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Kitty 10-21-2009 11:46 AM

NSAIDs that Can Worsen MS-Related Fatigue
 
http://ms.about.com/od/treatments/a/...tigue.htm?nl=1


While much of our fatigue comes from the disease process itself or MS-related heat intolerance, there are many secondary causes of fatigue in MS. One thing that may be contributing to your fatigue could actually be some of the medications that you are taking to slow your MS or deal with specific symptoms. If you suffer from MS-related fatigue, it is important to investigate all possible causes, including side effects from some of your medications.

SallyC 10-21-2009 12:41 PM

I only take Bayer aspirin, when needed..:)

legzzalot 10-21-2009 01:17 PM

Started provigil today to treat the fatigue... after a bad night/ morning from the Avonex. This is what I remember... I remember taking the Provigil around 10 this morning.... the next thing I remember is DH2B waking me up when he got home around 1:30.

SallyC 10-21-2009 01:46 PM

Maybe you should take a sleeping pill to wake up..:D

legzzalot 10-21-2009 03:37 PM

Oh it gets better I apparently slept through 4 missed calls, the dog barking when the man came home and he was home for about half an hour before I woke up.

I think the wires in my brain have crossed somewhere and I am just bass ackwards!

Debbie D 10-21-2009 09:04 PM

I've been taking prescription meloxicam for more than a few years for arthritis pain that OTC Nsaids can't touch...the fatigue I'm experiencing has only been present for the last year or so, except for fibro fatigue...

doydie 10-21-2009 11:22 PM

I may just have to drop my Aleve twice a day. I have said that I hadn't regained all my 'uuumph' since I injured my back but maybe it's because of the Aleve I added to my pharmacy. My back is fine now but my feet still hurt and podiatrist suggested staying on the Aleve for the faciaitis (SP?) and heel spur.

Blessings2You 10-22-2009 05:34 AM

I'm with Debbie...I've been taking Naproxen twice a day for...um, forever, I guess. Just yesterday my doctor reminded me that I was taking the "recommended dose" (in other words, as much as I can) and there are times that I'd sell my inheritance for an extra dose.

I've had arthritis longer than I've had MS symptoms, but for me it's a moot point whether or not the Naproxen is contributing to the fatigue. If awake means sitting there watching my ankle throb, I'd just as soon be asleep. :D

Kitty 10-22-2009 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blessings2You (Post 581131)
I've had arthritis longer than I've had MS symptoms, but for me it's a moot point whether or not the Naproxen is contributing to the fatigue. If awake means sitting there watching my ankle throb, I'd just as soon be asleep. :D


I agree, B2Y. Everyone has to weigh the benefits of being without pain against the benefits of having more energy. If more energy means you're only going to notice your pain more then it's not worth it. Sometimes sleep is the body's way of healing (or trying to heal) itself and we should listen to it and not push ourselves. :)

ewizabeth 10-22-2009 12:40 PM

My DH has a lot of arthritis pain in his back and legs and was taking a lot of ibuprofen. I've got him on a gluten free diet and he feels a lot better. There are actually lots of things he can eat. I bought a special bread machine and make him some tasty gluten free bread in it. Our sons have been eating as much of it as DH is.

Anyway, a bit off topic but I thought I'd toss that out there for anyone having a lot of arthritis pain. :grouphug:

The gluten free diet didn't do a thing for my MS fatigue though, which was why I originally tried it. I think I even got a bit worse during my six week trial of GF eating. :rolleyes:

braingonebad 10-22-2009 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ewizabeth (Post 581255)
My DH has a lot of arthritis pain in his back and legs and was taking a lot of ibuprofen. I've got him on a gluten free diet and he feels a lot better. There are actually lots of things he can eat. I bought a special bread machine and make him some tasty gluten free bread in it. Our sons have been eating as much of it as DH is.

Anyway, a bit off topic but I thought I'd toss that out there for anyone having a lot of arthritis pain. :grouphug:

The gluten free diet didn't do a thing for my MS fatigue though, which was why I originally tried it. I think I even got a bit worse during my six week trial of GF eating. :rolleyes:


I keep thinking I need to eat better. But ALL I hear is what not to eat, so I never know what to eat. And I'm starving all the time - menopause, I hate it. Or maybe something else. I need to talk to the doc either way. I'm almost wider than tall now. Ugh.


All I know is I have a tiny bit more energy with Advil (liquids) than without. Only take 2, 2-3 times a day. Tylenol or Aleve don't have any affect on me.

Lady 10-22-2009 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legzzalot (Post 580866)
Started provigil today to treat the fatigue... after a bad night/ morning from the Avonex. This is what I remember... I remember taking the Provigil around 10 this morning.... the next thing I remember is DH2B waking me up when he got home around 1:30.

It takes time for the Provigil to work. At least two weeks. I used it for years so I could drive to work and keep working. 200 mg at 6 am, and 100 mg more in the afternoon , like 1 to 2 pm. For years it helped, but if I overdid things I could take a Provigil and then take a nap, so I know what you mean.:hug:

After being on it for over a year or more it lost it's effect, so I would stop it on the weekends, or only 100 mg and it worked during the week again for me. This is just what I did, always ask your doctor, which I am not.

What dosage are you on? It's very expensive still isn't it? This new one out Nuvigil works a little different. It's had a little different structure and method of action.

Sally, I take Bayer coated Aspirin Plus 2 caplets of 500 mg each when needed.

BGB, maybe the doctor can give you a weight-loss medication, if you have a weight problem. Some of these boost your energy and lessen fatigue. Just a thought.

notasperfectasyou 10-22-2009 09:59 PM

If you are thinking about taking an NSAID -AND- you are taking extra Vitamin-D you might want to consider the impact of COX inhibition in selecting the NSAID you choose. Ken

doydie 10-23-2009 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notasperfectasyou (Post 581494)
If you are thinking about taking an NSAID -AND- you are taking extra Vitamin-D you might want to consider the impact of COX inhibition in selecting the NSAID you choose. Ken

How do you consider the impact? I take 1 Aleve twice a day amd I take a Calcium + D


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