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achinlady
achinlady Member Posts: 6
edited 6. Apr 2009, 17:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi Everyone,

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, as I've been lurking on & off for a couple of months. I was recently diagnosed with Sacroiliitis and prescribed Sulfasalazine.

I am now up to 3 per day, then next week to a final 4 per day. I've had headaches the past week, tired & my stomach has been burning.. :roll:

I know AS can be a hallmark for Sacroiliitis but I assume I don't have this, well yet..hope never.

Does anyone else suffer from this or have you any experience of these medications. Thanks for any input.

Sue :)

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  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    Welcome to the forum, you'll be glad you plucked up the courage to join :) Do you take any tablets for your arthur and if you do did your Dr. prescribe anything to protect stomach? I take lansoprazole but I know there are others.

    Hope to see you posting lots more :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • achinlady
    achinlady Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Vonski,

    Thanks for your reply. I only started them 3 weeks ago today, starting at 1 first week, 2 second week & today I'm at 3.

    My Rheumy did give me a number to call the Rheumatology nurse if I experienced any side effects, especially if it was feeling sick or headaches. But I wanted to hear others experience first before sounding dramatic to the nurse. I usually wait n wait or the alarm bells ring before I seek medical advice. I think I am only at the adjusting & adapting stage. I am also on prednisolone since January and I think the 2 are just telling my body, what's this. :)

    Sue
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    Yep it's all trial and error when you begin :roll: You really should have something to protect your stomach though. I sound like an old woman :oops: It wouldn't do any harm to ring nurse and check, I know a lot of people have had problems which have lasted a few weeks, hopefully someone will be along that can help more. I have oa so can't really offer any good advice :) Now that you're back on top of the board it should be seen by more peeps :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi achinlady,

    Just wanted to say welcome - theres lots of info to pick up off here :)

    If you just want to socialise (you never have to be lonely here!) take a peek at the Chit Chat Forum, we chat about absolutely anything, have quizzes, jokes, games, and poetry too. You might just want to pass on a tip or an experience you've had.

    Jackie x

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