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[winamac1]

Generic Relafen is "safer". It's called nabumetone. There is less chance of ulceration due to its mechanism, etc.

[chrystaltree]

On 7/19/2014 hyacinth003 said:

Some are missing the point or are just nasty.

I am looking for ANECDOTAL stories of someone who might have had luck with something.

I am well versed in the medical issues. Her doctor is holding off until he sees her x-rays and genetic test. She told him she has had trouble with NSAID's, but she will need SOMETHING.

Some must not be MOTHERS, who would do darn near ANYTHING to help their children with this.

Yes, she has seen a rheumatologist. Sometimes people with this disorder DO use medications like Humira or Enbrel for it. Methotrexate is a possibility also. Azulfidine may be a second line medication for those who don't tolerate or are not helped by NSAID's.

It has been very hard to see my daughter in such pain.

Hyacinth

Don't get mad at posters, you are the one who asked a silly question. You knew the type of responses you would get. Personal stories and info from Google.com. This isn't a medical site and your adult daughter obviously is under medical care. You aren't treating her for anything. She certainly isn't the only person who can't tolerate that class of medication, it's fairly common. And her doctor can advise and treat her.

[hyacinth003]

On 7/20/2014 terrier3 said:

Could this have been aggravated by her job - being on her feet for hours on end? That will often make knee or back problems flare up.

Has she had to quit?

I always admired her for sticking with that job for so long.

No, it's not her job. I wish it was. But she is having a tough time working.

Rheumatologist says it is most likely genetic and occurs under age 40. She got the genetic blood test and lots of xrays today. Caveat is neither tests are 100% positive. Some people have it without xray showing it or positive genetic test (but most do). Since her father has rheumatoid arthritis, doctor feels pretty sure this is it.

Since she told him she didn't think she could take an NSAID, he is holding off on other treatment until he sees test results. I think he would have given her a prescription for one if she had not said that. Other drugs are more complicated.

Just another example in my mind of life ain't fair. She's too young for all this pain!

Hyacinth

[Ceci]

Happyhousewife doesn't sound very 'happy.' If she has children, I feel sorry for them. What a nasty reply, why don't you go elsewhere?

[brandiwine]

On 7/19/2014 hyacinth003 said:

On 7/19/2014 ennui1 said:

I think she should ask her doctor.

Thanks for absolutely nothing.

I am a registered nurse, and am more than aware of discussing this with her doctor.

Hyacinth

I understand you are a medical professional and a mom. Right now you are very emotional and concerned about your daughter's pain and all of us moms understand that. Saying that, your judgment might be clouded. Let her and her doc work out the details of how to handle this disease. You can continue to be the loving and supportive mom she needs.

[catfromTX]

Try Prilosec generic over the counter now. This works better for me than omeprazole for acid reduction. Also ask for mobic rx ( meloxicam) from the dr for pain. Have her take Tums smoothies as her calcium and for acute attacks of acid pain. This is what I do. I will pray for your daughter for relief of her symptoms and healing. I understand it's hard to see your child suffer.