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RA severe pain, what helps?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (35)

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@glynnissorrentino9

Hi there,
Sorry for your pain and RA is a disease there is no cure for. I have had RA for 15 years and pain is difficult for me and loss of strength , among other things. Pain always worse in morning . Besides my meds( i am on Gabepetin, ibuprofen and Tramadol. I also have infusions of remicaid but have been on most other bios at some point or another.
It is a struggle. For me I need to watch my diet and eat anti inflammatory , mostly plant based diet and limit sugar including alcohol or I pay. Additionally I try to workout doing something almost daily. I walk, do floor pilates, or stretch . I was using an elliptical but my knees are suffering.
Movement of some kind is imperative to be able to function and also meet w a physical therapist . Hope this is helpful. Good luck sending prayers.

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We have very similar paths. I’ve had RA 12 years , have been on Humira, Enbrel, and now Remicade. A couple of months ago I felt so stable I actually asked my Rheumy if we should consider reducing dosage or frequency. He said let’s review after first of year. Ha! Now I’m in flare and can hardly stand from a chair. I don’t take narcotics and can’t take ibuprofen.. so not much left except heat, ice, and massage. And rarely prednisone, which is wonderful but has to be limited if I’m to preserve bone density.