I went to the ER during my horrifically painful onset and got an injection of Torodol that really did the trick.
Steroids were also prescribed but the directions for taking them wasn't correct so it didn't work...got me thru until my RD appt. however.

I'm so sorry you are in pain but hang in there. I've never gone to the ER for my RA but I'm sure that's a good option if you are suffering. I have a friend who goes to ER for her major pain condition when her meds stop working. It's her only option. If she goes to her pcp in that much pain, they send her to ER anyway.

I don't know the difference in meds for fibro vs RA. Perhaps they are different and you'll find something that will help. Did you ask your pcp what you can take while you wait for your rheumy appointment?

When I was first diagnosed, I could barely walk because my feet hurt so badly. I dropped everything because my hands hurt so badly. I couldn't turn a single door knob. I was in tears all the time from the pain. Everything hurt even bed sheets. Every part of me hurt and I was completely exhausted. I had to sit down and rest every few minutes. It was so hard.

Plaquenil and lots of ibuprofen helped me at first. Then I added methotrexate. I eventually didnt need the ibuprofen anymore. So far that gives me enough relief. I hope you find what works for you. Try to stay strong until you get help. Hugs.

I have been to the ER before for severe pain because when I hurt real bad (8-9 outta 10) my heart rate goes extremely high and I end up needing a pain shot of Torodol or Morphine, and they also put Valium in my IV to settle my heart rate down. If that doesn't work I have to get my blood pressure meds thru IV. But they have never made me feel bad about going to the ER for a pain crisis. They've also given me steroid shot in the ER.

When I was first diagnosed in fall of 2013 I was in so much pain that my PCP put me on Prednisone until I could get in with Rheumie (took 3 months!). The course of steroids was very helpful for my Rheumie to help diagnose my RA even though I also had lab work numbers thru the roof. But seeing how quickly I reacted to Prednisone helped the equation also.

I'm so sorry you are in so much pain. I hope they give u something very quick to help you! We are here for you, you are not alone with this. Gentle hugs to you.

Please do/go where ever you need to go to get your pain in check. I've never had to go but I do have steroids on hand just for flares like this. Trish

Your PCP should prescribe a week taper of prednisone so that it's over or a low dose by the time you go to the rheumatologist. It should work WONDERS on your pain since RA is inflammatory.
I wouldn't mess with the ER since prednisone and anti-inflammatories are really the ticket and your PCP already has the diagnosis.That doesn't mean the ER is not the right place sometimes. Just would be worth getting pred first.

If you have no kidney issues or stomach I would say Motrin, that being said I can't take them so I deal to the best of my abilities. Last night I hurt so bad that I asked God to take me if it was going to keep being that bad.(never would I hurt myself) Well I slept great last night and I was in less pain today. So I guess God has a plan and I'm still a part of it, so I push on. My husband gets mad at me when I say that (I don't say it often) but there are those days that you get tired of pushing through the stiffness. Tired of your own family saying you need to be working or working out. They don't get when they come up and hit your shoulders and you want to cry. It took my husband about five years that I can't get bear hugs anymore. Some days are bad and others are good and every once in awhile you get a great. It's the bad days that you get on here, and them great days remember to take it all in.