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So I’m just curious if there is anyone who has actually been prescribed any pain control medicine besides prednisone

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Gig Harbor, WA
March 9, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Hello Karen10 👋, I have been using tremodel 50 mg when need gabapentin 900 mg 3x day for pain. Then my fusion retuxin 1000 mg twice every 6 months. Have beautiful 😍 Sunday morning.

March 9, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Just coming off 9+ years on opiate pain meds(oxycodone and hydrocodone) they helped but with extreme side effects a double edge sword of you do decide to go that way hope the best for you

March 9, 2024
myRAteam

Yes, besides Prednisone, individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have been prescribed various other medications for pain control. These include:

- Over-the-counter pain medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), aspirin, Advil (ibuprofen), and Aleve (naproxen)
- Prescription NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) Show Full Answer

Yes, besides Prednisone, individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have been prescribed various other medications for pain control. These include:

- Over-the-counter pain medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), aspirin, Advil (ibuprofen), and Aleve (naproxen).
- Prescription NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) for more moderate symptoms, which help reduce swelling and pain.
- Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate, Azulfidine (sulfasalazine), and Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) are used to slow disease progression and manage symptoms.
- Biologic DMARDs like Remicade (infliximab) are administered via infusion or intravenously to manage RA pain and inflammation.

These medications are part of a comprehensive treatment plan to manage RA symptoms and improve quality of life.

March 9, 2024

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