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Warpy

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1. It's an integral part of my RA
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 11:44 AM
Aug 2013

and it tends to wax and wane in severity. The biologicals might offer some improvement if the MTX and steroids don't, but your doc is wise to give them an adequate trial first since the biologicals can be risky. Ask the doc if Celebrex might be better than Motrin, short term. Taken once a day, its side effect of cardiac disease is reduced. In other words, there are other things to do besides elevating it, which doesn't do much good at all, and your doc is your best friend when it comes to discussing what's right for you.

Still, having the pain bearable on Motrin isn't such a bad thing. "Bearable" is often the best we can hope for with this rotten disease.

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Synovitis [View all] Nite Owl Aug 2013 OP
It's an integral part of my RA Warpy Aug 2013 #1
Thanks Warpy Nite Owl Aug 2013 #2
Good, I think you and your doc have it covered Warpy Aug 2013 #3
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