Posted by Racer on November 8, 2007, at 11:02:30
In reply to Re: Antidepressants + Arthritis - Relief? » Racer, posted by Lonely on November 8, 2007, at 0:27:22
You're right, of course, but I'm not sure how the antidepressants help with inflammation, if they do.
Obviously, I take antidepressants for other reasons now, but for my rapidly worsening osteoarthritis, which hasn't been happy with other meds tried recently, my doctor just prescribed a medical food called Limbrel. http://www.limbrel.com/ The inflammation in my hips has worsened, and there's a lot of fluid involved. It could be that something similar is out there now for RA?
And regardless of the inflammation, the antidepressants do make a difference with the pain and discomfort.
Good luck.
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