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On Plaquinil, Diclofenac Sodium For Seronegative RA, Unable To Tolerate Severe Gastroparesis, Increased Urea. Can It Be Reverted ?

hi. i am 48, female, seronegative RA for 18 years, on plaquinil 200mg bd, diclofenac sodium 50mg daily and deltacortil 5 mg daily. had to stop methotrexate few months back due to severe gastroparesis . i was unable to tolerate it,though had taken earlier for many years. yesterday my blood urea came at 8.5mmol/l range is 2.14- 7.5mmol/l. electrolytes and creatinin, albumen, s. cortisol are all normal. its first time it has come this high. whether methotrexate episode is to blame or chronic use of NSAID. I feel fluid retention but no swelling on feet. my question is. can this level of urea be reverted back. i cannot stop taking Nsaid because it helps in passing the day. which NSAID is least damaging to kidneys and fit for longterm use, pl mention generic name as well . thanks
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).

Yes this level can be reverted back

It may be because of chronic NSAID intake

Instead of NSAID take tablet tramadol plus paracetamol as it is a good analgesic with minimal side effects. It is not nephrotoxic and do not lead to fluid retention also

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On Plaquinil, Diclofenac Sodium For Seronegative RA, Unable To Tolerate Severe Gastroparesis, Increased Urea. Can It Be Reverted ?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Yes this level can be reverted back It may be because of chronic NSAID intake Instead of NSAID take tablet tramadol plus paracetamol as it is a good analgesic with minimal side effects. It is not nephrotoxic and do not lead to fluid retention also I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.