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Naproxen
Omeprazole
Statin
Cod Liver Oil
The Naproxen is for my Knees , i resist taking this for as long as possible until the pain is too much.
The Statin for high choelesterol , doing shift work my diet is appaling , used to off weigh that with lots of cycling but now the Knees have gone i no longer cycle .
My Blood Pressure has always been good which is surprising as im a total stress head .1 -
I have a relative who was prescribed statins but after taking for a while was told they were affecting their kidneys and to stop them immediately. Have since heard this is common
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JohnBoyUK said:For me...
Blue ventolin/salbutamol pump for when asthma requires it
Naproxen (anti-inflammatory) for my back when I need it (dehydrated discs L4, L5 & S1)
Omeprazole (1 a day on the days I have to take Naproxen) to protect my stomach lining
Fexofenadine (strong antihistamine) for hey fever (have to start taking around March time and then dont stop until end of September!)
Smallest dose of Ramipril for my slightly elevated BP.
I'm quite fortunate at 47 to be on so little. I used to run and cycle a lot but injury put paid to that so I just walk a lot more instead now.Arsenetatters said:I take a couple of pills for bipolar and a gut one to stop bleeding if I take ibuprofen.
Happy to take the bipolar ones as I’m really unwell without them but I try to resist taking others where possible.I’ve had a few experiences where I’ve been given medication for something and it has a negative effect on bipolar. One was a steroid injection in the backside that a head of rheumatology gave me without telling me what it was or that it was voluntary- oh and also not looking to see if i was taking anything else or had any other illness that might be affected. Pretty pissed off about that.So I tend to do as much research as possible into anything that’s given to me before I decide if I want to take it.I also think alternative therapies have their place. Trying acupuncture at the moment.
Gave myself a talking to the other day and decided I'd drop the Naproxen and Omeprazole out completely as my back actually feels fine at the moment, thanks to bimonthly chiro sessions. I've 4 days off them now and I feel like absolute sh*t. My back feels absolutely fine but I feel knackered, no energy whatsoever, aches and pains everywhere, headaches.... Not sure how I got through my day in the office yesterday and called in to WFH this morning. Forced myself out for my daily walk this morning but I literally could go back to bed right now. Part of me feels like I'm coming down with something evil like covid but looking up Naproxen side-effects, I could be going through withdrawal. Deary me.1 -
I had similar when came off omeprazole a few years back. I think it's much more powerful that many people give it credit for. Had to taper off it over a few weeks if I recall correctly.0
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swords_alive said:I had similar when came off omeprazole a few years back. I think it's much more powerful that many people give it credit for. Had to taper off it over a few weeks if I recall correctly.
I find taking my other meds during a decent sized meal then drinking plenty afterwards i don't really need the omeprazole.0 -
I’m on the same pain killing drugs as @JohnBoyUK and although I’m on just half my recommended dosage despite efforts to manage my pain by increasing to the maximum permitted by my surgeon I keep refusing.I’d rather manage my pain threshold by limiting what I do than drown out the pains completely with tablets and possibly do damage elsewhere.2
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I did my left knee interior medial ligament playing tennis 15 months ago. Since then I've probably played 40 club matches, but only by taking a naproxin tablet before each match.
Until recently I've been hobbling/limping badly. It is finally getting to the position where I am not in pain after match play, but I have to lean on something to get up off the floor, soft chair etc.0 -
Ain't no cure for Charlton.0
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Wheresmeticket said:Ain't no cure for Charlton.2
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Wheresmeticket said:Ain't no cure for Charlton.2
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I took ramipril 10 mg for 18 years for blood pressure. Received a message from my surgery to do a blood test to see is it still "safe" to use. I stopped tea, coffee, milk, cheese, bread, rice and all processed food (tinned and plastic wrapped). Drink only water. After 7 weeks of no medication and little exercise; blood pressure varies from 114/78 to lower. Possible other factor - retirement. My anecdotal view is diet was significant in my case. Do your research.
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bolloxbolder said:I did my left knee interior medial ligament playing tennis 15 months ago. Since then I've probably played 40 club matches, but only by taking a naproxin tablet before each match.
Until recently I've been hobbling/limping badly. It is finally getting to the position where I am not in pain after match play, but I have to lean on something to get up off the floor, soft chair etc.
All I can say is initially it’s a lengthy period of rest (normally in a plaster cast) and then slow but steady exercise to build things back into shape as best you can.
I think taking a pain killer so you can mask the pain for sporting purposes is just about the worst thing you can possibly do……I say this with confidence and considerable experience over many years.
To this day, my right knee medial still gives me problems from time to time.
There is no easy way to repair a badly torn ligament sometimes they never fully heal.☹️3 -
Glad to say that after a few days of feeling like utter crap, I seem to have come out of the other side and feel good again.
Someone please remind me never to take Naproxen until I really need it. Christ almighty, the last 4-5 days have been dreadful.2 -
You’ve got me thinking @JohnBoyUK after surgery I was told naproxen wouldn’t be strong enough and was given another painkiller, although I didn’t take them for a day or two as the hospital administered anaesthetic and painkillers during surgery we’re doing their work.What I did do was stop taking naproxen, three days after surgery I felt absolutely crap and blamed the new drugs I’d started that morning, could it have been a withdrawal of naproxen and not the new drugs?
No sooner I reverted back to Naproxen I was fine again, other than the surgery pain.Just a thought 🤷♂️1 -
T_C_E said:You’ve got me thinking @JohnBoyUK after surgery I was told naproxen wouldn’t be strong enough and was given another painkiller, although I didn’t take them for a day or two as the hospital administered anaesthetic and painkillers during surgery we’re doing their work.What I did do was stop taking naproxen, three days after surgery I felt absolutely crap and blamed the new drugs I’d started that morning, could it have been a withdrawal of naproxen and not the new drugs?
No sooner I reverted back to Naproxen I was fine again, other than the surgery pain.Just a thought 🤷♂️1 -
Omeprazole? I'm surprised at that, I'm on that for life due to something called Barrett's Oesophagus. I just thought it stopped acid reflux.2
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LawrieAbrahams said:Omeprazole? I'm surprised at that, I'm on that for life due to something called Barrett's Oesophagus. I just thought it stopped acid reflux.1
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Picked up my repeat prescription meds on Friday. Yet again a few of the tablets are made by a different manufacturer so changed shape, size or colour.Unfortunately my two main bipolar meds are now exactly the same size and shape but one is white and the other off white. After feeling awful yesterday I discovered I’d had 3 days of taking too much of one and for the same reason not enough of the other. So I am now working through symptoms for withdrawal which are pretty awful. I realise it’s entirely my fault but …….0
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Arsenetatters said:Picked up my repeat prescription meds on Friday. Yet again a few of the tablets are made by a different manufacturer so changed shape, size or colour.Unfortunately my two main bipolar meds are now exactly the same size and shape but one is white and the other off white. After feeling awful yesterday I discovered I’d had 3 days of taking too much of one and for the same reason not enough of the other. So I am now working through symptoms for withdrawal which are pretty awful. I realise it’s entirely my fault but …….1
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Covered End said:Arsenetatters said:Picked up my repeat prescription meds on Friday. Yet again a few of the tablets are made by a different manufacturer so changed shape, size or colour.Unfortunately my two main bipolar meds are now exactly the same size and shape but one is white and the other off white. After feeling awful yesterday I discovered I’d had 3 days of taking too much of one and for the same reason not enough of the other. So I am now working through symptoms for withdrawal which are pretty awful. I realise it’s entirely my fault but …….2
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Covered End said:Arsenetatters said:Picked up my repeat prescription meds on Friday. Yet again a few of the tablets are made by a different manufacturer so changed shape, size or colour.Unfortunately my two main bipolar meds are now exactly the same size and shape but one is white and the other off white. After feeling awful yesterday I discovered I’d had 3 days of taking too much of one and for the same reason not enough of the other. So I am now working through symptoms for withdrawal which are pretty awful. I realise it’s entirely my fault but …….3
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I've been on Warfarin for over twenty years now, my veins have basically had enough of it, I'm in the lead up to an operation this year that will mean I no longer need it, and frankly I can't wait.4
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The following posts I'm replying to have been taken from the Barnsley PM thread.
So glad you both got things diagnosed...and what a spookily similar story for you both.JamesSeed said:
I’d drink to that Large, but I’m not sure I’m supposed to.LargeAddick said:
Was going to PM you but seems I can’t. Just experienced similar to you. I bought a new smartwatch and discovered my heart rate was around 145bpm. Had an ECG at the GP and been confirmed as having an atrial flutter. Was already on blood thinners but the dose has been doubled and I’m going on beta blockers too. Have had an echocardiogram too to ensure nothing else going on. If after six weeks the tablets have not brought it down they will shock my heart back into rhythm. Scary times. Difference is I had no symptoms at all and my consultant said that ultimately the new watch may have saved my life.JamesSeed said:Bit of an odd one for me. Got on the wrong branch of the northern line, which meant much stress and missing the beginning of the game. So at least missed the tykes dominant start.
But wasnt feeling 100% and even Macca ‘goal machine’ Gillesphey’s goal didn’t change things. My watch told me my heart was racing (145bpm) and I sadly couldn’t put that down to the excitement of the match.Lasted til about 70 mins but had to head home.Heart rate was going from 38-165bpm, so saw the doc this morning. Atrial fibrillation confirmed after ECG at the GPs. Now on blood thinners and beta blockers. Life’s a b*tch sometimes. 😩 I imagine there’ll be quite a few Lifers with similar issues, so I’m in good company!
Thought they all played well in the second half especially. Listened to the commentary on Charlton TV after leaving, and the final whistle blew while I was at London Bridge Station. Another big three points, which again takes some of the pressure off for the Stockport game.
Glad your getting treatment and hopefully we will both be fully sorted very soon.Good luck with your treatment.I’m thinking of upgrading my Fitbit watch to a smartwatch.
I'm also on thinners, beta blockers, statins, etc. I'd like to say I also do everything to keep it all in check, but I'd be lying.. Timely reminder though, and I'm sure there's a good percentage of us (majority?) thinking we're somewhat invincible. Spoiler alert...we're not! But life is for living, so a balance to be struck, imho. But weighed on the side of taking care of myself.
I also now need to go away and look up the difference between a Fitbit and a smartwatch.
Every day's a school day!2 -
Had a health check this week, where was i was told I've got high blood pressure, 3 tests, 150/81,145/74 & 141/72. We've got a blood pressure monitor in doors, that we used and on the same day reading were 122/84 & 113/68. Doctor said i should get a clinically validated one, which i have done (same make as the one the doctor's) and average results over the last few days 122/73, including this morning when I got up it was 121/76 and after 1 1/2 hrs dog walking through Bostall Woods, it was 121/73. I know I've got to loss a couple of stone and walk 10K steps everyday, not sure what to make of the results at the docs, other than perhaps their machine isn't correct.
Got another appointment next, so will go in armed with my results, don't really want to start taking tablets.1 -
guinnessaddick said:Had a health check this week, where was i was told I've got high blood pressure, 3 tests, 150/81,145/74 & 41/72. We've got a blood pressure monitor in doors, that we used and on the same day reading were 122/84 & 113/68. Doctor said i should get a clinically validated one, which i have done (same make as the one the doctor's) and average results over the last few days 122/73, including this morning when I got up it was 121/76 and after 1 1/2 hrs dog walking through Bostall Woods, it was 121/73. I know I've got to loss a couple of stone and walk 10K steps everyday, not sure what to make of the results at the docs, other than perhaps their machine isn't correct.
Got another appointment next, so we go in armed with my results, don't really want to start taking tablets.
You could try going to your Pharmacist and ask them for a free check, maybe don't say you are checking against the Drs tests but that you are not confident your home device is testing positive.
* It is recommended that before taking your blood pressure you relax for 2 minutes, then take your BP, then relax for a further 2 minutes and take it again and then relx again for 2 minutes and take a third reading. The reading recorded out of the 3 is the lowest one. Invariable the 1st one is the highest in most cases.7 -
guinnessaddick said:Had a health check this week, where was i was told I've got high blood pressure, 3 tests, 150/81,145/74 & 41/72. We've got a blood pressure monitor in doors, that we used and on the same day reading were 122/84 & 113/68. Doctor said i should get a clinically validated one, which i have done (same make as the one the doctor's) and average results over the last few days 122/73, including this morning when I got up it was 121/76 and after 1 1/2 hrs dog walking through Bostall Woods, it was 121/73. I know I've got to loss a couple of stone and walk 10K steps everyday, not sure what to make of the results at the docs, other than perhaps their machine isn't correct.
Got another appointment next, so will go in armed with my results, don't really want to start taking tablets.
Is your doctor female, very attractive by any chance ?3 -
Kap10 said:guinnessaddick said:Had a health check this week, where was i was told I've got high blood pressure, 3 tests, 150/81,145/74 & 41/72. We've got a blood pressure monitor in doors, that we used and on the same day reading were 122/84 & 113/68. Doctor said i should get a clinically validated one, which i have done (same make as the one the doctor's) and average results over the last few days 122/73, including this morning when I got up it was 121/76 and after 1 1/2 hrs dog walking through Bostall Woods, it was 121/73. I know I've got to loss a couple of stone and walk 10K steps everyday, not sure what to make of the results at the docs, other than perhaps their machine isn't correct.
Got another appointment next, so we go in armed with my results, don't really want to start taking tablets.
You could try going to your Pharmacist and ask them for a free check, maybe don't say you are checking against the Drs tests but that you are not confident your home device is testing positive.
* It is recommended that before taking your blood pressure you relax for 2 minutes, then take your BP, then relax for a further 2 minutes and take it again and then relx again for 2 minutes and take a third reading. The reading recorded out of the 3 is the lowest one. Invariable the 1st one is the highest in most cases.0 -
Baldybonce said:Kap10 said:guinnessaddick said:Had a health check this week, where was i was told I've got high blood pressure, 3 tests, 150/81,145/74 & 41/72. We've got a blood pressure monitor in doors, that we used and on the same day reading were 122/84 & 113/68. Doctor said i should get a clinically validated one, which i have done (same make as the one the doctor's) and average results over the last few days 122/73, including this morning when I got up it was 121/76 and after 1 1/2 hrs dog walking through Bostall Woods, it was 121/73. I know I've got to loss a couple of stone and walk 10K steps everyday, not sure what to make of the results at the docs, other than perhaps their machine isn't correct.
Got another appointment next, so we go in armed with my results, don't really want to start taking tablets.
You could try going to your Pharmacist and ask them for a free check, maybe don't say you are checking against the Drs tests but that you are not confident your home device is testing positive.
* It is recommended that before taking your blood pressure you relax for 2 minutes, then take your BP, then relax for a further 2 minutes and take it again and then relx again for 2 minutes and take a third reading. The reading recorded out of the 3 is the lowest one. Invariable the 1st one is the highest in most cases.1 -
After being diagnosed with atrial flutter I had a cardioversion this week to shock me back into 'normal' rhythm. So far so good. Downside is I'm now on three extra tablets per day and my dosage of apixaban (blood thinner) has doubled in strength. Feel like I'm rattling now !!0
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Mr O's blood pressure is always higher at the doc's.
We have a monitor at home & he's tweaked his diet which is keeping him off medication as, like you, the steps aren't the issue.
Good luck 👍0