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What to take in between meds

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loladmarie
loladmarie

Hello all,

Was hoping I can get some advice. Right now I am in between medications. I was on sulfasalazine and it was increased to 3,000 mg a day and the side effects were awful. I will not go on methotrexate for many reasons, so right now I am waiting for Humira to be filled and sent to me. 

It has been about a month since I have been on anything at all (pharmacy issues) and my hands are aching so horrible I don't even want to move them. What have you guys found that works the best for pain and aches in between? I really can't take narcotics (although that would be nice) since I work 2 jobs, but its not like I can rest and relax and the stiffness and aching pain is just too much. ANY and all advice would be very helpful.

Thanks all!

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 loladmarie

    Posted

    Hi. My GP prescribed my Nefopam. It's not an opiate and supposedly not addictive. The really good thy about it is that you can take it alongside any other pain killers. It's sometimes given to women in labour and to patients following surgery.
    • loladmarie
      loladmarie Jan999

      Posted

      Hmmm I have never heard of that one! I should look into that. I do have some Naproxen that I have been taking, the 500 mg ones, and its "ok" I guess. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 loladmarie

      Posted

      I'd never heard of it before either and I'm a nurse! But it does work well.
  • Ericaeky883883
    Ericaeky883883 loladmarie

    Posted

    Hi Please read The Road Back Foundation you can google it. I have been on this treatment 6 yrs. Happy reading let me know what you think.
  • Debkimly
    Debkimly loladmarie

    Posted

    I just looked it (nefopam) up and it isn't available in the US.  The NSAIDS help but not enough at times.  Anyone know of any other pain medicines available in the US.
    • loladmarie
      loladmarie Debkimly

      Posted

      I figured that because when I looked for it, it was a mystery here for our Google. 

      I would love to find something availble here in the US that can help!

  • loladmarie
    loladmarie

    Posted

    Update: my Dr prescribed me Etodolac, which is a prescription NSAID for arthritis. Its ok! Nothing to complatin about too much!
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