Inflammation
I had spine surgery this past November. It was a 4 level fusion with rods and cages. They also put in a bone growth stimulator.
I had to stop taking my RA meds including my anti-inflammatory meds 2 weeks before surgery.
Post spine surgery RA medication
At my 3-month post-op appointment, they told me I could take my Xeljanz and methotrexate.
Then the doctor told me I needed to wait another 3 months without my anti-inflammatory meds. I was speechless!
The hope I had for how I would feel after surgery has been crushed. The surgery was a miracle! The horrible pain that I went into the hospital with is gone! I can walk now.
Joint and hip pain
Well, almost. Every joint in my body is screaming!! Especially my right hip.
Who knew how much my anti-inflammatory helped my everyday living until you can't take it for 6 months?
I'm trying turmeric with pepper.
Has anyone else gone through this?
This entire event has been so emotionally and physically exhausting.
Help!
Jill
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