Another Question

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Another Question
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 9:56am

I seem to have a lot more stomach related issues now too...more heartburn, more "rumblings" in my tummy, more nausea and just yuckiness...is this related to RA/FMS? Or is it because of the Aleve/Lodine I'm taking?

So much to learn...

I talked to the nurse this morning...she said I don't have Lupus...I KNEW THAT ALREADY! I said, can I please get the referral to the Rheumy? She said, I don't know...the GP can see you here in the office...I said NO! I want a Rheumatologist...we'll see. I told her I expected a return call this afternoon.

Hugs all,

Keli

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Registered: 05-01-2005
In reply to: keli003
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 1:31pm

You go girl!!! You do NEED to see a rheumy! You have mentioned you have FM. IBS is a symptom of fibro. The rumblings could be this or it could be all the Aleve and Lodine. You really need to see a rheumy. I can't take anti-inflammatories any more. They cause cankor sores and stomach issues.

Sending ((((hugs)))),
Vicki

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Registered: 11-03-2003
In reply to: keli003
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 1:53pm

Keli, it could very well be the NSAIDs you're taking that is causing your tummy upset, especially since you're taking both Lodine and Aleve.

Molly

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In reply to: keli003
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 2:22pm

Hi Keli!!
I agree with Molly,and Vicki. YOU MUST SEE A RHEUMY. A GP is just not educated enough to treat RA. My GP treated my RA in Germany

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