newbie here. I have had RA for over 30 years, diagnosed about 20. allergic to humira, enbrel, and side effects with methotrexate. I use topical, herbal, imagery, positioning, and splints to help with pain. as a last resort I get epidural and take steroids. try to stay away from narcotics as long as I can.
Suck. I’m really worried about that myself. I’ve only been on it for 4 months. I can’t do methotrexate due to stage 4 fibrosis/cirrhosis of the liver. Most likely due to it taking 10+ years to get diagnosed.
I can’t take biologics until I can get my bottom teeth pulled and get implants, because it would never heal. Thanks, Sjögren’s, you jerk.
I deal with Sjogrens as well. My eyes and mouth get so dry...painful in addition to joint pain. I have had cervical fusion, spur removal from shoulder and rotator cuff repair, as well as thumb joint reconstruction thanks to RA. I will be getting the other thumb fixed in the near future. Trying to put off knee surgery.
Have you tried pilocarpine for dry mouth? It really works well for me except if I’m in a flare. It seems to help my eyes, as well. Not sure if it’s supposed to, but I’ve noticed a significant difference with my dry eyes.
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newbie here. I have had RA for over 30 years, diagnosed about 20. allergic to humira, enbrel, and side effects with methotrexate. I use topical, herbal, imagery, positioning, and splints to help with pain. as a last resort I get epidural and take steroids. try to stay away from narcotics as long as I can.
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