Methotrexate

[Wishlady]

I have a dianosis of stills desease and orthoarthritis. I take methotrexate for the stills which my consultant says is well managed but the pain from the orthoarthritis causes me problems. What pain killers do other people take please.

[helixhelix]

as much as possible I try to use gentle approaches for osteo. So using splints, ice and heat packs, diclofenac gel and things like that. And paracetamol sometimes with anti-inflammatories..

I have been prescribed stronger stuff ut have never used it as holding off as long as possible.

[StormySeas]

I don’t know where your OA pain is but just in case like mine it's is in your foot (metatarsal) when you walk, I've found that new insoles have given me a dramatic reduction in pain.

In case you're interested they're Diaped Duosoft Insoles. Apparently they're NHS prescribed, but I think for diabetics.

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[Wishlady in reply to StormySeas]

Thankyou for your reply . It's in my upper and lower spine. I'm using heat pads at the moment because the medication I've tried doesn't work.

[StormySeas]

Oh sorry, poor you, that must be very draining ☹️