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Posted 6/23/2011 5:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi !
My mother age over 50 years and she has been living with RA including dry eyes since 18 years. Five years back when she became physically very weak, doctor found that she have also heart disease. Since that doctor has prescribed the following below drugs and she used to take these drugs and living well. But since few months she have a constant burning, hot, pain in her spine, shoulders and neck, knees ache as do her hips. She tried to asleep but she could not sleep well during night because of the pain. I bring her to doctor but doctor suggest same drugs to be continued and I didn’t see any improvement of my mother.
The drugs are :

Tab: Aspirin 75mg; Tab: Frusemide 40mg Spironolactone 50mg; Tab. Ramipril bp 2.5mg; Tab Digoxin bp 0.25mg; Carvedilol 6.25mg; Methotrexate BP 2.5mg; Folic Acid bp 5mg ; Calbon D;Indomethacin bp 25mg ; Omeprazole 20mg; Eye drops Protear (Povidone 5%);

As a son, I could not see her such condition. can anyone help me plz..

thanks
palash
Posted 6/23/2011 7:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, sorry to hear about your mom's condition, I had been on some of the medications listed below before, from what I understand, some of these meds are very strong medications, such as Methotrexate, should not be taken for long period of time. I was having all kinds of problem with it as well. Burning sensation, I never had that feeling, but all the other side effects and allergic reaction.

It seems as your mom is taken a lot of medications. have you ever had your mom talk to the doctor about taking less if she can avoid it? also, maybe you can have your Mom ask about some TNF medications out there for RA. There are many out there and work like a charm for many people. These are all infusion medications, once a month or once ever 6 to 8 weeks and she can reduce a lot of her other medication.

I as also on many medication for many years and I found it really kill my stomach, gave me ulcer and gastritis, that can also be one of the problem with your mom. If I were you, I would get a second opinion or a new RA doctor. also you need to find out her heart disease is a cause of the heart problem or is caused by all the medications.

Not sure if this info help, good luck to your mom
Posted 6/23/2011 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for ur info.. I m thinking on it.. As becoz mom didnt want to take many drugs... She wants to avoid it.

Thanks
palash
Posted 6/23/2011 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
As a Mom who is 57 and had RA for 50 years I've gone off all meds but painkillers when absolutely
necessary. I've gone totally herbal and still have pain but it's bearable. I also have fibro, scoliosis,
sciatica, low heart rate, low blood pressure, tons of lipoma, every female surgery known to man,
knee surgeries, and the laundry list goes on. I've been soooo lucky to find a bodybuilder at the
herbal shop I go to who is so knowledgeable and has helped me tremendously. I went there a
couple of weeks ago as I was having problems with my muscles burning and he got me on beta-alanine.
What a difference. For my heart I went on Co Enzyme Q-10 with Colostrum and Hylaronic Acid and
was able to kick the toprol. It helped to regulate the heartbeats and stabilize the blood pressure.
Hawthorn Berry is another good one for the heart.
Both my Boys applaud me doing this as it's going to keep me around for a lot more years. I know
so many of the dr drugs will do so much damage that I don't want to take a chance anymore.

Nana Monster
Posted 6/24/2011 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Nana Monster, did a good job with giving you some other things to consider, but first take her to a doctor to see
if replacing some of her medication with those listed will be okay...and then maybe ask about melatonin
which can also aid in sleep...but take her to her pcp (primary care physican) first, make sure he listens to her stomach
mtx can cause ulcers so ...but get a doctor's take on things first...then help her out if you can....
well wishes to the both of you and keep us posted...
Posted 6/25/2011 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Palash,

After all these years of RA it does not seem like your mom is on a very high dose of a DMARD (methotrexate.) I really don't recognize the other drugs besides BP meds and the omeprozole for GI troubles. Also a anti-inflammatory. Please ask the dr. if she should step up the DMARD. That's what slows or stops the progression of RA and keeps it in check.
I wish you & your mom all the best.
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