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valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 6. Apr 2012, 13:40 in Living with Arthritis archive
ok this is a little moan so stop reading if you feeling down. :)



well been having trouble with stomach heart burn(i hope) pain in chest etc. so decided to stop naproxen(rhummy did say could when last flare had gone) as this is normaly the culpret but it been 4 days and it no better. just feet have swollen joints toes playing silly devils the joints in some of the toes at silly angles and so are rubbing on shoes (feels like sharp bit of bone pushing up through skin ,not broken skin but feels sharp if touched) knees hips hands wrists all playing up so do i go to gp after easter or just go back on naproxen and put up with stomach probs ????
also have started with couple of areas of dry?? skin flaky red underneeth sore could this be psorosis??? it on joint on finger and right side of ankle/heal
val

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    As you know me and Nap did not get on but given the trouble it seems to cause you I think another choice of anti-inflammatory could be on the cards. I am not sure why your side-effects have not settled as yet - and that concerns me - so I think a trip to the GPs could be on the cards.

    Now, the skin. That sounds very much like the kind of P I have: the inside of my left ankle is red and itchy, and covered with dry white flakes of dead skin, the outside has a new patch on the ankle bone and I have some on the inside of my right foot. After that ghastly tummy bug I have been cautious with the sulph, gradually building the dose like I did when I began and I am only a three per day. I shall increase that come Sunday and I hope that helps - it is the sulph that has kept my P mostly at bay for the last ten years. ((())) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I can’t help with the skin problems, val, and I’ve long forgotten what normal feet look and feel like. Stomachs though – I can do stomachs.

    I presume you’re on a protector (Sorry, can’t remember). You may, depending on other meds, be able to try a different NSAID. In the years before DMARDS and protectors, I lurched from one to another as they each, gradually, messed up my stomach. There’s also Gaviscon Advance which will protect against reflux, whether obvious or, as in my case, ‘silent’ ie you don’t know you have it, you just feel the effect. You can buy this over the counter but you’re well-versed enough in all things arthritic to know you should check with your doc, or at least pharmacist, first to ensure it doesn’t clash with any other meds.

    The one thing I would definitely say you shouldn’t do is ‘just put up with the stomach problems’ as that will only cause more grief later. There are several options but best to let your GP decide which is best for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sticky is right, don't put up with stomach pain. Get it looked into as I am sure you can get something that will help. I get acid reflux and take gaviscon advance, which you can get prescribed if it's cheaper for you.

    All the meds we take are awful on our poor tummies and anything to help is a must.

    Fols x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi thanks it bit better did take some i got from boots i was bad and kept forgetting to take stomache protector which is why i think it flared up will be good this weekend and see how it goes it just another tab to take and there enough of those i pre pay so will ask doc when go to see her must do it as periods have stopped again (already on hrt, they started up when went on it but stopped again about 4 months ago) i would be put down if was an animal val
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Think of the stomach protectors as your friends, val. Whatever else you forget to take, remember them because they save you from a lot of hassle. I keep mine at the side of the bed with a glass of water and take it as soon as I get up. That way, it’s working by the time I take the others with breakfast.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • jaja
    jaja Member Posts: 135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi ...dont forget..if you can manage it...there are a couple of NSAIds that come as suppositries...bypassing stomac..

    JAJA
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah yes, Jaja, but you do need a good pair of hands. :lol: i recall long periods in the bathroom, much swearing and a great deal of scrabbling round the floor to retrieve the dropped ones. :roll:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • jaja
    jaja Member Posts: 135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi yes thats true.....or you can get a very good friend!!!

    JAJA
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I actually did enlist the help of Mr SW :oops: , but it put rather a strain on our marriage and tripled the swear ratio. :lol:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • jaja
    jaja Member Posts: 135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lol......i know what you mean.....

    JAJA
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :roll: :roll: :roll: ,Oh dear I couldnt let anyone near my .......err largish :roll: rear end :lol::lol: you are very brave girls,I am sorry Val and I do hope you mannage to sort out the naproxen ,I have been on it for ages with no ill effects , I guess its a question of getting the one that works for you ...... the cox 2 things are supposed to be good but they dont prescribe much here as they are expensive you could read up on them on line and suggest to g/p , I have a problem this weekend I want to stick to the hospital regime but I have run out of codeine phosphate 30mg 2/4x day ..... and surgery is closed until tuesday I am in pain during the day and looking forward to the Easter break but worried what I could take over the counter until tuesday sorry to move of topic and wish Val and everyone a good Easter weekend Marrianne :)
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear, Marrianne, lack of dullers (I think that's what they are) is not to be recommended. Can you buy them over-the-counter to tide you over? I hope so: I know I can for my co-cos and I hope can find something to help. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ask the pharmacist for advice. If it's not your regular one, take a list of the meds you are on. I'm fairly sure he'll be able to give you something to tide you over.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val you are not on your own forgetting to take the stomach protectors, you make sure you see your GP if it carrys on...I hope you feel better very soon.
    Love
    Barbara
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks to DD AND sticky ,Will try tomorrow at the boots pharmacy ,They are usually helpfull ,I have my Gabapentin for nerve pain ,and amy trip for sleep I was doing well but not as much without the codeine shant forget again Also have capsaicin ....sold as ...cephalon cream to rub on o/a knees just started apparently it takes about 4 weeks to dull the pain ....so in all enough to stun an elephant but not me Barbara we are all guilty of forgetting the stomach protectors from time to time We should stick a post it on the fridge I think I can tell I am bad to I never seem to run out of THEM :D Marrianne
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks to DD AND sticky ,Will try tomorrow at the boots pharmacy ,They are usually helpfull ,I have my Gabapentin for nerve pain ,and amy trip for sleep I was doing well but not as much without the codeine shant forget again Also have capsaicin ....sold as ...cephalon cream to rub on o/a knees just started apparently it takes about 4 weeks to dull the pain ....so in all enough to stun an elephant but not me Barbara we are all guilty of forgetting the stomach protectors from time to time We should stick a post it on the fridge I think I can tell I am bad to I never seem to run out of THEM :D Marrianne
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    marrianne wrote:
    :roll: :roll: :roll: ,Oh dear I couldnt let anyone I have a problem this weekend I want to stick to the hospital regime but I have run out of codeine phosphate 30mg 2/4x day ..... and surgery is closed until tuesday I am in pain during the day and looking forward to the Easter break but worried what I could take over the counter until tuesday sorry to move of topic and wish Val and everyone a good Easter weekend Marrianne :)


    ask pharmasy you need something and they best to give the advice you need. did try a different one but it had such drastic side affects that went back to the evil i knew lol will try to be good :roll:
    val
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    marrianne wrote:
    :roll: :roll: :roll: ,Oh dear I couldnt let anyone I have a problem this weekend I want to stick to the hospital regime but I have run out of codeine phosphate 30mg 2/4x day ..... and surgery is closed until tuesday I am in pain during the day and looking forward to the Easter break but worried what I could take over the counter until tuesday sorry to move of topic and wish Val and everyone a good Easter weekend Marrianne :)


    ask pharmasy you need something and they best to give the advice you need. did try a different one but it had such drastic side affects that went back to the evil i knew lol will try to be good :roll:
    ..Val I will ask and take with caution things were working for me and I dont want to mess up 10 days in hospital all through our early summer taught me to be careful with all the meds I shant forget again and thinking along the co/codomol lines hope you feel better soon to Marrianne, :)

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