Monday, July 11, 2011

Arthritis without medication?

That's terrible news and you're so young!. Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical emergency. You should see your rheumatologist as soon as possible. There are pain relievers that do not affect inflammation. Anything that is classed as an NSAID will affect inflammation. opioids should work if you can get a script for one. Or go to the ER and show them your hands. Decline on any antiinflammatory meds, tell them why, and they will organize something else for you. Also, look up methotrexate, bc your rheumatilogist will want to give you that and it has some side effects and needs monitoring. The side effects are not too bad and the blood testing isnt so bad, its to monitor your liver. There's a lot of bad press about it, but it's a really good medicine for RA

No comments:

Post a Comment