NSAIDs and Kidney function (Anti-inflamatory drugs in general)

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Product:	Anti-inflamatory drugs in general
Date:	11/06/08 (53 review reads)
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Advantages: Do Not Take Them

Disadvantages: Quite a few

As a sufferer of Membranous Nephropathy (Nephrotic Syndrome), an Idiopathic disease of the Kidneys (Idiopathic meaning; no-one knows how it starts and if it does, WHY it stops), with a dolly mixture for a prescription, I have been repeatedly told to steer well clear of Anti-Inflammatory drugs.
When it comes to pain, I am limited to what tablets I can and can not take when I feel a minor ailment coming on, at the very top of this list is Ibuprofen, probably the best known of the Inflammatory group.

Although a brilliant tablet for earache, toothache, headaches and every other "ache", Ibuprofen and Aspirin are known as NSAIDs-Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs, other drugs in this group include everyday tablets such as Diclofenac and arguably Paracetamol (although the amount of NSAIDs in Paracetamol is negligible)

As NSAIDs can cause severe Renal conditions, I would say to anyone who takes them on a regular basis who has Kidney problems to curb your intake.

Adverse Reactions to Anti Inflammatorys include Diarrhea, Nausea and Ulcers.

People who suffer from IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome) should stay well clear of all forms of Profens as they can cause Gastric bleeding.

With an already altered Renal function, the Anti Inflammatory drugs can cause an already high blood pressure to go even higher, even for people taking medication such as Ramipril and Statins (Atorvistatin etc), to keep blood pressure levels as low as possible.

If you have not been diagnosed with a Renal disorder, it is always a good idea to check for symptoms, these include:- Oedema of both the face and lower legs (especially the shins)
Extremely frothy deposits of urine, due to protein and blood being passed through the glomeruli
Hypertension-High Blood Pressure and so on

Some key points before taking NSAIDs

DO NOT TAKE

* during pregnancy
* if you suffer from liver, kidney or heart problems
* if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) or SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)
* if you suffer from rhinitis, asthma or breathing problems
* if you have ever had an unusual reaction from taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Other NSAIDs include Mefenamic Acid, Naproxen and Diclofenac.
* if you have ever suffered from peptic (stomach) ulcer
* if you have ever had blood clotting problems

ALWAYS KEEP ALL TABLETS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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