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.
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?
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.
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.
what are good ways to prevent RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS pain?
my 13 year old girlfriend has polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in every joint in her body. the medications she takes aren’t really working for her. does anyone know any medicines, foods, techniques, or anything at all that can help with arthritis pain? she’s in so much pain, all the time, it breaks my heart..
please please help us.
thank you so much in advance
Severe Pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis.?
I suffer chronic/severe pain from R.A, I get pain from my first eye open until eye close every day without restbite. I cannot take any medication with Aspirin in so I cant take NSAIDs or Ibuprofen or Nuerofen.
I have taken Paracetamol 500mg on its own with no help at all, same goes for DihydroCodeine (Co-Dydramol),
I started then taking Co-Codamol/ Solpadol 30/500. The tablet form stopped working and im now using Dispesable form which woks slightly better. However, I still get very bad pain and at times severe.
I am in the UK so rules on pain relief here are stricter that the USA. I also, take many other medications such as Vitamin Supplements high dose with Calcium Vitamin D and Folic Acids. I take Prednisolone, I take Omeprazole to combat excess acid from my Steroids.
I would like to know what other pain medication can I take, I prefer not to use tablets due to the fact I take so many right now and is why I quit Codeine Phosphate tablets and went onto Dispersable form so I can drink it. I take 240mg Codeine Phosphate and 4grams of Paracetamol per day with 10mg Prednisolone steroids, I also, smoke cannabis to top up with the pain relief ad inflammation which my GP and Rheumatologist both are aware off. But I still experience pain thru Codeine and Cannabis combination roughly 3 out of 7 days a week im this bad.
What pain killers can you advise me, know about Tramadol but is there any others? I know there is Hydrocodones (Codeine derivative), do they give this for severe Arthritis pains in the UK?
I just need some advice that I can take to my Rheumatologist.
I prefer going to medical professionals with some idea of what im talking about first, that way im more likely to receive better help.
i have it too. i’m 18 and i was diagnosed when i was 15. i had to quit rowing (which was my life), and i missed a lot of school on days when it was too bad in my knees and hips to walk around. i kept my schoolbooks in the classrooms so i didnt have to carry them around, and i was allowed to take the elevator to my classes. i’ve taken lots of medications, some of which made my stomach so sick that i stopped taking them. i’ve done physical therapy (useless) and everything imaginable to make it better. i know it was really difficult for my mom to watch me hurting like i was. it’s been better the past year or so, but every couple of months it flares up and the joint damage in my hands makes it difficult to carry things or unscrew lids.
somehthing i tried which i think may have helped was changing my diet. i’ve always been a vegetarian and the research ive done has shown me that thats the best thing to do. its also possible that dairy or gluten can make it worse. i strongly suggest being on a completely vegetarian diet and seeing if things improve over several months.
i sympathize with your situation, but as far as solutions, i can’t tell you any more than your doctor can.
Ok. Stop taking any self prescribed Dope or drugs,codein turns to morphine in your body therefore causing other problems.Go and see your specialist, Insist!! there is available a new type of totally safe drug available, the benefit of which is felt in a few days,doctors are loth to prescribe it as it is expensive.It is available and works.Can`t really name it as there are generics.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
what are good ways to prevent RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS pain?
my 13 year old girlfriend has polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in every joint in her body. the medications she takes aren’t really working for her. does anyone know any medicines, foods, techniques, or anything at all that can help with arthritis pain? she’s in so much pain, all the time, it breaks my heart..
please please help us.
thank you so much in advance
Severe Pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis.?
I suffer chronic/severe pain from R.A, I get pain from my first eye open until eye close every day without restbite. I cannot take any medication with Aspirin in so I cant take NSAIDs or Ibuprofen or Nuerofen.
I have taken Paracetamol 500mg on its own with no help at all, same goes for DihydroCodeine (Co-Dydramol),
I started then taking Co-Codamol/ Solpadol 30/500. The tablet form stopped working and im now using Dispesable form which woks slightly better. However, I still get very bad pain and at times severe.
I am in the UK so rules on pain relief here are stricter that the USA. I also, take many other medications such as Vitamin Supplements high dose with Calcium Vitamin D and Folic Acids. I take Prednisolone, I take Omeprazole to combat excess acid from my Steroids.
I would like to know what other pain medication can I take, I prefer not to use tablets due to the fact I take so many right now and is why I quit Codeine Phosphate tablets and went onto Dispersable form so I can drink it. I take 240mg Codeine Phosphate and 4grams of Paracetamol per day with 10mg Prednisolone steroids, I also, smoke cannabis to top up with the pain relief ad inflammation which my GP and Rheumatologist both are aware off. But I still experience pain thru Codeine and Cannabis combination roughly 3 out of 7 days a week im this bad.
What pain killers can you advise me, know about Tramadol but is there any others? I know there is Hydrocodones (Codeine derivative), do they give this for severe Arthritis pains in the UK?
I just need some advice that I can take to my Rheumatologist.
I prefer going to medical professionals with some idea of what im talking about first, that way im more likely to receive better help.
i have it too. i’m 18 and i was diagnosed when i was 15. i had to quit rowing (which was my life), and i missed a lot of school on days when it was too bad in my knees and hips to walk around. i kept my schoolbooks in the classrooms so i didnt have to carry them around, and i was allowed to take the elevator to my classes. i’ve taken lots of medications, some of which made my stomach so sick that i stopped taking them. i’ve done physical therapy (useless) and everything imaginable to make it better. i know it was really difficult for my mom to watch me hurting like i was. it’s been better the past year or so, but every couple of months it flares up and the joint damage in my hands makes it difficult to carry things or unscrew lids.
somehthing i tried which i think may have helped was changing my diet. i’ve always been a vegetarian and the research ive done has shown me that thats the best thing to do. its also possible that dairy or gluten can make it worse. i strongly suggest being on a completely vegetarian diet and seeing if things improve over several months.
i sympathize with your situation, but as far as solutions, i can’t tell you any more than your doctor can.
Ok. Stop taking any self prescribed Dope or drugs,codein turns to morphine in your body therefore causing other problems.Go and see your specialist, Insist!! there is available a new type of totally safe drug available, the benefit of which is felt in a few days,doctors are loth to prescribe it as it is expensive.It is available and works.Can`t really name it as there are generics.
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.