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[|Human|] I have RA and disc problems. I have been on hydrocodone for 10 years. I am not getting much relief from this drug. Should I switch to something better that does not have aceminophen? I am not taking any prescription drug for my RA because I had liver disease 40 years ago and from what I have read there is no cure for the autoimmune disease, so I am thinking just taking the pain relievers are better
[|AI|]  Hi, RA is not 100% curable I agree, but there are means by which you can increase the period its inactive and decrease the phase where its active, and we can surely reduce the damage it does to joint in active phase. I will suggest you to do active exercises (full body) and go swimming, and do light massage with medicated oil on joints, avoid going to cold climate. Avoid any joint manipulations, and do wax therapy. Take a lot of fluid and green veges, avoid fried and non veg, junk food. Hope you will find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.