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Body Aches, joint and shoulder pain

mndharmon
  • By mndharmon
  • Posted November 1, 2009 at 1:10 am · 3 replies
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Hello everyone,

I just got started (this week) on Humira and I feel horrible. My hips, shoulders and knees are so painful, I am not wanting to walk at all. I have taken more pain medication today than ever. I have never had to take more than 3 Darvocet in one day and today I have had to double up. I am not even sure that is okay. All I know is that I needed something to help, and it did. I don't understand this whole thing. At one point they thought I had RA and Sarc. I don't know what to do about this, I am feeling very defeated right now, and could use some support and any information you might have.

Thanks,
Debbie

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nanner

Is there any possiblity of getting into water exercises where you live? I have found that water aerobics have really helped with my joint issues. I feel and sleep better now because of the classes.

Of course, you need to go to a warm pool. Cold water won't do the trick.

You need to keep moving as much as you are able. Certainly, some days I do less than others, but I try to get to the pool at least 3 times a week.

lillideita

dear mndharmon, I also suffer from pains in my shoulders, upper arms, and both wrists going into my hands and fingers. Sone nights are so bad, that I have to get up, and take 2 Tilenols. But things already seem to get better just by getting out of bed.
I go to a good water aerobics class 2 to 3 times a week, try to be as active as possible. and possibly things would be worse without this.
My Sarc Dr. is a Rheumatologist, and now he perscribed again P.T., which I hope to start the middle of NOv. I guess to stay as active as possible is the best advise.
I was diagnosed about 18 months ago, and am now on 5 mg Prednisone. (Was on much higher doses, and during those times all my joint aches were totally gone.)
Blessings, Lillideita

mndharmon

Thank you for the great suggestion. I will look into getting into the water aerobics class. I do find that if I sit too much it get's a lot worse. Yesterday was a bad day for me. I did my MTX shot on Friday and it really made me hurt yesterday. I will keep you all posted.

Debbie

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