Guest guest Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Good morning everyone, Long story, short version. Rheumatologist appointment yesterday 3:45. Weighed in, Blood pressure 124/81. Temperature 98. Verification of prescriptions I am on, Humira and Aleve. Did not have chest xray taken. Was seen by doctor at 4:00. Yep....still have RA. Yep...still stubborn. Won't take plaqunil, arava, methotrexate, prednisone, nor cortisone injections. What are we going to do with you she asks. Was prescribed Tramadol / Ultram and was given Lidoderm (Lidocaine patches). Was prescribed Tramadol in February, 2007. Can't remember why I stopped but I have half a bottle left that says discard after 3/07. Picking up Humira and Tramadol this afternoon. Told doctor having most pain, discomfort, and problems with C7 (the most prominent vertebrae at the base of the neck). She told me to cut the patches in quarters and place a patch on the area for 12 hours on and 12 hours off. Put my first patch on at 6:00 last night and took if off this morning when I got up. I can't remember the last time that area felt so good. Wish I could wear patches everywhere and always. Don't think I want to go 12 hours without one now, but I am, and I hurt. I'm going to do more research now on these patches. Hope you all have a great day. Take care, (musiclvr3237) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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