Posted by Lonely on November 7, 2007, at 23:51:53
I was recently diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. I tried methotrexate and will never do it again. Those high powered chemo drugs seem to knock out my immune system.
I read on the net someplace about someone taking Wellbutrin and getting relief from arthritis pain. That seemed really strange but I began to wonder if indeed that is a new way of treating the inflammation, stiffness and pain?
I've taken about 2.5 to 3.0 mgs of Elavil and found it really did nothing for the pain. It just makes me dull minded and tends to induce sinus headache. I tried 5 mgs of Celexa once and it gave me a horrific headache and stomach acid. Forget any help with arthritis!
Are antidepressants being used successfully ? Is there something I should ask for? I don't quite understand how it could help but, then, I'm not happy with current treatments either!
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