Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Diagnosed With Rheumatoid And Osteo-arthritis. Taken Fentanyl. Suggestion?
Hi I was diagnosed with rheumatoid and osteo atheritis a year ago so today the dr decided to put me on 25mcg fentanyl patche and ive not really taken anything but 750 vicoden for the last 2 months so i guess my answer is do you think ive built up a tolerance that may affect the effectiveness of the patch or do you think this should work without having to take any other kind of pain pill . Thanks
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
Hello,
As per the details I have submitted.. U have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis..
Pain management is not the only modality available , there are other treatment modalities available ...
1. For rheumatoid arthritis DMRDS disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs available like methotrexate, sulfasalazine , and hydroxy chloroquine.
2. For osteoarthritis depending upon grading treatment is available and even u can do joint replacement.
So consult a rheumatologist/orthopaedic surgeon ..to get better information
As per the details I have submitted.. U have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis..
Pain management is not the only modality available , there are other treatment modalities available ...
1. For rheumatoid arthritis DMRDS disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs available like methotrexate, sulfasalazine , and hydroxy chloroquine.
2. For osteoarthritis depending upon grading treatment is available and even u can do joint replacement.
So consult a rheumatologist/orthopaedic surgeon ..to get better information
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Joint replacement
Loading Online Doctors....