Originally Posted by
ib4it
Prilosec is a well known acid reflux medicine, does it also have anti inflamatory properies that extend beyond the digestive system?
The reason that I ask is I took one earlier for heartburn and now that I read this thread. I noticed that my knee feels better too.
I am always looking for common denominators.
ib4it,
I wasn't having any stomach problems, but the Rheumatologist prescribed Prilosec to minimize the chance of stomach problems developing after 20 years of taking a dozen aspirin a day.
I did not notice any difference in inflamation nor in the progress of the RA after starting on it. As far as I know, there are no anti-inflamatory properties of Prilosec that extend to the various kinds of arthritis. But, as with all arthritis meds, YMMV.
Best of luck in beating it.