What is a good medication for rheumatoid arthritis or for pain, if vicadon and pain killers dint work?
And the person has tried over the counter pain killers. They do not like the effect of the heavy stuff they dispense only at the hospital, and they are in severe pain, they also wont take some of the preventive medication, because it made thier hair fall out, what can I suggest for them to do, they are young and have two kids, she is in her early 30′s.
My sympathies to your mother (and you). I know all too well the pain of RA…
At the moment, I am in the same predicament. Lots of pain, loss of sleep. The pain makes sleeping impossible, and the loss of sleep makes the pain greater. It’s a vicious cycle.
All I can suggest is that your mother speak with her rheumatologist and/or family practitioner and tell them everything that is going on. They may be able to prescribe a sleep aid along with the pain meds.
Vitamins and supplements? I don’t know of anything that eliminates pain, although I *do* notice some lessening of pain when I eat fresh or frozen pineapple, or tart cherries. The bromelian in pineapple is an anti-inflammatory, and can be obtained as an OTC supplement. Ditto the cherry supplements. Both of these seem to be perfectly safe.
Some people swear by melatonin as a sleep aid, but I’ve heard also that it shouldn’t be taken with certain meds and for lengthy periods of time, so I hesitate to recommend this. Your mom should probably speak with her doctor about this. Perhaps a glass of warm milk?
Deep breathing, relaxation, prayer, meditation, white noise (a fan in the background) and sounds of nature (cd’s of waves crashing and waterfalls) can also contribute to a relaxed state and a restful sleep environment. It’s important that your mom be able to relax, as pain causes stress and stress increases pain … I know, it’s so hard, and my heart aches for her.
If your mom is able, a good long soak in a hot bath would do wonders, but 9 years into her disease this may no longer be a possibility. I know I can’t sink into a tub, and oh, how I wish.
Maybe your mother would appreciate a gentle massage from her very caring daughter. That or a hug would do wonders.
Hope I was able to help in some small way, and only the best to both of you.
Oxycontin is not meant for PRN pain medication. Your doctor should be putting you on a different drug for pain – here’s why. Oxycontin is a time release medication and the effect builds over the course of 1-2 hours and lasts for 8 to 12 hours. You’re getting roughly the same effect as taking percocet 10 every four hours and are possibly being mildly over medicated.
If you need pain relief for 8-12 hours at a time, then you probably are on the right medication. Again, here’s why – oxycontin has no other additives like Tylenol or aspirin which you are probably already taking.
People like you and me who have chronic pain need to have the minimum amount of medication to alleviate pain and allow us to function normally. Getting too high of a dose now means you’ll need higher doses in the future. Eventually, you can get to a point where you can’t be controlled by oral medication. Not a big possibility if you’re in your mid forties, but a big problem if you’re only 21.
In the end, only you can judge the amount of pain you are in and the level of medication needed to have a quality life. Addiction is very rare in people with chronic pain, so if this is what you and your doctor feel you need, then take them. Otherwise, make an appointment with him or a pain specialist to review your medication and treatments.
There are new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis that are very effective. These are NOT painkillers. They actually work to contol the arthritis, not just suppress the pain.
You can call this toll-free number and talk to a nurse at National Jewish Hospital in Denver (one of the leading research hospitals in the world for respiratory and autimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis). They will be happy to give you information on what treatments are available.
What can help my mom’s rheumatoid arthritis pain?
my mom has had rheumatoid arthritis for about 9 years now, and she had a knee replacement about 6 years ago… lately her arthritis has been causing her a lot of pain that she loses sleep over… medications that her doc gives her do not help. Are there any natural remedies or vitamins she can take to help ease the pain?
What is the strongest prescription pain medication I can take for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
My mother is 75 years old and suffers from RA. She has been in terrible pain the last few days…more than ever. She has a very high tolerance for pain so when she is agonizing she really hurts. She takes Darvocet N-100 650 5 to 6 times a day and it just isn’t doing the trick anymore. What can we ask the doctor to prescribe for her that will enable her to better battle the pain? She just got a shot in both knees a few days ago and that didn’t seem to help. Please help me…I am at my wits end for her. Thank you.
Does anyone have experience with Oxycontin as pain medication for rheumatoid arthritis?
I’ve been taking 20mg of oxycontin PRN for nearly one year. I’ve been finding lately that I’ve been needing a higher dose to manage my RA pain. I’m curious about other RA sufferers experience with this drug or other pain meds. I am fully aware of the addictive qualities of the drug.
Oops! I should have mentioned that I am taking RA drugs as well. I’ve just been having a hard time finding drugs that work well for me, hence the need for pain meds during flare ups.
You need to communicate with your mother’s doctor.
First he or she will have to make sure the pain is from the RA and not another issue or complication. This may also signal that the RA is progressing to a point that he or she will want to consider other treatments.
If mor pain meds are needed, there are so many that the doctor will have to choose which ones are appropriate for your mom. It will depend on which other meds she is on (concern about interactions), allergies, and what meds may have been effective for her in the past, and other things.
Tramadol is one that is commonly prescribed (similar effects to a narcotic pain reliever without being a narcotic.)
Chronic, inflammatory, systemic disease which may cause joint or connective tissue damage & visceral lesions throughout the body characterized by fever, rash, hepato-spleenomegaly & arthritis in children.
It is a persistent inflammatory arthritis (> 6 weeks) that begins before age 16 for which no specific cause can be found.
Homeopathic Treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Please visit the following web-site and choose the medicines that are relevant to your symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are perfectly safe even while you are breast-feeding.
What are alternative treatments for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis besides medication?
I have a moderate case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and have been on pretty strong medications for it since I was 2 years old. I currently have a 3 1/2 month old and am breast feeding so I can not take any medication. I am in a lot of pain but do not want to sacrifice the breast feeding so I am looking for another option. Example: a special diet or anything???
What is a good medication for rheumatoid arthritis or for pain, if vicadon and pain killers dint work?
And the person has tried over the counter pain killers. They do not like the effect of the heavy stuff they dispense only at the hospital, and they are in severe pain, they also wont take some of the preventive medication, because it made thier hair fall out, what can I suggest for them to do, they are young and have two kids, she is in her early 30′s.
My sympathies to your mother (and you). I know all too well the pain of RA…
At the moment, I am in the same predicament. Lots of pain, loss of sleep. The pain makes sleeping impossible, and the loss of sleep makes the pain greater. It’s a vicious cycle.
All I can suggest is that your mother speak with her rheumatologist and/or family practitioner and tell them everything that is going on. They may be able to prescribe a sleep aid along with the pain meds.
Vitamins and supplements? I don’t know of anything that eliminates pain, although I *do* notice some lessening of pain when I eat fresh or frozen pineapple, or tart cherries. The bromelian in pineapple is an anti-inflammatory, and can be obtained as an OTC supplement. Ditto the cherry supplements. Both of these seem to be perfectly safe.
Some people swear by melatonin as a sleep aid, but I’ve heard also that it shouldn’t be taken with certain meds and for lengthy periods of time, so I hesitate to recommend this. Your mom should probably speak with her doctor about this. Perhaps a glass of warm milk?
Deep breathing, relaxation, prayer, meditation, white noise (a fan in the background) and sounds of nature (cd’s of waves crashing and waterfalls) can also contribute to a relaxed state and a restful sleep environment. It’s important that your mom be able to relax, as pain causes stress and stress increases pain … I know, it’s so hard, and my heart aches for her.
If your mom is able, a good long soak in a hot bath would do wonders, but 9 years into her disease this may no longer be a possibility. I know I can’t sink into a tub, and oh, how I wish.
Maybe your mother would appreciate a gentle massage from her very caring daughter. That or a hug would do wonders.
Hope I was able to help in some small way, and only the best to both of you.
Oxycontin is not meant for PRN pain medication. Your doctor should be putting you on a different drug for pain – here’s why. Oxycontin is a time release medication and the effect builds over the course of 1-2 hours and lasts for 8 to 12 hours. You’re getting roughly the same effect as taking percocet 10 every four hours and are possibly being mildly over medicated.
If you need pain relief for 8-12 hours at a time, then you probably are on the right medication. Again, here’s why – oxycontin has no other additives like Tylenol or aspirin which you are probably already taking.
People like you and me who have chronic pain need to have the minimum amount of medication to alleviate pain and allow us to function normally. Getting too high of a dose now means you’ll need higher doses in the future. Eventually, you can get to a point where you can’t be controlled by oral medication. Not a big possibility if you’re in your mid forties, but a big problem if you’re only 21.
In the end, only you can judge the amount of pain you are in and the level of medication needed to have a quality life. Addiction is very rare in people with chronic pain, so if this is what you and your doctor feel you need, then take them. Otherwise, make an appointment with him or a pain specialist to review your medication and treatments.
There are new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis that are very effective. These are NOT painkillers. They actually work to contol the arthritis, not just suppress the pain.
You can call this toll-free number and talk to a nurse at National Jewish Hospital in Denver (one of the leading research hospitals in the world for respiratory and autimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis). They will be happy to give you information on what treatments are available.
1-800-222-5864
Or, you can talk to your rheumatologist.
What can help my mom’s rheumatoid arthritis pain?
my mom has had rheumatoid arthritis for about 9 years now, and she had a knee replacement about 6 years ago… lately her arthritis has been causing her a lot of pain that she loses sleep over… medications that her doc gives her do not help. Are there any natural remedies or vitamins she can take to help ease the pain?
What is the strongest prescription pain medication I can take for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
My mother is 75 years old and suffers from RA. She has been in terrible pain the last few days…more than ever. She has a very high tolerance for pain so when she is agonizing she really hurts. She takes Darvocet N-100 650 5 to 6 times a day and it just isn’t doing the trick anymore. What can we ask the doctor to prescribe for her that will enable her to better battle the pain? She just got a shot in both knees a few days ago and that didn’t seem to help. Please help me…I am at my wits end for her. Thank you.
Does anyone have experience with Oxycontin as pain medication for rheumatoid arthritis?
I’ve been taking 20mg of oxycontin PRN for nearly one year. I’ve been finding lately that I’ve been needing a higher dose to manage my RA pain. I’m curious about other RA sufferers experience with this drug or other pain meds. I am fully aware of the addictive qualities of the drug.
Oops! I should have mentioned that I am taking RA drugs as well. I’ve just been having a hard time finding drugs that work well for me, hence the need for pain meds during flare ups.
You need to communicate with your mother’s doctor.
First he or she will have to make sure the pain is from the RA and not another issue or complication. This may also signal that the RA is progressing to a point that he or she will want to consider other treatments.
If mor pain meds are needed, there are so many that the doctor will have to choose which ones are appropriate for your mom. It will depend on which other meds she is on (concern about interactions), allergies, and what meds may have been effective for her in the past, and other things.
Tramadol is one that is commonly prescribed (similar effects to a narcotic pain reliever without being a narcotic.)
Good luck.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Still’s Disease)
Chronic, inflammatory, systemic disease which may cause joint or connective tissue damage & visceral lesions throughout the body characterized by fever, rash, hepato-spleenomegaly & arthritis in children.
It is a persistent inflammatory arthritis (> 6 weeks) that begins before age 16 for which no specific cause can be found.
Homeopathic Treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Please visit the following web-site and choose the medicines that are relevant to your symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are perfectly safe even while you are breast-feeding.
http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/juvenile-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
What are alternative treatments for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis besides medication?
I have a moderate case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and have been on pretty strong medications for it since I was 2 years old. I currently have a 3 1/2 month old and am breast feeding so I can not take any medication. I am in a lot of pain but do not want to sacrifice the breast feeding so I am looking for another option. Example: a special diet or anything???