I.v just started on methotrexate but the hospital said not to take any pain killers they are to bad for you but i can hardly
walk
I have rheumathoid arthrisis
does anyone know what i can take any
thanks
I have rhumatoid athritis I'm on tramadol it douse not help
I know there are certain antibiotics you can't take with Methotrexate but wasn't aware you couldn't take painkillers. Ring your GP today and ask his advice.
My athritis has got so bad over the past three weeks I'm in so much pain and getting very scared my GP has also just told me I need to find another doctor as ive moved flat he wont be my GP anymore
Oh Lena that's awful. At least he could have seen you for the last time and treated you! Do you have a drop in type of surgery. We do and most areas do now. Even if you are registered with a/GP they will see you. More and more people use them now because they can't get an appointment with their own GP
you can take the precribed dose of paracetamol or iubrofen if you have no other heath issues.
I have been taking these pain killers for twelve years to help with my RA.
Now my consultant has moved me onto B cell therapy which requires an IV infusion of a recent drug called Mabthera which is really helping.
I suggest to talk to your gp about the pain relief but badger them to send you to an RA consultant and start treatment ASAP, it will stop deformation of joints, I should have done it years ago.
Also I was given methotrexate at the start of my treatment, it made me ill and also started my menopause at age 44 so beware of this drug it can have side effects
Go to A & E if you are in too much pain & you do not have a GP or a walk in centre near you.They will be forced to provide you with health care and at least provide you with painkillers short term and a referal to an RA consultant.
Really do not ignore these problems insist they are investigated
All the best & my prayers go with you
Hi ourkid
Thank you for your advice But I cant take the painkillers you mention because of meds im on and allergic to asprin.
Im seen a rheumatologist who put me on methotrexate but the head nurse said stay of pain killers because they lead to problems later on maybe thats why im so bad now because I've been taken defien in tablet or suppositories form over 30 years for different problems and was on alot of steroids over the years for skin trouble whice turned out to be lupus so I m wary of painkillers but need something.
I never heard of that therapy your on but please God it will stay doing you good .God bless you.
cheerio Tia x