in so much pain. It is typical of many of us who use this forum, me included but obviously that's not helping you. I have painful joints my shoulder being particularly painful. I'm prescribed codeine and ibuprofen but recently my doctor prescribed Nefopam (also known as Acupan). It's not an opiate and is safe to take with all other medications. It does help me. It may be worth a try because it acts differently to other pain killers.
  • jo17130
    jo17130 ew6421

    Posted

    Everyone with RA has a very different journey so its hard to know what would happen to one person specifically - very likely you will be on lots of medications though! Most people start with pain killers and anti inflamatiories and then also add in one or more major medications (and then often a few others to counteract the side effects of those!). Most start by tablets, but if you don't get on with those, others are available by injection (including ones you inject at home - I go to learn how to do this at the end of the month!) and also by infusion (a drip). Main thing to prepare for is lots of time at the docs/hospital seeing various people and having various tests! OT, physio, X Rays, blood work... 
  • sonya76814
    sonya76814 ew6421

    Posted

    I too have recently been diagnosed I feel overwhelmed. Trying to take it one day at a time.
    • stephen54311
      stephen54311 sonya76814

      Posted

      That's the best advice you will eventually get to a stage where you can help yourself and tune your response to that days problem and good luck ps it does take time
    • sonya76814
      sonya76814 stephen54311

      Posted

      It is unreal how a year ago I felt healthy. Who would think you're life could change overnight. And I'm one of the lucky ones because I was diagnosed early. Therefore I can start A protocol early. Amazing how some days you can't get out of bed. Yet others see much better. So I would say I have my good days and bad days. It's amazing how your motions go along with it. I try to stay positive and do the best I can on a day to day base. When were you diagnosed how are you dealing?
  • sonya76814
    sonya76814 ew6421

    Posted

    I am recently diagnosed. I have found Turmeric 3Xday to help with the inflammation.

     

  • sonya76814
    sonya76814 ew6421

    Posted

    I was wondering is anyone following the Palio diet to help with their RA?
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