medication questions

so i have a dr appt on tues and i am trying to prepare myself, previously i've been put on very high does generic NSAIDS (i do not remember what it was and the office is closed so i can't find out right now) and it was absolutely evil to my stomache, i discontinued use because of the side effects.

What im wondering from personal experiences what the medications with the least amount of negative side effects are. I've been doing research this morning but there are soooo many drugs to go through, so i figured you guys would be a bunch of help.

I'm going to be getting something for SLE/RA so thats the scope im looking for, its more for the RA than the SLE at the moment. I just need something that makes it so i can move around, sick of sitting around all day lol.

Thanks in advance everyone, and hope your all doing well :)

edit: forgot to mention, i was previously on planquenil, however had to discontinue because i was losing my night vision, and the doctors were afraid the eye side effects would continue to develop. and i am currently taking Cymbalta, Nirivam (as needed),and eating Aleve like candy.

Post Edited (starzphalling) : 11/1/2008 1:47:21 PM (GMT-6)

hey Starz,

 

What are you taking as an immune suppressant for your RA?  For pain, I've tried Tramacet (Tramadol is the more potent sister).  It did a great job with my pain, but made me REALLY drowsy and nauseated (even just a half pill).  But most people tolerate it well.  I was just prescribed Neurontin.  Can't take it until I'm home from the hospital. I'll be on post-op morphine, and Neurontin shouldn't be taken with Morphine.  So I'll see how that stuff works in about 10 days. Other than that, all I've been able to take is Tylenol.  Does squat for my joint pain.  I'm sure you'll get a bunch of great responses.  Good luck with your search!

 

 

Hey Starz!

 

Thanks! I'm gonna celebrate by having a tampon/pad burning ceremony in my neighbour's fire pit.... (kidding)

 

Okay! You're not on anything for your RA.  This might be why you're having added pain issues.  If you can get your RA under control, it will knock the pain out quite a bit.  I wonder why your rheumy doesn't have you taking anything after stopping the Plaquenil?  Other options for you might be Prednisone, Imuran, Cellcept, Methotrexate.  I'm on Pred and Imuran.  Both have been miracle drugs for me.  You have to get the inflammation down or gone.  When you do that, I'll bet you feel remarkably better!!

 

 

 

I would ask about enbrel or humira for the RA it did wonders for me.

As to anti-inflammatories I took vioxx with wonderous results and now take celebrex. I also take nexium to protect my stomach something absolutely necessary for any nsaid usage.

I hate to suggest it, but I betcha prednisone would be your best bet. It has some killer side effects, but it's miraculous with joint pain/inflammation. Some people do well with a lost dose. Judy

Hi Star, I was wondering how your dr. appt went yesterday?hugs