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San Diego, CA

Does any one here take anything other than methotrexate or steriods. Im trying to not take either one

April 17, 2018
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Members shared a wide range of medications and approaches they use for rheumatoid arthritis beyond methotrexate and steroids, including... Read more

Members shared a wide range of medications and approaches they use for rheumatoid arthritis beyond methotrexate and steroids, including biologics like Humira, Enbrel, Simponi, and Orencia, DMARDs such as Arava, Plaquenil, and sulfasalazine, and pain relievers like tramadol and Celebrex. Several members described exploring cannabis or CBD oil for pain relief, with mixed results so far, while others rely on supplements like turmeric curcumin, fish oil, and B complex vitamins alongside low-dose prednisone when flares occur. A recurring theme was that finding the right combination takes time and patience, as everyone's body responds differently, and many emphasized the importance of staying open to trying new options until something works.

A myRAteam Member

I'm trying cbd oil see has anyone tried it been on it for a week & half

April 18, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have used it but find I feel muzzle and sleepy. It didn't Help the pain so I am disappointed. People do respond differently.

April 20, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have just started on cannabis also, willing to try anything to get off meds.

April 20, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Plaquenel and leucorvorin

April 17, 2018 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

I find that any of the medicines I’ve taken just take away the weakness and some of the pain. It’s better than nothing but nothing prevents pain (if barometric pressure low or fast-changing) nor fatigue (if barometric pressure is high or fast-changing). When big daily change (20 basis pt change - ie.. 30 to 29.8) happens in barometric pressure my ibuphrophen 800’s don’t even work while the change is happening.

April 18, 2018

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