Patient Comments: Rheumatoid Arthritis - TreatmentsWhat treatments have been effective for your rheumatoid arthritis?
Comment from: sara, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: June 28
I was diagnosed with RA after having stiff painful joints in legs and hands about 5 years ago and almost unable to walk. I started on prednisolon tablets for about 4 months then plaquenil and prednisolon then just plaquenil continuously and it has been very good for about 4 years. I have been living an active normal life but a bit slower than before. I have recently had a concern about hair thinning and dry mouth, not sure if this is caused by medication or RA or just old age. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Molly, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: March 22
I'm on Plaquenil and prednisone for my rheumatoid arthritis. Tried Methotrexate and Enbrel and none of these treatments seem to work. Next thing is Humira. I also have broken my ankle in the past and currently have a torn rotator cuff that needs to be repaired. I just seem to be so tired all the time. Also have anxiety and depression for which I also take pills. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: wmaddie1, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: March 01
I am on Enbrel, and take Vicuprofen, as needed for pain. Right now, I am going through a severe flare up, and nothing really helps. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: guy, 35-44 Male (Patient)
Published: January 18
I've had RA for 8 years now and recently had a treatment called; bilateral yttrium synovectomy. It took my knees down to normal size and I have no pain at all now. Miracle treatment for me! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Shelly, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: January 18
I have had RA for 14 years now, along with my RA I have fibromyalgia. I am taking Enbrel, cymbalta, flexaril, and prednisone. I don't like taking prednisone due to the horrible long term reports I have heard about. My doctor has suggested I take Leflunomide to replace prednisone. Has anyone, does anyone out there have both Fibromyalsia and RA and using these RX medications. I would love to hear your thoughts. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Related Medications: Leflunomide
Published: June 28
No one in my life seems to understand how ra has affected me, it's like ok so what! There are days when I don't feel like moving at all. I have pain medications but if I take it, I know I'll be no good the rest of the day, I either try to tolerate the pain, or give in and waist the whole day on the couch, I'm tired of being sick! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Nellie, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 22
A drug called Arava was my miracle drug. I have been in remission for more than 2 years now. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Rafiullah Utmani, 75 or over Male (Caregiver)
Published: April 11
'Luban' is glue obtained from trees. It is found in the deserts of Pakistan and India which is very useful for arthritis patients. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I have had RA for about 5 years and have been taking Methotrexate and Leflumenide for the past 2 years which have kept it under control. The doctor is talking about Enbrel as a further treatment. I would like to hear what side effects people have had from this drug as I am uneasy about going on it.