Fwd: NSAIDS reactions/ WELCOME

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In a message dated 02/12/2002 11:20:31 PM Central Standard Time, MaBeck742

writes:

Welcome to you also Joyce.

> Welcome lie and Mindy; my name is Becky, 59 yrs. 2 children, 2 in-laws,

> 4 grandchildren, am on SS disability for 2 yrs. just went on Medicare in

> December 2001. Husband, Ray is retired, no pets, Have been DX with RA since

> JAN.'98, Had cancer, left breast, surgery May 2000, 8 chemo treatments, But

> each day I give thanks that I can get up and function to some degree.

> I'm sure you girls will enjoy this group.

>

> Back in the early stages of my RA my Dr. prescribed me DAYPRO(a NSAIDS

> drug) and within in a few days I began to develope an itch on my body

> which led to major size welps, so had to discontinue this treatment. Also,

> Alieve will do me the same way. This is the only ones that have given me

> any problems. I do Have " red cheeks " from time to time which I attribute to

> the Tamoxifen that I take for cancer preventive. With any rash, itch, etc

> you need to consult with your Dr.