Date: 09.11.2011
From: rhona
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Subject: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Hi, I am wondering if anyone else has to take anti inflammatory's as well as all the other R/A medication. I was prescribed Lodine but had to stop it as it didn't help very much and my foot and leg got very swollen. I have now been prescribed Naproxen EC but i am a bit worried about the side effects, I would be interested to know if anyone else has been on them long term.
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Date: 09.11.2011
From: Mike
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Hi Rhona, I've been taking Methotrexate for about 9 months now along with Sulfasalizine, hydrocholaquin and Meloxican which is a anti inflammatory. I'm generally not to bad on them but I do tend to feel sick a bit mainly in the evenings. I'm never actually sick I just feel sick. Hope this helps a bit.
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Date: 09.11.2011
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Thanks Mike, i take the same three as yourself and have just been given this new one, thanks for your reply, i suppose when you are in pain you will try anything so will give them a go.
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Date: 09.11.2011
From: Gillian
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Hi Rhona, I have been taking Sulfalazine for three months now and was told I by gp that I shouldnt need anti-inflammatory medication. For pain I take Co-codamol 30/500 I think I am starting to feel less pain but stiffness remains.
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Date: 09.11.2011
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Hi Gillian, my doctor did mention co-codamol but when i went to hospital yesterday for injection into my knee they gave me letter for doctor and that is what they prescribed, i don't know what would be best, i do get terrible stiffness and i am waiting to see if i am suitable for tnf therapy, it's when i read about all the side effects of anti inflammatory's that i must admit i do get scared, thanks for your reply.
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Date: 10.11.2011
From: Paula
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory along with methetroxate, etc
I take MTX,,SLZ and currently take two 800mg brufen retard (slow release anti inflam) a day. The MTX was added a year last June and when I went to the chemist to pick up my meds. they were reluctant to give me the MTX because the computer showed up a inter reaction between the MTX and brufen retard. I was only allowed to take the MTX away after I assured them I would check with my consultant if it was OK to take them both together. I spoke to my specialist nurse who told me that yes you aren't suppose technically to take them both together but the benefits out weighed the risk. I also take a stomach protector everyday. The medication that we are prescribed for RA i.e. the Dmard's etc are not painkillers and we should if need be take some sort of painkiller along with our RA drugs. I have also been told that I can take paracetamol along with the anti inflamatories when needed. Paula
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Date: 10.11.2011
From: Val
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
I have been on naproxin and Tramodol, as well as meth and another one, for 4 months now and have no side effects. I am very lucky. I don't know what it will be like if I stop taking them but I do feel the aches and pains returning if I forget a dose or am quite late taking them. I don't know if it is in my mind though. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Date: 10.11.2011
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: anti inflammatory's along with methetroxate, etc
Hi Paula & Val, thank you both for your replies, they have been very helpful, i guess i will start the anti inflammatory and also take a stomach protector, wishing you all well xx
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