Hi, my mother who is 76 has rheumatoid arthritis which has moved into her hips. She is in a lot of pain for which she is receiving Tylenol with Codiene. What is the typical protocol for this type of medical condition, and is there something that can be done to improve her condition. What type of treatment if any is available, and how do others with this type of condition function on a daily basis? Thanks, Dave
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of your mother. As she is 76 the medication will help for a symptomatic relief. In RA the pain is due to the inflammation of the joint ant the most medications are only used as the painkillers and also the anti-inflammatory. Also keeping her age into consideration I will advise for undergoing physical therapy as this is what we follow in out clinical practice. For geriatrics, physical therapy is of ultimate choice for reducing pain through TENS therapy and also ultrasound therapy for reducing the inflammation. Also exercises play a crucial role in geriatrics as due to immobility of the muscular system the body goes onto fatigue and weakness. Leading to pain and aches. Treatment Chat Doctor. Regards Jay In