{"id":5739,"date":"2020-10-06T12:52:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T12:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/?p=5739"},"modified":"2023-03-06T13:06:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T13:06:22","slug":"nsaids-for-arthritis-know-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/nsaids-for-arthritis-know-risks","title":{"rendered":"Taking NSAIDs For Arthritis Pain Relief? 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As many as 1 in 4 regular NSAID users can develop a GI ulcer.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost people may never even feel the stomach ulcer developing \u2014 but stomach ulcers can be very dangerous and lead to serious health complications,\u201d said Amanda E. Nelson M.D., MSCR, Medical Adviser to the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance. \u201cBalanced pain management of arthritis pain symptoms allows for personalized, integrative treatment that might include topical NSAID cream, NSAIDs with a gastroprotectant, physical\/occupational therapy or chiropractic care.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and can affect nearly any joint and occur at any time, starting gradually and worsening over time. Joint pain, stiffness and swelling limit functionality and can affect daily activities.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body causing pain and inflammation.<sup>6<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>While every case is unique, and treatment should be decided between a patient and doctor, it\u2019s important to speak to your physician about pain management and the risk of stomach ulcers if you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>taking high doses of common NSAIDs;<\/li>\n<li>have had stomach ulcers in the past;<\/li>\n<li>combining an NSAID with aspirin (including low-dose aspirin therapy), corticosteroids, or blood thinners; or<\/li>\n<li>are over 65 years of age.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cIf you meet any of these risk factors, your doctor may suggest you take a medicine that can protect your stomach (a gastroprotective agent) to lower your risk of getting a stomach ulcer,\u201d said Hasan Abed, M.D., board certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at Advanced Pain Management in Timonium, Maryland. \u201cSpeak openly with your physician about your concerns. There are so many aggravating symptoms of arthritis; speak openly with your physician to make sure your treatment is not actually adding to the list of issues!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, speak with a healthcare professional or visit www.AllianceBPM.org.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"33%\" \/>\n<div id=\"edn1\">\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"#_ednref1\" rel=\"nofollow\" name=\"_edn1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong> <strong><sup>1<\/sup><\/strong>. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/publications\/factsheets\/arthritis.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/publications\/factsheets\/arthritis.htm<\/a>. Updated January 30, 2019. Accessed September 9, 2020.<strong><sup> 2<\/sup><\/strong>. Crofford LJ. Use of NSAIDs in treating patients with arthritis. <em>Arthritis Res Ther.<\/em> 2013;15(suppl 3):S2.<strong><sup> 3<\/sup><\/strong>. Lanza FL, Chan FK, Quigley EM, Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Guidelines for prevention of NSAID-related ulcer complications. <em>Am J Gastroenterol.<\/em> 2009;104(3):728-738.<strong><sup> 4<\/sup><\/strong>. Alliance for Balanced Pain Management. Why Arthritis Patients Need Balanced Pain Management. <a href=\"https:\/\/alliancebpm.org\/why-arthritis-patients-need-balanced-pain-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/alliancebpm.org\/why-arthritis-patients-need-balanced-pain-management\/<\/a>. Accessed September 9, 2020.<strong><sup> 5<\/sup><\/strong>. Arthritis Foundation. Osteoarthritis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/diseases\/osteoarthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/diseases\/osteoarthritis<\/a>. Accessed September 9, 2020.<strong><sup> 6<\/sup>. <\/strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/basics\/rheumatoid-arthritis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/basics\/rheumatoid-arthritis.html<\/a>. Updated July 27, 2020. 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