I have really bad backache when I get up in morning and have to take strong pain relief tabs , is this my ra I'm on meds for it mtx benapali

[Nsmith13]

I've had ra for abt 2 yrs and still have problems

[Nettac]

Hello

It could be something unrelated to RA. Have you asked for an xray of your spine?

[helixhelix]

If you have RA rather than ankylosing spondylitis then it usually attacks the smaller joints, and doesn't tend to go for the spine. Especially if the MTX and Benepali is controlling the inflammation elsewhere.

Of course there are always exceptions, but back problems are most likely due to degenerating discs or osteoarthritis. And exercise to strengthen the surrounding muscles that support your spine can do more than painkillers.

You have also presumably looked at whether your mattress is a problem for you? As a soggy mattress can create loads of problems.

[Nsmith13]

Thankyou for replys got a new mattress few months ago, but I will mention it nxt week at rumatology app, only been on benapali for 3 months so I was just waiting to see if it helped .

[dbestdeb]

Could you need a new mattress? My back pain was so much better after I got rid of the soft, sagging mattress I had and got a very firm one.

[Nsmith13]

Yes got a new one from bensons it's a back care supreme and electric blanket so no I sure it's not a soggy one !!!!