Flare up & can't take anti-imflammitories .........

freesia
freesia Member Posts: 409
edited 23. Jul 2012, 13:27 in Living with Arthritis archive
Really struggling with a 'FLARE UP' today...

Trying to rest (with an ice pack) as much as I can, but can't take any anti-imflammatories ever again...

Any tips PLEASE.....
hugs freesia xxx

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  • tipsy
    tipsy Member Posts: 10
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    freesia wrote:
    Really struggling with a 'FLARE UP' today...

    Trying to rest (with an ice pack) as much as I can, but can't take any anti-imflammatories ever again...

    Any tips PLEASE.....
    Can only suggest Tramadol, or Robaxin is supposed to be good, haven`t tried it yet. If all fails, then a stiff drink might do the trick. lol.
    Seriously though its not funny, hope it eases off.

    XXX
    S
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Rest is the key, Freesia, the meds can only do so much but to be denied them must be tough. Take what you can duller-wise, if you need to sleep then do so, and I hope things ease soon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you feel better soon,must be very difficult for you
    Mig.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm sorry I'm late onto this freesia and I hope things are a little easier today. As the others have said, rest with them elevated, ice or heat (whichever does it for you), gentle exercises and non-anti-inflammatory pain relief.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    All I can suggest is rest, I'm going through a flare up at the moment, It's been with me for a month now. You can take pain meds or anti-inflammatories (I'm having an extra boost of morphine via Oromorph) but all you can do is ride it out. Keep busy reading books or using laptop whatever you can take doing. But complete rest is the answer, sorry :(
  • loopyladye
    loopyladye Member Posts: 5
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i cant take anti inflammatories either. my GP prescirbed me anti inflammatory cream as it obviously does not affect the stomach.. using that with ice/heat packs helped me when i strained my tendons and set off my FM a couple of weeks ago. to much clapping at an elton john concert meant i lost use of my left arm for a week.....
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Freesia
    I do sympathise with you, they took my antiinflams off me for a while, and boy did I know about it.
    I used to rest, used ice pack on the painful joints...hot wheat cushion on my neck.
    I do hope it all eases up for you very soon, but I would go and ask your GP for something if it gets too bad.
    You take care xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks guys & girls......xx

    Feeling "a little" better but still rough...... :(

    The sunshine helps me cope - but not the heat.....lol....

    Happy days :D
    hugs freesia xxx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Freesia

    I am so sorry you are struggling - I'm not able to take anti-inflamms either at the moment and I don't arf miss em.

    Glad you have sunshine though - in my experience it certainly helps to lift the spirits. Hope you can find a cool spot to enjoy it and to rest.

    Thinking of you, and really hoping this passes quickly.

    Tillyxxx
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm also off the anti-inflams - shall we start a club?! Not fun is it...lots more rest than you want or think you might need seems to be what I get told. What about asking for a steroid shot/ pills? It's the only thing holding me up at the mo. Lots of get well soon hugs LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry i missed your post freesia


    I hope you are feeling better today , Can you not get OH to fan you :)
  • Helenbothknees
    Helenbothknees Member Posts: 487
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I can't take anti-inflammatories either. They not only affect my stomach, but give me horrendous panic attacks. It first happened with Naproxin, and Iboprofen just made me rather anxious. Then I tried the latter again at the anaesthetist's suggestion straight after my op; it was OK for four days, then I woke up thinking everyone was plotting against me and in an absolute panic; luckily I sort of realised what was going on and phoned my partner who talked some sense into me. Horrible things! But I too could do with some extra pain relief two weeks after my bilateral TKR, so I DO sympathise!!!
  • Northstar
    Northstar Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    freesia wrote:
    Really struggling with a 'FLARE UP' today...

    Trying to rest (with an ice pack) as much as I can, but can't take any anti-imflammatories ever again...

    Any tips PLEASE.....

    Hi Freesia

    sorry to hear your in a bad way. I am new to the forum but like you can't take anti-inflammatory medication. It so frustrating when doctors scratch their heads saying, its such a shame you can't take them as they work so well. Like thats any help!!

    Have you tried Tramadol and paracetamol taken together. Also elevation lots of pillows not very practical but when your in chronic pain I find it helps.

    Also a referral to a pain specialist, I know won't help short term but may be something for future flare ups.

    Take care X

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