Question 1

would rum raisin ice cream affect a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Raisins contain tyramine, an amino acid derivative. Large amounts of tyramine can cause an increase in pulse and blood pressure.  Rum raisin ice cream does not have enough rum or raisin to cause any significant side effects or interfere with drug tests.

Question 2

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 3

what medications work for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on arthritis: It depends on which type of arthritis you have. Osteoarthritis, which is very common for example in the knees can be linked to obesity and part of the recommendations is weight loss/exercise for this. Rheumatoid arthritis needs to be started on specific medications called DMARD's and gout for example another type of arthritis can be treated with NSAID's, colchicine, prednisone and/or others.

Question 4

does arthritis respond to medication or not?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are different kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common. Medications do not help the arthritis, but help manage the symptoms. In rheumatoid arthritis, there are medications that can help the arthritis and delay its progression. A rheumatologist is the best person to consult for this.

Question 5

how to ease arthritis pain, using minimal pain medications?

Accepted Answer

Mixed modalities.: Take 3-omega fatty acids as fish or flaxseed oil (my preference!).  You should take enough  to take 1500-2000mg per day. Regular flaxseed oil is less expensive and has more omega-3, which is antiinflammtory! take adequate vitamin d3, at least 2000/day with calcium. Gentle atraumatic exercises like yoga, cardio-dancing, pilates helps.  Take ibuprophen or naproxen. These will help, but not remit!

Question 6

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 7

what is a good medication for the treatment of severe arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to answer: It is impossible to answer this without knowing what type of arthritis we are talking about and how severe it is etc. there are vast differences in therapy depending on whether you have inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid disease or non inflammatory disease
You need to have professional help to prerly diagnose see a rheumatologist

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

are there any good over-the-counter medication for arthritis pain?

Accepted Answer

Glucosamine: You can take supplements such as combination of glucosamine and chondroitin.  Additionally, you can also take painkillers such as advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) or aleve.

Question 10

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.

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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 work for arthritis?

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Does arthritis respond to medication or not?

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How to ease arthritis pain, using minimal pain medications?

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What medications are needed for rheumatoid arthritis?

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What is a good medication for the treatment of severe arthritis?

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What medications are usually prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis?

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