Toradol - What Arthritis Patients Need to Know

Last month, after complaining of pain in my neck and upper spine, my rheumatologist offered me a Toradol injection. Even though I have had rheumatoid arthritis for over 34 years -- that was a first for me. I have had corticosteroid injections over the years, but never Toradol. So, ofcourse, I had to learn about the drug.

It's important to know what drug class a medication belongs to -- so you can understand potential side effects and possible interactions with other drugs you may be taking. It's important to know what to expect in terms of when you may realize the benefit of having the Toradol injection too. As always, the important thing to know about any drug is -- do the benefits outweigh the risks? We asked Scott J. Zashin, MD (a rheumatologist -- but not my personal rheumatologist) this question: When Is Toradol Appropriate for Arthritis Patients?

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