Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Question for rheumatologists : we can give nsaids and low dose corticostiroids together for patient on ra waiting for dmards to take its efficacy ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes and no: This type of combination is common, but since each class of medication increases risk for GI side effects, caution is important. Using a medication such as Omeprazole to protect the stomach is a good idea, and minimizing the dose and duration of the corticosteroid is very important.
Answered 6/30/2014
4.5k views
Sometimes: Unfortunately even those 3 are not enough together. Keep in mind long time side effects.
Answered 4/25/2015
4.5k views
Related Questions
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?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Current RA flare, kidney stones&Covid past 3wks. I take prednisone, Plaquenil Arava(new),NSAIDS, Zoloft. CBC yesterday=Neutrophils 80% and 8.7k/mm lymphocytes12.4%, platelets 392, MPV 8.5 all else good. Feel good but concerned! Any input appreciated?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Part 2-diagnosed RA patients, with active disease, to try elimination diets of nightshades, gluten, etc before starting medications (dmards)? ".
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
PCP said "RA Factor is 584". Local RAs not avail until 12/2017. Steroids and NSAIDs until then?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My CRP is always high with a positive RA factor. My rheumy says I have Fibromyalgia. Why would my CRP continue to be high using nsaids and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My wife has RA and ALL NSAIDS cause Hives whenever she take any.And despite the chronic hives.If she insist on taking them. Will she suffer any harm?
I suffer from moderate RA. Im allergic to NSAIDS and steroids. I take Norco for my pain. What is the true difference between Norco and Oxycodone?
I take Norco for RA daily. Im allergic to NSAIDS and steroids. How can I taper off properly? Opioid Crisis has prevented me from getting help.
Diagnosed with RA at 34 and OA at 39. I just turned 40 and my lower back has both diseases. Im allergic to NSAIDS and steroids cause heart issues. I take Oxycodone for my pain. Im in a flare up, the Oxy isnt helping. Any advice, I could scream!!!
Im on Oxycodone 10mg for RA and Tylenol 4 for breakthrough pain. I take the Oxy every 6 hours and I was told to take the T4 3 hours after the Oxy. Any advice? Allergic to NSAIDS and steroids cause arrhythmias. Im limited but hurting so badly. Thx
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
