High Blood Pressure and Lupus

[Brackensmum]

Hi, I currently have high blood pressure and I'm taking Ramipril but I'm also having a flare which is playing havoc with my joints. Everything I read says don't take ibuprofen or naproxen if you have high blood pressure and that these NSAI's reduce the effectiveness of Ramipril. Problem is that at the moment if I don't take an anti inflammatory I can hardly move so I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place! Does anyone have any suggestions?

[grumpyold]

I haven't been diagnosed with lupus but I have a lot of the symptoms. I too, take Ramipril (5 mg) .

I can't do without Ibuprofen. Without it, I can barely move, so my blood pressure comes second in the choice between high BP or painful joints. I've been taking both for years, with no ill effects.

[Brackensmum in reply to grumpyold]

That's good to hear. I've been off ibuprofen for 2 days now and I can hardly move. Ironically my blood pressure has increased!! Seriously thinking of going back on it.

[grumpyold in reply to Brackensmum]

It's grim isn't it. All a bit of a merry go round. x

[Krazykat26]

I'm unable to take ibuprofen too. I use Weleda Massage Balm with arnica. It's homeopathic and although it's a bit pricey a little goes a long way. It's very soothing. It's an oil though so it can get a bit messy. I'll attach a pic. If I'm unable to use the oil I also go for Biofreeze gel..I get the roll on one so it's easier to apply for when I need night time application and I'm half asleep! 😹The Biofreeze makes the area go cold but then it soon warms up to your body temperature. Orally I take paracetamol and I'm prescribed Tramadol as needed for pain when paracetamol doesn't have an effect on my symptoms.

I have high BP too..I take Amlodipine 💜🦋xx

[Krazykat26 in reply to Krazykat26]

Massage balm

Massage balm

[Brackensmum in reply to Krazykat26]

Thank you for the recommendations, will definitely give them a try. Sadly I can't take codeine or tramadol as I react badly to both and I don't find paracetamol on its own takes the pain away. X