Surferboy,
If things as you say are this bad then perhaps you should consider phoning the emergency GP or even attending A&E! If you do remember to explain that you have been diagnosed but have not yet commenced treatment.
Paracetamol can be taken alongside Ibupofen - but as always perhaps confirm this first with a pharmacist for your own peace of mind (I'm only giving advice based on what I've been told).
Not sure whether you should use the ibuprofen gel along with the tablets 'that may be an overdose of the drug' - read the advice and ask a pharmacist. There are anaelgesic creams that you can use that I think wont interact would be are not very strong!
Hot water bottle or even ice packs could be tried!
Take care and get lots of rest!
Lesley
PS - forgot! Blurred vision, eye pain and headache is something that should be looked on as an emergency regardless of the Lupus. If it were me I would sacrifice my free time and go to A&E for some expert attention today! Perhaps it will even fast track you back to the Rhuemie for all those meds to start.
If things as you say are this bad then perhaps you should consider phoning the emergency GP or even attending A&E! If you do remember to explain that you have been diagnosed but have not yet commenced treatment.
Paracetamol can be taken alongside Ibupofen - but as always perhaps confirm this first with a pharmacist for your own peace of mind (I'm only giving advice based on what I've been told).
Not sure whether you should use the ibuprofen gel along with the tablets 'that may be an overdose of the drug' - read the advice and ask a pharmacist. There are anaelgesic creams that you can use that I think wont interact would be are not very strong!
Hot water bottle or even ice packs could be tried!
Take care and get lots of rest!
Lesley
PS - forgot! Blurred vision, eye pain and headache is something that should be looked on as an emergency regardless of the Lupus. If it were me I would sacrifice my free time and go to A&E for some expert attention today! Perhaps it will even fast track you back to the Rhuemie for all those meds to start.