Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi everyone, Thanks for letting me join your group. I'm 51 years old. I live in NC with my two sons and six dogs. I was diagnosed with RA and OA eight years ago. I take Plaquenil, Celebrex, Methotrexate, and Folic Aid and Glucosamine. I also use Fentanyl pain patches and Percocet for breakthrough pain. I'm supposed to go to my Rheumatologist tomorrow and I had a few questions I was hoping you could help me with. I started seeing my doctor's PA about a year ago. I told him the pain had increased in my hands and he told me to increase the Celebrex from one to two a day. I read somewhere that it you take more than one Celebrex it puts you at risk for heart problems. The other question is about cortisone shots. My doctor said that I could get them put in my knees every three months. But my sister-in-law told me that getting the shots too often can make your bones soft. Thanks for any help you can give me. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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