Re: Are Sulfa Drugs Used in Treatment of Reactive Arthritis?

May 3, 2002

Are sulfa drugs ever used to treat arthritis? Adrienne was on Bactrim for a

couple years due to kidney infections. Those years she felt SO good. She

was young... 8, 9, until about 10 years old or so. She started her arthritis

symptoms fully at age 12. However...she did have headaches from about age 6

and kidney infections from age 4.

K

Adrienne's Mom

May 4, 2002

Sulfasalazine uses sulfites in its formula. It is sort of the

first designer drug formulated specifically for the disease

processes it treats. I myself am allergic to sulfa drugs and the

sulfites used in preserving fresh lettuce, etc. The stuff makes me

ill immediately. I can't even walk into a restaurant where it is

used. The rest of my family can't smell it or taste it, but I sure

can. I often ask if the lettuce is diced on site or comes in

ready-to-use form in bags. Sometime the silly people don't even

know.

Ray

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