A 51-year-old member asked:
What;s the best pain medicine for lupus patients?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
None: lupus needs to be controlled with meds that treat the underlying inflammatory process, not with pain meds.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Acetaminophen NSAIDS: For symptom relief of pain you can use Acetaminophen or NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or o Naprooxen or Cox 2 Celebrex
Along wih Antimalarials (Hydroxychlroquin) and low dose steroids
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 41-year-old member asked:
What is a good pain medicine for lupus patients?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Lagesanswered
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology 70 years experience
Depends: It depends on what medications you are on for your lupus. Acetaminophen is good for any, but non-steroidal inflammatory drugs have to be used with caution and G.I. protection with a proton pump inhibitor if on steroids. Opiods safer on major medications for lupus such as biologics and chemotheirapy drugs.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
SC
A 59-year-old male asked:
Best pain medicine for ms?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 21 years experience
Neuroleptics: Often the best first line meds are neuroleptic medications such as Neurontin and lyrica (pregabalin). Cymbalta is also a good choice. This will focus more on nerve symptoms. If you are dealing the spasm and spasticity then a muscle relaxant may help. Opioids may also help but should not be used as the first line medication. Physical therapy is the best non-medication alternative.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 24, 2020
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.