I appreciate your taking time for your words of support, and for the info shared about the medications that you are taking. You share being sensitive to medications just as I am. I will look into the Tizanidine and Plaquenol to educate myself on those.
My husband and I were both patients of a rheumatologist (retired about 7-8 yrs ago😞) who was highly educated on alternatives to prescription medications, and he recommended Zyflamend as a means of addressing the inflammation that my hubby experienced with his pervasive rheumatoid arthritis. It is somewhat pricey but can be obtained for less on certain reputable online sites. Does help considerably. Like me, he doesn't want medications if there are warranted alternatives. About 5 years ago, at age 70, he experienced nausea-causing, crushing pain in his hands (also has osteoarthritis to complicate the matter and peripheral neuropathy), especially both thumbs and sides of hands near wrists (also knees and elbows). An orthopedist told him "Surgery will take care of your hands, specifically where you've lost all cushioning." He didn't want surgery. The new rheumatologist recommended Humira, which he also refused. Thankfully, these specific pain issues are not 24/7. He'll continue with Zyflamend and his fish oil supplements, and also avoids activities that will impact on those joints. I will share your info with him. It hurts me to see how he melts with pain whenever those areas are set off by even a slight action. He researched and found that applying Vicks on the affected areas (and covering with gloves, socks, or light bandaging to keep the ointment off clothing, etc.) amazingly brings relief😊. I detest Vicks so I'll use Blue Emu instead (no odor). With especially bad episodes, he'll apply Voltaren but uses it sparingly. I refuse to use Voltaren, based on what I learned through journals, medical sites.
Gracias again!