Anti inflammatories

[Inflagirl]

Hi there everyone
Has anyone been treated with anti inflammatories long term (1 a day indefinitely)?

[Jenny]

Yes, I was on Celebrex for years until it got bad press. Now I'm on Moloxicam, one a day. I wasn't sure it was working until I ran out for a few days and noticed a marked increase in pain.

[Carolina]

Dear Inflagirl:

The  list of anti-inflammatory drugs is very long.

At the top are Steroids, like Prednisone.  They are all RX.  I take 2.5 mg of Medrol (methylprednisolone) daily.

Next are the Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)

There are both RX and OTC (Over The Counter: sold without RX).

I take Aleve.  Two tablets daily.

Then there are other medications which also relieve pain  (which isn't exactly inflammation, but work on the brain's response to pain).

I take gabapentin (RX) for the pain of neuropathy, and Cymbalta (RX) for the pain of neuropathy.

I am generally pain free unless in a FLARE.

The MOST effective relief from inflammation comes from Steroids, but they have many side effects and are almost always used in short term bursts or tapers.

This is from Web MD

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) you can buy without a prescription (not a complete list)

Generic Name   Brand Name
ibuprofen   Advil, Motrin
naproxen   Aleve
Aspirin is another example of an NSAID that you can buy without a prescription. But aspirin works differently from these other NSAIDs. See the topic Aspirin for more information.

Prescription NSAIDs (not a complete list)

Generic Name   Brand Name
celecoxib   Celebrex
diclofenac   Voltaren
ibuprofen   
ketoprofen   
naproxen   Anaprox
piroxicam   Feldene
sulindac   Clinoril
Voltaren is available in a pill and also in a gel that can be rubbed on the skin over a painful area.

This is always a topic of great interest to those of us with Immune Disorders.

Hugs,  Elaine

[Sleepy In Seattle]

Turmeric, fish oil, bromelain, and some other supplements can help, too. Some studies show high-quality Tumeric supplements work as well as (or better than) ibuprofen.

My overall inflammation is much better when I stay away from gluten, dairy, sugar, and lots of carbs.

Depending on what other drugs you have to take, sometimes NSAIDs aren't an option, so some of the supplements/diet adjustments can be really helpful.

[SunshineDaydream]

I have not had treatment of taking an anti-inflammatory daily but noticed that Mobic, another prescription NSAID, hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet.

In addition, inflammation can be reduced to some extent by modifying diet to incorporate food that has anti-inflammatory effect and avoid food that causes inflammation.

[warmwaters]

I've been on mobic for 5 years.  I was on high does of ibuprofren for many years for endometreosis.

People differ widely in their ability to tolerate NSAIDs.  Over the years I've take a wide range of them, and only a couple have bothered my stomach.  However I know some people have serious trouble with them, even kidney issues.