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Ok everybody...I had a relatively good day today until about 6 tonight when everything started hurting, especially my knees...they are swollen and extremely hot to the touch...any reccomendations for helping ease the pain??  I have taken a percocet, but it isn't touching it....my knees feel like they are being crushed or beat with a hammer....I am calling my RD in the morning, but am hoping to figure out something for a bit of relief tonightOMG, that sounds terrible! Is it possible to go to the hospital and get some morphine or something? The only other thing I can think of is put ice on it, but I don't know if that will help much. I hope you get better soon.No, can't get to the ER tonight...kids are all asleep and dad is not home tonight.  :(  So, looks like I will have to just try and ride it out and should it still be this bad in the morning, call the RD or head into the ER...even after the percocet kicking in, the pain is still there....and my hands and elbows are swelling now too...just hope it is a short term flare and not a sign of a long flare.  :(I hope you're feeling beter this morning.Sorry to hear you were in so much pain last night.

 
Hugs
 
Elaine x
Well, the pain has not eased at all, so I am waiting till 9 (5 minutes from now) to call my rheumy and see what he says....thanks for all the kind words

tenderjoints

 i am sorry you are struggling.  keep us posted on what the doctor says.

one thing to remember is not to wait until the pain is unbearable to take your pain meds.by that time the pain has taken hold and is much harder to get control of.  Take it on the prescribed schedule or if you take it as needed when the pain beginsYeah, I have learned that, but this pain came on suddenly, and 2 percocets and 2 flexerils last night did nothing....and the only other thing I have right now is Tramadol, and that is useless.  Still waiting for the RD to call me back.  :(What did he say!
 
Hugs,
 
Pip
P.S.  Did you try the whole lemon/olive oil drink?
Have not heard from the RD yet, but called my PCP and he is seeing me at 1:40 today. 
 
Pip, have not tried the lemon drink yet...have not been able to get to the store.  :(

OK. but that's what SO are for!

Shame on me!
 
Pip
gawd babe, been there!!
 
VICODIN or oxycoden!!! (MAKE sure he gives you a months supply and refills)!!
 
i once went to the pool, and was hurting soo bad, just from going down one step, and i could barely walk back, to my apt.. it just HIT!!
 
Ice for me, is murder, .. HEat works for me and a big big thing,
I've been doing this way before the RA.. get a big pillow.. like from Bed n Linens..
the big square suede kind and sleep w/ that..
 
Always, always try and keep your knees propped up!!
ELEVATED!!
 
hugs.. sorry you're in so much pain.. :(
 
 
Well, went to my PCP and talked to my RD...I am on a burst and taper pred and they told me to double up on my percocet.  The pain has only got worse as the day has gone on and now it is just about everywhere....i have to say this is the worst RA has managed to make me so far, and it can STOP at anytime....I just hope the pred will knock it down...I am on 20mg/day to start.Oh I am feeling for you.. I hope the meds kick in ASAP!!  Wow awful. Immediate Dr assistance. As i am several days ahead of you and still miserable. I did high dose pred and of course pain pills and a depomedrol shot. All i can advise is get after it as soon as possible. All my joint ovens were cooking on high last night. Had to wake up and shuck the jammies. Got dressed this morning and had to put on shorts. I was afraid if i wore pants they would have to be cut off of me as my right  knee was swelling so bad. Get help asap!!! Milly, I had that problem last night with the ovens cooking...and I had the problem with my pants today...got home from the PCP and changed into my sweats...my pants were so tight around my left knee I could hardly get them off.  :(  If the pain and swelling is not any better in the next day or so, I will be calling drs again!Hope you get some relief soon.Oh I sure hope the pain gets better and fast.  It sounds horrible.TJ...glad you got to the doc.  I hope that pred brings the swelling down fast.  Sure wish I could help you, last week I was in your place so the memory of that pain is fresh.  Try and get a good sleep tonight.  If possible.  Maybe that percocet will knock you out.
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