What is Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful ...

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I don't want to be an alarmist, but I just spent three weeks in the hospital for a perforated ulcer. My doctor belies it was drug induced (the ulcer) and is point to the arthrotec. If you are taking it, please talk to your doctor.

Lynne
Posted on 06/19/09, 08:06 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/19/09  8:52pm
" Thanks lycesq that's good to know though I don't take it everyday.Not sure if it was is doing much good. Glad you are back and are doing okay. Folks were worried about you. "
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Reply #2 - 06/20/09  7:55am
" All us RA friends really need to watch for stomach complications. I was in with multiple blood transfusions several years ago from asprin! I thought i was being so smart by chewing up my asprin and keeping that big pill from burning a hole in my stomach. Instead I had lots and lots of little holes!
So keep a close watch! Glad you are doing better! I know it was scary.
Sandy "
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Reply #3 - 06/20/09  9:58pm
" I am so sorry to hear about your hospital stay. I am just curious. What are the symptoms to watch for?
Jess "
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Reply #4 - 06/20/09  11:47pm
" I can't say if these are typical but I had a lot of pain in my side. "
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Reply #5 - 06/21/09  2:09am
" Hi lyceq I hope you are feeling better now. Thanks for your words of caution. "

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