Is it possible to take codienne for pain while on steriods - blood pressure and stomach tablets
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Hi iIm Blubberbabe2 can anyone tell me if it is possible to t Take codienne tablets for pain in my arms from GCA I was diagnosed in January and finding paracetamol
isn't helping much I would be grateful for any answers ASAP please thanking you in advance Blubberbabe2
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mrsmop
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blubberbabe2
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Nefret
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Hope this helps.
blodwyn
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I've recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was temporarily talen off steroids.Unfortunately my PMR symptoms returned plus pain from an athritic shoulder.My diabetes is now responding well to medication and a change in diet, and my eyesight has improved considerably( deterioration in my eyesight was due to my diabetes not GCA ) I have returned to my GP because of my shoulder pain and have now resumed taking steroids at 15mg daily. My doctor has advised 2 paracetamol up to 4 times a day in addition to all my medication and this is helping my arthritis
I am currently taken a betablocker, ace inhibitor,and a calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure which I have been taking for a number of years,
Medication to protect my stomach, a statin, calcium and vitamin D to protect my bones,15mg steroids for PMR and Metformin for my diabetes.
I tried taking ibuprofen and codeine instead of paracetamol and begun to fall over and became giddy.My GP has now put it on my file not to prescribe anything with Codeine in it.
My advice would be, stick with the paracetamol and see how you go.
As for your GCA I'm not able to comment since I'm lucky enough not to have it.
Best of luck,Blodwyn
old_nanna
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blubberbabe2
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SassieB
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I was prescribed codeine as an alternative to Paracetamol by my Hospital - but you should check with your doctors.
Good Luck
Sarah
EileenH
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However, codeine is something that is individual in terms of many people simply don't tolerate it and feel ill. Used regularly it can lead to chronic constipation - as can any medication containing it. And used over very long periods at higher doses it has the potential to be addictive and it becomes difficult to stop using it. As Nefret says - for occasional use there shouldn't be a problem.
Ibuprofen and aspirin as a pain killer as well as other NSAIDs are a no-no with pred.
As has already been said - always ask your pharmacist for advice and that means the PHARMACIST on duty, NOT the counter staff! They know more than anyone else.
I'm also on pred, bisoprolol, losartan and an antiarrythmic and the local hospital consultant said that really there is a very narrow selection of pain medications I should use, especially on a regular basis! Charming I thought! However, it meant they were a bit more helpful about dealing with the issue and I immediately got cortisone injections for bursitis. Which worked - so it wasn't all bad.
Eileen
Tarun
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Tarun (hospital pharmacist)
blubberbabe2
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