INR UNSTABLE....HAD UTI4 WEEKS AGO .....TREATED WITH FURADANTIN WHICH MADE ME REALLY ILL...VOMITING ETC.NOW INCREASE IN JOINT PAINS...

[margaretmulhern]

ESPECIALLY BACK AND UPPER LIMBS....ALSO I HAVE LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT BUT FEELING MISERABLE!

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Margaret

I am sorry that you are feeling so unwell - stupid question really but have you told your doctor / consultant / hosptial that you are feeling this way? I have to say I have never heard of that medication so i cannot offer you any answers but something sounds like its unhappy. The only thing I can suggest is to keep talking to your doctors until you feel like you again.

Good luck and take care

Tx

[jessielou]

Hi Margaret

sorry to hear about bad time you been having. Furadantin other name nitrofurantoin (Spelling) is a pretty strong antibiotic, had it for uti's in past, it worked but side effects pretty horrid!!!

Just done a bit of research seems to me probably not a good choice to give someone with autoimmune conditions!! Is many years since been prescribed to me.

No wonder you feel awful.

I would push gp to get joint pains etc checked out, try get some relief for your symptoms.

Hope you feel better soon.

Take care gentle hugs sheena xxxxx jessielou xxx

[paddyandlin]

Hi Margaret

welcome to the group

I am really sorry to hear about what is happening like jess i did a bit of digging and agree that it seams likje a very strong drug, I would go back to your GP and tell them and also i would ask if you have one the consultatn about joint pain. If your GP is ok start with them.

keep us updated on how things go.

paddy

[margaretmulhern]

thank u for ur replies......awaiting gp appointment and will keep in touch....inr today 4.1 ......joints are still painful.