anti-inflammatory medications
My doctor recently took me off of all
anti-inflammatory medications because of a concern for my kidneys.
My lab work showed microalbumin (sp) in my urine and
in his written response he said this was of
“significant concern for diabetes damage”. That is about all
he said in the letter and for me to have a follow up
visit in December. (Of course, he said to lose weight
between now and then). However, he did not say what foods
I should not eat. What I’ve read said to avoid
foods with salt and not to get too much potassium. Also
how do I find out how much kidney damage has already
occurred? <br
have any of you experienced when taken off of
anti-inflam medications? I hurt in places that I never knew I
had. (I have been on anti-inflam meds like Vioxx,
Lodine, and a bunch of the older ones for at least 20
years……..as well as lots of Motrin and Aleve…..for pain in
knees, feet….normal arthritic stuff…..or so I
thought!) Anyway, since going off Vioxx and ibuprofin I
have been extremely stiff, in pain, rather grumpy, and
very tired! I am allowed up to 8 Tylenol a day. Is
this normal and will it get better?? <br
March 30th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
dear figgy<br
cutting down on red meat and acidic fruits. bananas are
good but the potassium might not be a good idea with
kidney damage.<br
stiff joints, excercise is the best medication though i
can feel you cringe at the though but after the
initial discomfort u will do better.<br