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Originally Posted by J_is_my_initial  I have traumatic arthiritis in my ankles and feet. I go Nov 4 to a rheumatologist to be tested for rheumatoid arthritis. Had to tests at primary care NP and the 2nd time she sd something was elevated. I just want to know why I hurt all the time. So sick of hurting. I know part of my problem is osteoporosis (sp) I keep breaking bones in my back which does not help with the pain. I take advil usually or if it gets worse i take something stronger my dr gave me. Best is hydrocodeine cause it does not make me sleepy. My Np can not presribe and i do not want to go back to the ortho. |
Has your doctor recommended Reclast for the osteoporosis?
It's a once a year infusion. I get one next Friday (had my first one last year).
As for the pain in your back have you tried the Lidoderm patches - available by prescription. They really help me between the injections (I get the injections every 6 months, - 6 in my lower back and a week later 6 in my upper back . And I cut a lidoderm patch up when my arm or hand is hurting from the RA and put it on the painful spot.