Dicolfenac for back pain.

[Scarlett]

Having been unable to stand up or walk for weeks now, I am finally succumbing to the fact that I will have to take drugs-anti-inflammatories, to help me walk again. Thing is, as I have ulcerative colitis (ulcers in colon) I am not really supposed to take them. Has anybody else tried Diclofenac or Voltaren, and had any adverse effects? Has it worked?

[OBonio]

As far as I know (and I'm no expoert, so take this not as advice), Declofenac/Volteran irritate the bowel more than Ibuprofen do. Which, in your case, wouldn't be a good thing. Maybe going to the doc might be an idea? A muscle relaxant may be more beneficial than anti-inflammatories.

[dadasupreme]

Hi. I'm a Physiotherapist by profession. Voltaren is just a brand name given to the generic name Diclofenac, so they are one and the same. They DO cause severe stomach irritation and Ulceration so people who have ulcerative problems should stay well away from them. There are stronger anti inflammatories that are more gentle on the stomach. However as a general rule, make sure you take anti inflammatories with food. This will "dilute" their effect on the lining of the stomach and intestines.

[Scarlett]

Thanks for your help! Do you know the name of any stronger anti-inflams which are better for ulcerative problems? Thanks!

[Scarlett]

Ooh, also, how would you rate a steroid injection in comparison? Surely that won't affect my stomach?

[dadasupreme]

You have to remember that im from a different country and brand names are different. However Mobic(r) and cataflam(r)seem to be as good as voltaren(r) but gentle on the stomach. Vioxx(r) and Arcoxia(r) are Stronger. Refer to a GP or Pharmacist Please!

[dadasupreme]

With regards to coricosteroid injection... theyre much more powerful, however they have to be targeted precisely to be effective. They are usually given as a last resort. Taken in the spine they might be a little risky due to the enormous nerve supply.

[Lindy Loo]

Scarlett I am suprised at you!! After all those helpful answers you've posted and asking this question!! Go and see your Doctor and get some proffessional advice. He will know what is/isn't safe for you to take. Good luck and take care. I really hope you feel better soon.

[nicnicnic]

I was prescribed them for period pains once and they gave me really sharp stomach pains, so i dont take them anymore

[nicnicnic]

sorry didnt really answer anything there did i?! anyway i would say you shouldnt take them based on that because they are not supposed to be taken with certain stomach conditions. Sorry this is a bit blabbery but i get what i mean !!

[Scarlett]

Ha ha Lindyloo! That is exactly what I was thinking!! But it is ALWAYS easier to answer other people's problems than to see a way out of your own!! I'm not proud!!! x