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Ilovebooks

Updated 11mo ago

Need advice for wrist pain during flare up

I am going through a really bad flare up in my wrist. I'm on Enbrel and my doctor had me on a strong dose of Prednisone. Did not help at all! I can't sleep or do menial tasks. Is there anything else that I can do for this terrible pain?

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Sexycop

2y

Ice and heat. I’m so sorry you are suffering like this. I try to find a way to forget it like bad TV, movies, videos, music. If you live near a pool or tub water therapy helps. Finally CBD whether ingested or topically might give some relief. My best to you. 💓
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Ilovebooks

2y

thank you! I've tried cbd oil. It didn't work for me, but I will try putting ice on it. I appreciate the advice. Have a great day. 🤗
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HimalayanMonk

2y

When I went through massive Inflammation, I used Curcumin. Keep moving
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Ilovebooks

2y

did you take that in pill form?
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StrugglinMama

2y

what is curcumin? How do u take it and where do I get it? I need help with inflammation bad
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Nadie

2y

I wear compression gloves that cover the hands and wrists. These help tremendously for the awful pain. Alternating ice and heat helps as well. So sorry you're suffering. 😥
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AnnieJo

2y

I would try heat. Heat helps my pain.
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Rachi

2y

I’m all about ice! I am also high doses of prednisone and find that I am hot all the time!!! Icing helps me the most!
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RAgirl

2y

How long have you been taking the strong dose of Prednisone? In my experience it can sometimes take up to 5 days to really kick in. In the meantime ice and heat.
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Katiekins

2y

Have you ever asked them about Diclofenac? It’s freaking amazing. It’s the oral/ pill form of Voltaren. And it is life changing for those of us with severe and evil RA lol!!
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StrugglinMama

2y

how long have u had RA? I'm going in on the 7th to start my treatment plan and I haven't been on anything in years. I've had RA for twenty years now. So far ur comment about Diclofenac has got me intrigued and ready to try! Lol
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Annj

2y

I have been methotrexate for 6 mo Today i am breaking out in red spots on my face Anyone ever heard of this
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Sexycop

2y

I tried methotrexate and it did nothing. Now I’m back to Hydroxychloroquine. With CVID I can’t take the other meds.
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HimalayanMonk

2y

its the compound in turmeric. Available in a capsule. I got mine from Amazon. Many choices but not all created equal. The ones with Bioperine will help absorbtion , but some add fillers. Sam's/costco has some but not sure of quality.

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