Re: Re: New member first post

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I was on Indocid when I was first diagnosed over 22 years ago. It was

really harsh on the gastrointestinal system. I think it is one of the

most troublesome drugs that way. if you do have GI trouble, even with

the naprosyn, talk to the dr about something to protect your stomach

Annette

On 7/25/05, Janice <janice63@...> wrote:

> Thanks for the replies. I have had symptoms for about 7 months

> now. My doctors were so busy lookiing at a blood disorder that I

> have that they kept ignoring me when I talked about my pain. I

> developed all over joint pain about a month after I had a blood

> transfusion in December. I do not know if it is related or not and

> my doctors are not sure either. The doctor that prescribed

> indomethacin was a specialist in internal med. I have since stopped

> taking it as I developed swelling in my arm and severe pain in my

> arm. I am taking naproxen now but I have been referred to a

> rheumatologist who flies into our little town every couple of

> months. I would feel better taking meds prescribed by a rheumy.

> Take care all,

> Janice

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> > I have just been diagnosed with RA and I am finding the first line

> > meds not too helpful. I tried Naprosen but it was not effective at

> > all. I now am taking Indocid but the first dose madde me dizzy and

> > nauseated but did help with the pain. The 2nd and 3rd doses made

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> > little dizzy but did not seem as effective with the pain. I just

> want

> > a good night sleep and not be in pain. I am taking the Indocid 3

> times

> > per day at 25 mg each. My doctor said I could go up to 50 mg 3

> times

> > per day.

> > To top it off, I also have bipolar disorder. This diagnosis,

> luckily,

> > has not effected my moods much but I also think I am in some sort

> of

> > denial about the seriousness or RA.

> > Thank you for letting me post and hope to make friends with you

> all in

> > this group.

> > Janice

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