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I was diagnosed with RA at the emergency room. I'm always in PAIN (stomach, head, back and legs) I'm allergic to opioids so I'm struck.

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Hello! My wife is suffering nautios pains daily in the arms legs and shoulder parts, she has been given substanional pain barbituates to take away the pain but! her little body is allready using different kinds of medication on other areas which are somehow taking over her small immunsystem so i have asked her not to take the precribed pills because she becomes a zombie in mind and body and feeling quite sick so let your body and mind decide should i can i or shouldnt i there is also my freind and well renowned hynotist from denmark Jacob Strachotta with many years of experience in mindfullness, wishing you beautiful people a lovely day sincerely Peter / Maja from sweden🥰

2 days ago
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Being diagnosed with RA in the emergency room and dealing with pain all over your body sounds incredibly overwhelming — and the opioid allergy adds another layer of challenge. The good news is that there are actually quite a few non-opioid options worth exploring with your doctor.

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Being diagnosed with RA in the emergency room and dealing with pain all over your body sounds incredibly overwhelming — and the opioid allergy adds another layer of challenge. The good news is that there are actually quite a few non-opioid options worth exploring with your doctor.

Here are some pain management approaches that don't involve opioids:

Medications:
- Over-the-counter options like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) for mild to moderate pain
- Topical creams, gels, or patches applied directly to painful areas
- Corticosteroids like prednisone for short-term relief during flare-ups
- DMARDs (like methotrexate) — these are the cornerstone of RA treatment and actually target the inflammation causing your pain

Complementary approaches:
- Heat packs for muscle spasms and improving blood flow
- Cold packs to reduce inflammation
- Massage therapy to ease sore muscles
- Acupuncture or acupressure
- Mindfulness and meditation techniques
- CBD oil (some myRAteam members have found this helpful) It's really important to get connected with a rheumatologist as soon as possible if you haven't already. Early treatment with DMARDs can make a significant difference in managing both pain and long-term joint damage.

Be open and honest with your doctor about all your pain — stomach, head, back, and legs — so they can build the right treatment plan for you. You deserve proper care, and there are options out there. You're not stuck! 💪

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