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Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Taken Methotrexate, Ibuprofen, Tylenol And Prednisone. Why The Severe Pain?
I have been diagnosed with RA . . . About 4 weeks ao. I take 40 mg methotrexate once a week.
I had also been taking prednisone, but was being weaned off it. On Monday, I took my last 5 mg of pred. On Tuesday and today, my fingers, hands, and wrists have rounded ou with swelling-- and of course some serious pain. Also, my shoulders and hips and lower back have joined that pain party. . . . I take Tylenol extra strength
For arthritis , but that does nothing for me.
Is it safe to take ibuprofin with the methotrexate? I have a dr appt on Monday, but that is 4 days away and i have a night to get through. . . I am hurting!!
droner@ WWW.WWWW.WW
Thank you.
I had also been taking prednisone, but was being weaned off it. On Monday, I took my last 5 mg of pred. On Tuesday and today, my fingers, hands, and wrists have rounded ou with swelling-- and of course some serious pain. Also, my shoulders and hips and lower back have joined that pain party. . . . I take Tylenol extra strength
For arthritis , but that does nothing for me.
Is it safe to take ibuprofin with the methotrexate? I have a dr appt on Monday, but that is 4 days away and i have a night to get through. . . I am hurting!!
droner@ WWW.WWWW.WW
Thank you.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you are taking tylenol , not effective so want to use ibuprofen with methotraxate.
Actually methotraxate increase the toxicity of ibuprofen and this is the side effect of methotraxate so be aware about that.
Since swelling over joints may be due to ,
Consult your doctor before ibuprofen use with methotraxate.
1 prednisolone ( fluid retention ),
2 Due to synovial fluid accumulation due to rheumatoid arthritis.
In India I am using few ayurvedic medicine with allopathic drugs without any side effect, you can take them.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you are taking tylenol , not effective so want to use ibuprofen with methotraxate.
Actually methotraxate increase the toxicity of ibuprofen and this is the side effect of methotraxate so be aware about that.
Since swelling over joints may be due to ,
Consult your doctor before ibuprofen use with methotraxate.
1 prednisolone ( fluid retention ),
2 Due to synovial fluid accumulation due to rheumatoid arthritis.
In India I am using few ayurvedic medicine with allopathic drugs without any side effect, you can take them.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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