Q: is anyone trying conservative treatment i.e. MTX/plaquanil and pain meds with no infusion therapys ? I have pain meds for pain so I am considering discontinuing other treatments,
Hi, Grandma C,
I started out on Plaquenil and NSAIDs and pain medication. Then I moved to MTX, NSAIDs and pain medication. I couldn't function on that med combo, and my inflammation markers in my blood were dangerously high. My RD added Humira to the mix and my markers are coming down. I am also having some "good" days now. I would think that it all depends on the level of disease activity. Some people may do perfectly well on a DMARD and pain meds. Have you discussed this with your doctor?
Best Wishes,
V
I'm on plaquenil, sulfasalazine and MTX because the last three biologics stopped working for me. So far I'm ok, but not great on days that I have to work. Also the side effects (mostly nausea) bother me more than any I've had with injections and infusions. On the good side, it costs less than $20 a month. If I wasn't working and could rest whenever I needed, this would probably be enough.
quick question for you - did you get my reply to your message about this? Our message center has been acting up this week, so I just want to make sure that you received it.
I started on MTX, then plaquenil, then sulfasalemide(?) and leuflodimide(?), even Actemra and they all messed with my tummy. He had me on prednisone for awhile and I was improved, but I did not like taking that all the time...my weight went up and I felt awful. I requested we re-try the other meds again, and since the least hurtful was Actemra I am now back on it and doing well. Good luck...remember to discuss with your doc how joint and possibly organ deformity may progress without RA meds to control the RA.
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