Arthritis
By Derek Gibson
@Degz984 (16)
November 23, 2019 4:32am CST
I just wanted to open a discussion on arthritis and things people may use to reduce pain.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis and have tried quite a lot of things, such as Methotrexate, Leflunimide and Humira.
Methotrexate didn't agree with my stomach, Leflunimide made me itch and Humira didn't really do anything for me after taking from 8 months.
I have tried natural remedies too, like Manuka honey, Turmeric, Ginger, Apple Cider Vinegar and Devils Claw, all of which didn't really have any affect.
I realise some of the above medications may work for some, I am still searching for the best solution. The doctors are now putting me on a medication called Taltz (Ixekizumab), has anyone any experience with this drug? has it helped? any side affects?
I am welcome to all suggestions and appreciate any input on the above topic.
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@florelway (23159)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Nov 19
Welcome to myLot. Hope you will enjoy your stay here.
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@florelway (23159)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Nov 19
@Degz984 best medication is actually monitor your food intake.
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@Degz984 (16)
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23 Nov 19
@florelway
I agree this has a lot to do with it, I am a vegetarian and also try and keep gluten limit low, I find spicy food does help a bit such as curries and chipotle chile
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
23 Nov 19
I don't know that it will help in your situation but my doctor has me on Meloxicam, It has helped me considerably. Pain doesn't go away completely, but allows me to do the Physical Therapy to keep my body loose and mobile. (Bad knee and back issues as a result.)
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@sharonelton (25424)
• Lichfield, England
24 Nov 19
I had arthritis but now I'm on a macrobiotic diet and the arthritis has disappeared! You cut out all meat and dairy food - especially dairy food - and eat plant based food like grains, vegetables, sea vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. Get a book about it.
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@sharonelton (25424)
• Lichfield, England
24 Nov 19
@Degz984 My pleasure. I hope it helps.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
23 Nov 19
Am not a doctor and u should follow a doctors advice dear
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@Degz984 (16)
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23 Nov 19
Thank you Raj, I have been so far, but alternative therapies can help alongside medication, so always good to get others perspective
@BarBaraPrz (45658)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Nov 19
Maybe ten years ago now, my doctor put me on Celebrex. I started taking it in the late summer/early fall, and it did help me all winter long. But come the first warm sunny day in April I went in the back yard for five minutes and got a sunburn. It had increased my sun sensitivity such that, for the rest of the summer, 30spf sunscreen offered little protection even though I stopped taking it soon after. Not good for an avid gardener.
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@xstitcher (30523)
• Petaluma, California
29 Nov 19
When I have pain, I usually take Ibuprofen, or use head or some kind of rub.
@FourWalls (62689)
• United States
23 Nov 19
Personally, for me, yoga, stretches/physical therapy, Tylenol, and lidocaine patches in any or all combinations, depending on how much it hurts. I had dexamethasone treatments while in PT, and it seemed to help. Overall, I prefer treatments as minimal as possible.
Welcome to myLot!
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@Degz984 (16)
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23 Nov 19
I definitely agree, stretching and keeping active is very important, I am dying to get back to doing some meaningful exercise, but pain is too bad most of the time. While waiting to start Taltz, I have been given something similar to dexamethasone, it's called Prednisolone, a corticosteroid, it definitely helps to bring down the swelling.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
23 Nov 19
Good luck to the trial of new medication. That's also what I know that it is on a case to case basis.
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@Degz984 (16)
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23 Nov 19
Thank you Alex, I will update here after I have given it some time to take effect.
