Re: Recurring pericarditis

Posted By Admin on November 20, 1998 at 15:59:17:

In Reply to: Recurring pericarditis posted by Mary on November 19, 1998 at 21:16:32:







: : : I have had 7 cases of pericarditis since April.  Just got put on cochisine this month.
: It seems to be holding it, but it is too early to tell.  What can you tell us about
: the medicene?
: Thank you
Dear Mary
Colchicine is different sort of medicine to quiet down inflammation. It is widely used in treating gout (a form of arthritis). It also has a role in recurrent pericarditis that is not as widely known.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter.   The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.

yes,  thank you so much for your help.
Mary
Dear Mary
You are very welcome.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.