I have to clarify first that I come from a nursing background.
I also have arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
I strongly recommend listening to your body before taking drugs to cover up pain.
If a repetitive motion - like quilting, knitting, typing etc is causing pain - your body is telling you that something is WRONG.
You have to stop, and rest that area, sometimes use ice to keep the inflammation down at first, then later on use warm heat - whether dishwater, wax, hot tub, or what ever to loosen up the sore areas and get them moving.
If you do not rest the area when repetitive motions cause pain, you risk repetitive strain injury, tendonitis or worsening a chronic condition such as arthritis.
I know we all want to keep working on our passionate hobbies, but in the long run, if you don't care for your self, you won't be able to do your hobby in the future.