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ok been back on naproxen for couple of weeks and this is second cold sore is it connected do you think???????????????
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Am on it and can never say I have experienced cold sores as a result of it. Maybe coincidence???????
C xxClare xx0 -
Hope not Val because it really helps you doesn't it? :sad:
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Toni xx0 -
yes must admit feel so much better on it came off last time because of mouth ulsers so hope it not it great being able to move again lol valval0
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It could well be connected valval: all nap did was turn my tongue into a furry yellow mat but that is still an oral-type problem. I guess it's one of the trade-offs that we arthritics have to make: is the side effect worth the benefit? I wish you well. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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It never did anything for my pain and I regularly get cold sores I think due to MTX so cant help you there xx
Theresa xThere are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan
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Cold sores are a virus stored in the body and maybe when you take NSAIs they probably change or lower your immunity and you get an outbreak. Maybe its just because you have started on them and your body's not used to it yet - anyway I hope so. My friend says hers come out with stress so maybe that has played a part as well. wishyou well xCAROL (Cacyhi)0
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I am on naproxen and get the odd cold sore or ulcer but mostly when run down, hope you feel better soon. I couldnt manage without them. XAS Sufferer
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Hi
I'm on naproxen slow release and have never had any cold sores while on them....coincidence maybe?
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Hileena0 -
thanks will keep going as it good to be able to move better and most of swelling much better just chest and knee lolval0
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I don't take naproxin so I don't know.
Just hope that it is a coincidence and the cold sore goes soon.
Juliepf x0 -
Hi Val.
i took naproxen for a few years i only stopped tacking it because it didnot work any more.
mine was in liquid form as i have a problem swollowing tabs i didnot have any side effects that i knew.
i'm pleased its helping your pain.
joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
i was taking naproxin but really only for a month or so..as it made little difference..i did find tho when i took it my mouth went very dry..never had cold sores tho.
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thanks ment to ask rhummy this morning but was shaking far to much lolval0
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Hey - I have been on naproxen on and off over the last 2 years and have never had any cold sores but because naproxen is an NSAID so by its nature it causes ulceration, tearing and bleeding (hence why it can cause stomach ulcers too). Like with stomache ulcers it is probably a rare side effect so sorry to hear you have that,
Hope this is helpful,
Beccy
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well got cream for it so will put up with it can always stop them if it gets to bad. but enjoying being able to move again it was a slow down hill slope so did not notice how stiff and aching had got to be able to move is amazing lol but not pushing it as know how easy it is to over do it valval0
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