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07/01/09 10:00 AM

"Why is Ibuprofen considered so bad for diabetics? I have read that it can increase kidney damage."
Asked By: misspatl  
Category: Kidney Disease

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I am a 57 year old Type 2 diabetic for more than 20 years. I have No neuropathy, retinopathy, or other side effect of diabetes. I have recently been having a lot of trouble with high blood sugars. I also have Rheumtoid Arthritis and take Humera weekly, Methotrexate weekly and 1800 mg of Ibuprophen daily. Without the Ibuprophen I cannot walk, or work or do much of anything. But I am scared of the possible side effects and would like to mitigate them if possible. Thank you, Pat L.

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07/03/09 05:00 PM

Dear MisspatL; Ibuprofen, a great pain killer for osteoarthritis, however, this medicine may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. This medicine may increase the risk of ulcer or bleeding from the stomach or intestines. All NSAIDs (Ibuprofen), may cause congestive heart failure or swelling. Ibuprofen, metabolized in the liver and eliminated in the urine, which can increase the risk of kidney damage. This is more common in the elderly and people with existing kidney disease, heart failure, or liver problems, (time for a conversation with your physician). These organ injuries have been observed with long-term use or at critical times (right after heart surgery). Use caution if you have risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, diabetes, cigarette smoking, male older than 40 years of age, other family members with early heart disease, and are a postmenopausal female. Diabetes is notorious for injury to all the organs listed above. With a history of the diagnosis for 20 years, I would suggest you investigating a viable alternative. Cautions include monitor liver and renal functions, appropriate for methotrexate and Ibuprofen medication. Continue with your super blood glucose management: Continue to following the ABCs; A1C<7, Blood Pressure<130/80, Total cholesterol<200mg/dl, LDL<100mg/dl, HDL>50mg/dl, (goal of 150 minutes per week of activity, will help with BG,HDL and arthritis pain and increase tolerance to range of motions). Pain is no fun and activity is highly recommended, so what do you do??? A possible alternative, check with your PCP or Pharmacist, a coated aspirin, or they may have other viable alternative suggestions. Thanks for asking dLife. Be your best. Regards; Sue for YOU!!
Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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