Pain control

[lulul]

Leading on from my previous question..what pain meds are you on???

[LavendarLady]

Hi lulul. In addition to the MTX and Enbrel, I take Nurofen gel capsules (200mg) but can increase to 400mg as per consultant + 1000mg of paracetemol. I cannot take anything which has a morphine background i.e. codeine of any description, as I am allergic to morphine. Seeing my GP tomorrow to discuss pain management in more detail and a referral to the pain clinic at the hospital if necessary. LavendarLady xx

[helixhelix]

My cocktail cabinet has plain paracetemol, paracetemol+aspirin+caffeine, and paracetemol + codeine, also same sort of mixes with ibuprofen. I tend to try to stick to the ones from supermarket as so much cheaper. Also have other NSAIDs, which I guess have a bit of pain relieving effect. And then the wheat pillows and icepacks.

[sylvi]

Do you know about prepaid prescription. the outlay is about £100. I've saved a fortune over the years. I have about 6 lots a month. I think i've saved about £600 over the year.

[lulul in reply to sylvi]

Thanks hun and I am sorry you have to pay at all. I live in Wales where it is all free xx

[Philip]

I'm only on morphine patches and paracetamol, I'm also seeing my GP about my ra for the first time later so he might add something extra lol a few happy pills won't go amiss hehe

[Rabs]

hello,

I take paracetamol and also tramadol. I am finding though at the

present they are not enough. Started Humira just had 3rd

injection but am experiencing new SHARP pains in elbows

wrists and fingers.

RAB

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I take slow release morphine pills

LIquid morphine oramorph

Napproxen

Use Ibuprofen gel

Paracetomal

Tens machine

Wheat bags

Electric heat pad

Wax baths for hands and feet

Along with massage and exercise (when possible ) hydrotherapy normally

Hope you can get your pain controlled it makes a massive difference.

[badar]

Hello Lulu

I am on rituximab (mabthera).It kills off the B-cells. I have found that this drug as been the very best for me.

The main pain control that I use are:

MTX injections.

Butrans- Buprenorphine patches, that last a week.

Oxynorm capsules.

Paracetamol

Steroids

If you are interested in checking the details about medicines, check the following site:

medicines.org.uk/emc/

The operations to replace my shoulders and left elbow, and fuse my left wrist have been fantastic in completely stopping the pain. I just now need the rest to be done.

I hope that you are sorted out very soon.

David

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can confirm that is a good site used by nhs pharmacy departments