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anyone not on meds for Rheumatoid arthritis??

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 6, 2025 | Replies (30)

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I ended up in the emergency room two years ago due to acetaminophen toxicity. I was taking two Excedrin Migraine per day which did not exceed dosage. I was in the hospital for three days on a drip to detox. I was in serious danger of liver damage. Please watch your Tylenol intake and make sure your liver is not being impacted. I have R/A and now have serious osteoporosis after 12 straight years of medrol. It took me 14 months to get off it with help from endocrinologist. I had to restart medrol this June and now am again under endocrinology care to get off it. I was not getting relief anyway. I fortunately did not develop the other steroid danger of diabetes. I get along with light exercise, and deep tissue therapy from P/T. Gabapentin helps and I tolerate it. I hope you find relief as I understand how we all muddle through therapies.

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@tarmansbks that is what I worry about , I have non alcoholic fatty liver ( due to diet ) so I dont want to upset it even more with drugs but the pain of arthritis i dont like either , I worked in age care I saw the women with arthritis I know what is coming.

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Such a good reminder about tylenol!! My rheumatologist told me 1500 mg/day (instead of 3000mg/day on tylenol label). This is because of other medication I take , and my RA infusion, that is processed by the liver.
Also, a lower daily dose because of the chronic use for pain. And remembering that other meds might have tylenol included.

Your share is an eye opener! About "not exceeding dosage" yet having to go through emergency detox. That is a scary experience.

Would you please give us an idea what your symptoms were that led you to the emergency room?
Thanks