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My GP has just prescribed Naproxen Enteric Coacted. I have been unsuccessful taking Diclofenac Sodium along with a Omeprazol (for gastro help) - suffer with acid reflux!

Does anyone find Naproxen a successful NSAID with regards to inflammation/pain?

My GP really is not sure what to prescribe next if Naproxen has similar gastro effects! She said that I probably would suffer a reaction and thinks I have a bad intollerance to NSAIDs. I do have problems with Ibruphen and even Paracetamols.

If anyone has suggestions I would be grateful. I still have no new appointment with Specialist so can't get Specialist advise until beg. March.

Thanks in advance!

Lesley

 

[greenhaggis]

Now I have shingles

Hi, thanks for all the advice!

I started taking Naproxen on Wednesday seem okay told to take half dose for a week, then up if okay. Last night I suddenly found that one side of my head was really sore (like a burn). In the morning my husband took a look an said I had a rash and a couple of lumps. I read the details of Naproxen which said to contact GP in a rash occurs! I went to the GP thinking she would just prescribe a special shampoo and change the meds again, but low and behold I have got shingles and have been prescribed with Aciclovir. GP also advised to not take the Naproxen as well. The side shingles is present has also affected my eye - lots more pain.

I'm not sure about contagious period at present, will have to check on NHS Direct. I don't know what I'll do if I should not be going out - it will be very difficult handling the school runs.

It never rains but pours!!!

Lesley

 

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Thanks everyone!

Karen - Regarding contagious - apparently it is contagious but only by exposure/touching to the spots until they have scabbed! My GP said just to keep washing my hands! The virus normally can't be caught from sneezing or coughing. My few lumps are so hidden under my hair nobody can see I even have Shingles!

I took Aciclovir within approx. 15 hours of having a lumpy/burning head and so far I have yet to blister not sure if I ever will. The GP does still think its Shingles due to the burning sensation/rash/lumps and location on one side of head. I have been lucky especially as the rash had reached my eyelid and gave me pain but did not develope any further!

The pain has been far less than what I get with SLE. Luckily the SLE pains are not bad this week as I have no NSAIDS now to take at present except Paracetamol.

Thanks again!

Lesley

 

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Hi Lily,
You are correct, people that have never had Chicken Pox can catch it but supposedly only by contact with the spots. However, people that have not had Chicken Pox are more likely to contract the virus from someone else that has Chicken Pox as it is transported via sneezing/coughing(airbourne) and touching spots. Shingles can't be caught by anyone - it is just a reactivation of the virus of someone that had already had Chicken Pox.

Am feeling better already and am glad I can go about my life as normal. It would have been a nighmare few weeks otherwise!

Lesley