Arthritis Fighting Drugs: The Ulcer Connection
Arthritis Fighting Drugs: The Ulcer Connection
by:JR Rogers
If you read these chronicles, you know that I have constantly warned about the dangers of using NSAID s to tackle arthritis pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause serious problems and ulcers are one of them.
When we talk about NSAID s, we can include products like aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin and many more. The newer group of NSAID s is also implicated. I am talking about Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra.
The risk factor for ulcer complications is lower with the last group of prescription drugs but as most of you know, Vioxx was recently pulled from the market because of possible cardiac implications. Of course, the drug companies and the government are taking a closer look at the other two drugs in that category.
Ulcers: No Fun and They can be Yours
Our stomachs have natural bicarbonate that protects us from ulcers. However, the amount of bicarbonate is controlled by prostaglandins and in some parts of your body, they can cause inflammatory responses.
When you listen to television commercials, they talk about Cox-I and Cox-II inhibitors. I am referring to ads for products like Celebrex and Bextra. Now, these two enzymes are in charge of manufacturing prostaglandins. The one that protect your stomach is of the Cox-I type. They control the amount of bicarbonate released into your stomach. The Cox-II type deals with inflammation through prostaglandin production.
The Bextra and Celebrex Connection
This is what I call high-end NSAID s. They are prescription drugs and very expensive. Supposedly, these drugs control inflammation with less stomach irritation or complications. Of course if they follow the course of Vioxx, they will not be on the market much longer either. The point is, these drugs were touted for their ability to control inflammation from arthritis with less stomach complications.
The Use of NSAID s and the Stomach
When you are using an NSAID of any kind, it holds back the ability of your body to produce prostaglandins that protect both your stomach and inflammation. In short, it inhibits your body s ability to offer this protection. So, do you have to suffer with arthritis pain or risk the ulcer?
You have Two Options Available
If you feel you must use an NSAID, and I caution against them, then you should use a product like Prilosec (an over-the-counter antacid) or, Prevacid or Nexium (prescription). These drugs reduce the production of acids and if taken at the same time as an NSAID, reduce the ulcer risk.
Frankly, I am a strong advocate of using a pharmaceutical quality liquid glucosamine. Most osteoarthritis sufferers get great results and there is absolutely no ulcer risk involved. Certainly, there is no risk of cardiac problems associated with using liquid glucosamine.
The choice seems easy to me.
JR Rogers is the owner of Synflex America Inc. makers of Syn-flex, a premium glucosamine arthritis formula for humans and household pets.
The author s statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not provided to diagnose or to suggest that liquid glucosamine and chondroitin will treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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