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Yesterday I had the worst flare I've ever had and could barely move. None of my usual meds would help so I had to see the out of hours doctor as I desperatey needed something to keep me going til i see the rheumy on Thursday. He gave me meloxicam and tramadol, which seem to be working, but I have been feeling very sick. I was wondering if anyone else has taken these and how oyu got on with them?
Maria
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Hi Maria,I've taken Tramadol but they didn't help much with the pain.  I don't know what dosage you are taking.I started by taking two and it made me feel quite ill.Tried taking one, but the following day I had nausea.Can't help regarding the Meloxicam,havn't heard of that one before. Breane.x
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Hi Maria, same here, I am on tramadol 100mg x 4 per day. They dont really help much, but I dont get any side effects at all. Never hears of the other drug, hopefull someone will know about it. BARBARA
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Hi Maria,
Sorry to hear you are unwell.
I haven't taken either drug but Meloxicam is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug, it's possible it could irritate your stomach.
Hope you feel better soon.
Love, Doreen xx
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have you got a temperature? you poor lady- sending you a cyber snuggly pumfled up pillow and a hot chocolate when that tummy settlesxxhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Maria_R wrote: He gave me meloxicam ...... I've had Meloxicam before but only as a suppository. I didn't think it was very strong so I was put onto Ketoprofen ( also as a suppository ). If you're taking it orally it could definitely upset your stomach. A friend is someone who knows all about you but loves you anyway!
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Hi Maria i take tramadol and find that if you eat before taking it this stops you feeling spaced and sick , hope this helps
Sophie x
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm on 50 or 100 mg 4 times a day of the tramdol but I've only been taking 100mg twice a day so far. the pain and stiffness has settled more today- i just feel exhausted- and as you put it Sophie, spaced. I've been falling asleep in front of the tv most of the day. To be honest, I'm just so glad to get some relief from the pain. I haven't been as bad as this since just before I was diagnosed.
Jenni - I haven't got a temperature as such- but have been getting a bit 'hot flushy'.
Maria
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Hi Maria We are both in the same boat at the mo - maybe we should compare flare stories  I am finding that I can no longer take morphine based drugs. I took oromorph yesterday morning and it made me violently sick. Last night I tried Tramadol again and that too made me sick. This resistance to morphine has been coming on for a few months now but it could definitely be the tramadol causing your problems. Really hope you feel better soon! MUCH love Jeanxxxx
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Hi hope your tum settles soon do have a stomach protector drug aswell alongside other medication,just a thought. glad gp saw you so quickly. ive not taken either of those drugs. can only say hubby ahd tramadol and had problems with it. take care can relate to the spaced out feelin. jean hope your flare settles,had u thought askign try no morphine related pain relief due to problems your having i would youl need pain releif that u can tolerate. hate thoguht seein u suffer with added chest rouble alongside. warm hugs to you both. lv melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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jeanb wrote:Hi Maria We are both in the same boat at the mo - maybe we should compare flare stories I am finding that I can no longer take morphine based drugs. I took oromorph yesterday morning and it made me violently sick. Last night I tried Tramadol again and that too made me sick. This resistance to morphine has been coming on for a few months now but it could definitely be the tramadol causing your problems. Really hope you feel better soon! MUCH love Jeanxxxx
I cant do oramorph or tramadol for the same reason. sicky. especially after the MTX upsetting the tummy. patches might be a way forward Jean- have you thought about them?
Jenni x
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 Doh! No, hadn't even thought about it, Jenni, but will ask GP. Thanks for this. xxxx
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Poor Maria! I am so sorry and sad to hear of this nasty flare!
I have Tramadol by my bed and used it for my hip pain but i found it made me quite nauseous and panicky as do other opiates..
Much love,
Amanda
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I'm sorry you're feeling so unwell. I take Tramadol, get no side effects, but as others have mentioned it doesn't relly help with the pain.
Jean - I was on patches when my back and RA were bad together. I wasn't too bad when I started apart from being in a cold sweat, but after a few weeks I started to feel very sick and faint, so had to come off them. It doesn't mean that you will have those side effects, though.
Lyn
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odd really- the tramodol helps with the pain but makes me feel sick. Seems as if it's one or the other! I've found that sipping peppermint tea helps to settle my tum. Thankfully I haven't actually been sick.
anyway- off to rheummy tomorrow so will see what's going on.
Thanks for your advice everyone.
Maria x
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Hi Maria, So sorry to hear your in so much pain with a bad flare. I too take Tramadol and find that it makes me feel queasy and spaced out. I was recently given a morphine path, because of sever pain in my back (4 prolapsed discs), but have not plucked-up the courage to put one on yet. Please to hear you're feeling a bit better and hope your rheumy can help to sort out the flare. love, Barbara XXXXXX
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Hope your appointment goes very well for you, Maria!
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Thinking about you this morning, Maria, and praying all goes well for your rheummy appointment.
Love Jeanxxxx
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Hope you had a good appointment Maria.
Jean - so sorry to hear that you are suffering again. Are you seeing the rheumy soon?
Julie
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It's my own stupid fault, Julie, for taking myself off the meds. They do say there's no fool like an old fool! A bit better today - thanks for asking
Love Jeanxxx
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