Question 1

is it okay that someone stop their rheumatoid arthritis medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: If the disease goes into remission it may be possible to stop medication this is something to discuss with your rheumatologist. If the disease is still active it may harmful to the joints and frankly dangerous to stop your medications abruptly.

Question 2

is exssesive weight gain with rheumatoid arthritis medication normal?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Some medications can lead to weight gain. Most commonly, steroids used to treat RA are associated with weight gain, usually by increasing cravings for carbohydrates.

Question 3

i take elavil (amitriptyline) ( amitriptyline ) along with my rheumatoid arthritis medications 2 control pain but it causes morning headaches.how 2 stop these headach?

Accepted Answer

Headaches may result: from all 3 meds Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) (acetaminophen/hydrocodone), Elavil (amitriptyline), rheumatoid arthritis, Iron deficiency anemia, ovarian cyst and stress. Using amitriptyline together with hydrocodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Seek evaluation. Use lifestyle changes and stress reduction. Best regards for relief.

Question 4

my mom suffering frm burning sensation of legs.suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, under medication, pain reduced now but burning sensation developed.

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: She may have developed a peripheral neuropathy secondary to the ra. Have her rheumatologist evaluate the issue.

Question 5

my wife has moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.on few medications for ra. but can't take any nsaids at all. she is allergic to all nsaids(rash n swell) all including the new nsaids celebrex. i hate 4 her to be on norco for life.any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

AERD: Your poor wife, sounds miserable.
I wonder if she has Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) aka  NSAIDS sensitivity?  See an 
Allergist to determine if she would be a candidate for DESENSITIZATION

Question 6

i got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis but rhemulotogist doctors are all booked until feb  for me to see them  and i need to get started on some medication to help my rheumatoid arthritis can you help me with that?

Accepted Answer

Best: Would be to address it with diagnosing doc, as he or she will have the information needed and the best insight on your case.

Question 7

what medications are needed for rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

There are many: This is impossible to answer here.  You need a rheumatologist or internist to follow and manage the problem.  Some patients need only nsaids others need more specialized drugs.  The side effects and risks must be weighed against the benefits in each case.   Disease modifying drugs have made a huge difference in the treatment over the past several years.

Question 8

what medications are usually prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Many drugs: Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis have potentially serious side effects. Doctors typically prescribe medications with the fewest side effects first. You may need stronger drugs or a combination of drugs as your disease progresses.
Nsaids
steroids.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs 
immunosuppressants. 
Tnf-alpha inhibitors
other drugs.(anakinra, Abatacept , Rituximab , actemra).

Question 9

if i do not take medication for my rheumatoid arthritis will i die?

Accepted Answer

Shorter life: Untreated rheumatoid arthritis shortens lives. The effect on the lifespan depends on the severity of the disease and the amount of inflammation. Stopping RA medications rarely causes immediate death but untreated RA is potentially very serious.

Question 10

what happens if i do not take medication for my rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A disaster: You will likely develop progressive joint damage, deformity and disability. This process starts often very early in the disease course. Do not risk it.

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Is it okay that someone stop their rheumatoid arthritis medication?

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Is exssesive weight gain with rheumatoid arthritis medication normal?

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I take elavil (amitriptyline) ( amitriptyline ) along with my rheumatoid arthritis medications 2 control pain but it causes morning headaches.how 2 stop these headach?

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My mom suffering frm burning sensation of legs.suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, under medication, pain reduced now but burning sensation developed.

A member asked:

My wife has moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.on few medications for ra. but can't take any nsaids at all. she is allergic to all nsaids(rash n swell) all including the new nsaids celebrex. i hate 4 her to be on norco for life.any suggestions?

A member asked:

I got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis but rhemulotogist doctors are all booked until feb for me to see them and i need to get started on some medication to help my rheumatoid arthritis can you help me with that?

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What medications are needed for rheumatoid arthritis?

A member asked:

What medications are usually prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis?

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If i do not take medication for my rheumatoid arthritis will i die?

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What happens if i do not take medication for my rheumatoid arthritis?

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