tramadol ibuprofen

[mary4444]

hi everyone just wondered is there anyone on here who takes tramadol and ibuprofen for inflamation for RD be interested to know if its a good combination or not ty

[Hidden]

Didn't really do much for me when I was in full flare. I've syppped taking nsaids altogether, as they caused problems for me. May work well for you though!

[mary4444 in reply to Hidden]

thanks nettie i have also stopped my rhumy drugs over two months in remission at the moment just swelling in left hand might give it a go do u not take anything at all xx

[Hidden in reply to mary4444]

Codiene and paracetamol mostly. Just had depo of steroid, and just started another dmard.

I don't need much pain relief after a depot, but once that wears off...!! I think that the nsaids have caused colon problems. I have taken them for years. Decided not to touch them again. Though I do sometimes have the gel.

Good to hear that you've been fine for a while. If you can tolerate the drugs go for it!

[mary4444 in reply to Hidden]

hi nettie i am hoping to try and get by on my tramadol mtx stopped working after 8 yrs did try bio medicines but didnt agree with me and was getting eye disturbances them depo of steroid are good and they do help but got osteoporosis as well so dont get them much i think its all luck of the game its getting something that suits u we are all different and react differently i hope u get sorted and not to much pain the cold weather dosnt help gets in the bones take care xx

[nomoreheels]

Hiya Mary. The two are different meds. Tramadol is an opioid pain relief (Class C Schedule 3 Controlled Drug) prescribed for moderate to severe pain & ibuprofen is an over the counter anti inflammatory or NSAID. There are other NSAIDs which your GP or Rheumy can prescribe which are more often used for RD but if you find ibuprofen effective then that's good.

I hope by the time you next see your Rheumy he'll have a more suitable treatment plan for you, one that will take into account your visual disturbances. Was nothing suggested at your latest appointment & have your eye problems eased any? I hope you've found the cause now you're off your original meds. Do let us know how you get on. x

[mary4444]

HI NOMOREHEELS THANK U FOR INFO ON THE DRUGS I WENT TO HOSP LAST WEEK BUT IT WAS FOR THE PHYSIO TO EXPLAIN MY XRAYS I GOT A T7 VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE TOP PART OF MY BACK WHICH I ALREADY KNEW FROM DOC I SPOKE TO HIM ABOUT WOULD I BE BETTER ON NAPROXIN INSTEAD OF TRAMADOL AND HE SAID BEST TO STAY ON TRAMADOL AS I AM USE TO THEM AND NAPROXEN NOT GOOD FOR EVERY DAY USE I HAVE HAD NO VISUAL DISTURBANCES SINCE STOPPING RA DRUGS HE ALSO SAID I MUST BE IN REMISSION AS NO DRUGS SINCE OCTOBER I AM FINE JUST INFLAMATION ON MY LEFT HAND WHICH IS DAMAGED AND NEEDED A OP BUT WAS TOLD HAND OPS NOT THAT SUCCESSFUL I AM BACK TO RHUMY IN APRIL I THOUGHT OF BUYING SOME IBUPROTEN BUT NOT TO SURE I REALLY HOPE U ARE DOING WELL AND NOT IN TO MUCH PAIN THIS COLD WEATHER NOT HELPING TAKE CARE XX

[nomoreheels in reply to mary4444]

Hey, that's great news he thinks you're in remission Mary! I really hope you continue doing well & it's only your hand that you need the tramadol for, it's best if you can manage without anti inflammatories of course but don't not take one if you're really struggling or the inflammation worsens, it's measuring the need really isn't it.

I've just been in the garden with one of the dogs & it's bloomin cold out there. My feet had been snuggly warm & now they're like blocks of ice but they'll soon warm up as I've got my foot warmer on. Clear sky tonight so it'll probably be icy again in the morning but as long as we wrap up warm we should be ok, it's damp weather that my joints react to & it's a fresh sort of cold. Take care. x

[mary4444]

YES ALL GOOD NEWS AT THE MOMENT HOPE IT LASTS LOL AND YES TRYING TO KEEP OF THE INFLAMMATORIES MY DAUGHTER GOT ME IBRUFON BUT HAVENT TAKEN ANY UP TO NOW MY SURGICAL GLOVE HELPS DONT WEAR IT ALL THE TIME BUT PHYSIO MAN SAID OK TO WEAR IT IN BED WE WILL SEE YES REALLY COLD TONIGHT AND U R RIGHT KEEP WRAPPED UP WARM AND KEEP WELL TAKE CARE XX

[Eiram50]

Hi

New on site. As well as embrel and methotrexate, I take tramadol and arcoxia ( anti Immflamatory but stronger than Brufen) and they work extremely effectively together.

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

hi eiram50 first welcome to the site very good on here they are really helpful havent heard of arcoxia is that from rhumy or over the counter drug i still havent tried brufen yet do u get the sweats from your tramadol been getting bad ones night time dont take any else so i assume its them lol xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Hi Mary4444 and thank you for the warm welcome. Arcoxia, brand name Etoricoxib, is prescribed by the rheumatologist . They are a strong anti imflamatory , stronger than brufen and I take 90mg a day. In relation to tramadol, no, I haven't experienced sweats with them. To be fair , as with almost all of the medication I currently take, they have very little effect on me at all. MAybe just take the edge off?

What I have experienced is night sweats that are directly linked to my condition? Diagnosed 2.5 years ago with ankylosis spondylitis and peripheral arthritis.

It's a journey, isn't it?!

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

thank u for your info was interesting the reason i thought it was tramadol giving me the sweats when i try not taking them i start the sweating then as soon as i am back on them sweating stops so cant miss a day wthout them rhumy says its my condition so it remains a mystery mayby its blood pressure as that high at the moment lol we will see xx

[nomoreheels in reply to mary4444]

I posted about Arcoxia earlier this week Mary, it's a COX-2 NSAID available on prescription only. A COX-2 directly targets cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) which is an enzyme that causes inflammation and pain & in doing so reduces the risk of stomach ulcers. There is an increased risk of heart attack or stroke when taking this class of med & I have an annual CV check to make sure I'm ok to continue taking it. This is the link if you'd like to read it healthunlocked.com/nras/pos...

[mary4444 in reply to nomoreheels]

thank u nomoreheels for information on arcoxia probeley no good at the moment as my blood pressure not coming down they have put me on 2 different pills amiodipine 5mg and 8mg perindoprril go back to doc on the 19th to see if they working will let u know ty xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Maybe it's just me but can you tell me the link between arcoxiao and high blood pressure? Despite researching this medication, I seem to have missed the significant connection between this and heart attack/ stroke.

[nomoreheels in reply to Eiram50]

It's the connection between consistently high BP & the increased incidence of stroke or heart attack Eiram50 . As Arcoxia can increase BP in some people, generally those on higher doses & the elderly, it's listed as a warning & recommended that your BP is taken regularly whilst taking it. Hope this explains why.

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

hi eiam50 i can see nomoreheels gave u answer to your question she is very up on things and helped me about certain medications this is so good on this site always someone to help hope u doing ok xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

It's a great site for support, encouragement and information sharing; I'm really happy I stumbled upon it! It's been a good day today, thanks for asking. Made the most of it by finishing Xmas shopping (3 kids still at home!). But I think I'm paying the price for it now - shattered! Hoping all is good in your world.

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

i know its the day after we pay for it have a relaxed night feet up all good this end take care xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Feet up and strictly now on - bliss!

[mary4444 in reply to nomoreheels]

you are so knolegable i am going over to that link now ty xx

[Eiram50]

Typo- I meant to write arcoxia

[Eiram50]

Thank you nomoreheels, that makes perfect sense. I guess as with any of these meds it's all about the benefits outweighing the risks? There are times I despair and often wonder if the cocktail I take daily doesn't exarcerbate some of my symptoms ? Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[nomoreheels in reply to Eiram50]

You're welcome. I don't know if you have regular medication reviews? They can be helpful if you feel your unsure if you're having interactions from your meds. I have med review annually, from either my GP Surgery or the resident Pharmacist at the chemist where I get my scripts filled, whoever grabs me first! Could be worth asking if you haven't had one for some time.

[Eiram50 in reply to nomoreheels]

My condition is particularly aggressive and As yet, is quite resistant to most meds - I get lots of side effects with very little difference made to the actual condition! I see the rhuematologist every 3 months and have bloods done at gp each week. As people have mentioned already here, it seems to be a case of trial and error. However, I remain optimistic . I know that I need to have surgery on my el owe next and at some point, my spine - at some point, things have to turn a corner?!

What a fantastic site for support and information sharing.

[nomoreheels in reply to Eiram50]

Oh, it's so disappointing when you react to meds that are meant to help, my h is just the same & I thank heavens that he doesn't have RD. It is a trial & error world but I sincerely hope given that you have an aggressive form you find the one for you. Optimism will serve you well & I hope you can stave off ops as long as you can without compromising things.

I hope you continue to find being here helpful, it really is an excellent site for support & to be supporting.

[Eiram50 in reply to nomoreheels]

Thank you, I genuinely appreciate it.