Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi JoAnn and welcome. I can tell you what I took while nursing for a full year. I literally lived on tylenol & codine . My daughter will be 21 soon so you can see, it was a long time ago.At that time I called the Le Leche League, the national organization who strives to help moms breast feed. I had been on Naproxson prior to getting pg and they said that drug would be ok to use too but I chose not to. If I were you, I'd talk with both my pediatrician (if he/she supported nursing) and Le Leche League. They are both very knowledgeable in this area and should be able to advise you. Hugs, Lori > Hi, I'm JoAnn, and I just joined this list. I am experiencing what I > think must be RA, or something related. I have had aches/pains for > over a decade, but tests have never shown anything conclusive. > However, I have a strong family history of RA, among other problems, > and I'm going in for more tests soon. My dad has had RA for about 40+ > years now, and has had most of his joints replaced, his ankles are > fused, you name it. He now suffers from severe sciatica, and is > more disabled than he ever was, darn it. He's 77 years old, and I > admire him so much for staying active for SO long, despite his pain > (which he's had all MY life, since I'll be 40 in November). > > My sister is now going on disability w/her RA; she's 48 and suffering > terribly. She is on methotrexate and prednisone, I think. Dad has been > on everything over the years, and is currently on methotrexate and > Enbrel. > > My concerns are, of course, that the tests will show nothing, as > usual. I am having horrible stiffness/pain in my right shoulder, down > my arm, elbow, into my wrists on both sides....Ankles, knees, hips > hurt, too. No real swelling, although I have hot joints. But the worst > thing right now, other than pain, is that I'm exhausted and weak. > I " look " fine, so no one gets it. My husband is sympathetic, and > believes me when I'm struggling w/the weakness. > > I am also the mother of six children, ages 22 months through 15 years. > Only my oldest is in school; the others homeschool. That's going okay, > despite my pains. It actually helps for me NOT to have to run all over > from one school to another, if you know what I mean. I've had them in > school before, and I found that more difficult to manage. We also have > special needs; I have a couple of kids on the autistic spectrum, as > well as dealing with sensory integration disorder and speech delay > w/my youngest....Whew. He recently qualified for OT and speech therapy > in our home, thank GOD. That will help (less running around to > appointments). > > Anyway, I joined this list hoping to learn more from you, and to learn > how to give myself what I need. I am used to putting myself last, and > I see now that I cannot do that! I won't be of any use to my kids if I > can't manage this more effectively. > > I am not taking anything at this point, but I hope to get in to the > rheumatologist this week for tests. I can't take Motrin at all; it > wrecks my stomach. I thought I had Crohn's disease last year after > taking Motrin (after I tore 3 ligaments in my right ankle, missing the > last couple of steps while carrying down a full laundry basket, ouch). > I am still suffering from whatever happened to my stomach/colon at > that point, but the stomach pains are gone. (My mom died from > complications of Crohn's disease 9 years ago, when she was just 59 > years old.) I don't know if Tylenol would help w/the pain. I am still > nursing my youngest, and don't think he'll wean for at least 6 months. > I know there must be some drugs compatible w/nursing; anyone know what > might be a possibility? > > Thanks for being here! > JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi JoAnn and welcome. I can tell you what I took while nursing for a full year. I literally lived on tylenol & codine . My daughter will be 21 soon so you can see, it was a long time ago.At that time I called the Le Leche League, the national organization who strives to help moms breast feed. I had been on Naproxson prior to getting pg and they said that drug would be ok to use too but I chose not to. If I were you, I'd talk with both my pediatrician (if he/she supported nursing) and Le Leche League. They are both very knowledgeable in this area and should be able to advise you. Hugs, Lori > Hi, I'm JoAnn, and I just joined this list. I am experiencing what I > think must be RA, or something related. I have had aches/pains for > over a decade, but tests have never shown anything conclusive. > However, I have a strong family history of RA, among other problems, > and I'm going in for more tests soon. My dad has had RA for about 40+ > years now, and has had most of his joints replaced, his ankles are > fused, you name it. He now suffers from severe sciatica, and is > more disabled than he ever was, darn it. He's 77 years old, and I > admire him so much for staying active for SO long, despite his pain > (which he's had all MY life, since I'll be 40 in November). > > My sister is now going on disability w/her RA; she's 48 and suffering > terribly. She is on methotrexate and prednisone, I think. Dad has been > on everything over the years, and is currently on methotrexate and > Enbrel. > > My concerns are, of course, that the tests will show nothing, as > usual. I am having horrible stiffness/pain in my right shoulder, down > my arm, elbow, into my wrists on both sides....Ankles, knees, hips > hurt, too. No real swelling, although I have hot joints. But the worst > thing right now, other than pain, is that I'm exhausted and weak. > I " look " fine, so no one gets it. My husband is sympathetic, and > believes me when I'm struggling w/the weakness. > > I am also the mother of six children, ages 22 months through 15 years. > Only my oldest is in school; the others homeschool. That's going okay, > despite my pains. It actually helps for me NOT to have to run all over > from one school to another, if you know what I mean. I've had them in > school before, and I found that more difficult to manage. We also have > special needs; I have a couple of kids on the autistic spectrum, as > well as dealing with sensory integration disorder and speech delay > w/my youngest....Whew. He recently qualified for OT and speech therapy > in our home, thank GOD. That will help (less running around to > appointments). > > Anyway, I joined this list hoping to learn more from you, and to learn > how to give myself what I need. I am used to putting myself last, and > I see now that I cannot do that! I won't be of any use to my kids if I > can't manage this more effectively. > > I am not taking anything at this point, but I hope to get in to the > rheumatologist this week for tests. I can't take Motrin at all; it > wrecks my stomach. I thought I had Crohn's disease last year after > taking Motrin (after I tore 3 ligaments in my right ankle, missing the > last couple of steps while carrying down a full laundry basket, ouch). > I am still suffering from whatever happened to my stomach/colon at > that point, but the stomach pains are gone. (My mom died from > complications of Crohn's disease 9 years ago, when she was just 59 > years old.) I don't know if Tylenol would help w/the pain. I am still > nursing my youngest, and don't think he'll wean for at least 6 months. > I know there must be some drugs compatible w/nursing; anyone know what > might be a possibility? > > Thanks for being here! > JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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