Painkillers and inflammatory arthritis

hwillows

Hi, I'm new here.

My consultant presently has me diagnosed with atypical inflammatory arthritis. Rheumi and gastro (I also have ulcerative colitis) have me on 15mg rinvoq a day and 25mg methotrexate a week. Meth since sept '23 and rinvoq for 8 weeks now - i think its starting to work. My gp has prescribed 3x3 nefopam a day as painkiller, for around 6 months. If I'm late with the nefopam, both pain and stiffness return. Is this normal, for painkiller to reduce stiffness associated with arthritis? Thanks

Naomi33

Morning @hwillows and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear your concerns about new diagnosis and treatments.

I would contact your GP/Consultant to discuss your side effects as everyone is different.

However, I am sure others will connect with you soon.

Best wishes @Naomi33