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So recently diagnosed and my dr. says on friday she will prescribe me some "New" meds on Monday--Meaning today. So i just got a call and the nurse says she is increasing my Gabapentin -- when I questioned the nurse about it, she tells me, "yes your right, it is for neurolical problems but also for joint pain!" So I just called around to 5 different pharmacies and they all agreed to my suspicion of what Gaapentin is--a medication for NEUROLOGICAL problems UUGGGHH!! What is my Dr. of 15 yrs thinking??? I am already on 1800 mgs for my Neuropathy and Seizure disorders. What is another 100 mgs going to do for my joint pain??????? I literally could just scream! Or cry... I wish I didn't feel this way, but I do. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Jackie... Just taking this one day at a time, that is all we can do. Thanking God for everyday, and remembering that by HIS stripes, I am healed, (Isaiah 53:4-5).
R.A., OA, Fibromyalgia & psoriatic arthritis.
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RAD is a disease that needs treatment to slow down progression and hopefully put one in remission. I don't understand why you are not recieving proper treatment. NSAIDs, Prednisone, pain meds help symptoms, but do nothing in treating the disease. DMARDs, Biologicals are the weapons that attack RAD. Aggressive treatment has been proven to be a huge factor in successful treatment. Perhaps, you might consider another doc? Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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Jackie, I agree with you that Gabapentin does nothing for joint pain. I've been on 1800mg daily for a year for trigeminal nerve damage and neuropthy and it sure hasn't touched the RAD pain. I'd be mamking phone calls to doc or setting up another appt demanding an explanation and other help for the RAD. Is this a Rheumotologist? Donna
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MySunshine17 Posts: 12
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Yes I will be able to see a specialist AFTER May 1st, once I have official insurance. I have just straight Medicaid right now, next week I will have Molina with my Medicaid. Right now it is just so frustrating. Thank you for all your support, this is the best support web-site I could ask for. Hugs to all of you  Jackie.. Just taking this one day at a time, that is all we can do. Thanking God for everyday, and remembering that by HIS stripes, I am healed, (Isaiah 53:4-5).
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bits Posts: 10319
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How long after May 1st? Hope not too long. I am sure you will get the proper help then. Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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MySunshine17 Posts: 12
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On may 1st and after--thank God!! That is next week right? Just taking this one day at a time, that is all we can do. Thanking God for everyday, and remembering that by HIS stripes, I am healed, (Isaiah 53:4-5).
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MySunshine17 Posts: 12
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To gettinggoldsucks, No this Dr. is my regular family Dr. and she just told my husband today that my RA is out of control and I need to go see a specialist, DUH!! LOL so she is referring me out.. THANK YOU LORD!! Hugs, Jackie.. Just taking this one day at a time, that is all we can do. Thanking God for everyday, and remembering that by HIS stripes, I am healed, (Isaiah 53:4-5).
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bits Posts: 10319
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Yes, it is next Tue. YAH! Many times family docs are afraid to begin RAD meds. So they wait till a specialist does it. Very glad you will begin treatment soon. Lots of Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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