- Recent injury 23rd October 2004
... the doctor if they are going to tell me to take more Aleve and do stretching exercises.
Thanks in advance for...
- Help, is this a re-herniation? 20th October 2004
... any anti-inflamatories take them, otherwise, maybe Aleve would help you for the time being. Good Luck!!
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- Help! Still have back pain 14th October 2004
... found ways to manage by taking Ibuprophen (advil, aleve etc...) and warm baths, as well as stretching. I...
- My pain has taken over 29th September 2004
... swore off all pop and to lay off the percocet and Aleve for now to let the stomach settle down. I too get...
- Bone harvest site hurts 3 months post Fusion 16th September 2004
... rubbing to.
Your not alone. Just give it time. Aleve works pretty good if it's really bothering you.
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... my 4 month checkup, the doc said it was ok to take Aleve for it; he said enough time had passed since surgery...
- Anti-Inflammatories/ What has worked 14th September 2004
... cannot sit due to knife like pain. Doctor put me on 4 Aleve a day: 2 in morning, 2 at night (12 hrs apart). Helping...
- prednisone for tail bone inflammation after sugery? 11th September 2004
... my back and don't want it back!). So I'm taking 4 Aleve a day (someone on here said Aleve was bad?) and MSM...
... Aleve is a class of anti imflamatories, you can take up...
- What exactly is a fusion and who does it help? 4th September 2004
... materials' success of fusion, like taking Ibuprofen, Aleve or certain other inflammatory meds.
Of course...
- mri results please help 30th August 2004
... on too small of a dose to see a difference. Also, Aleve is good too. I don't think we are allowed to give ... but you can ask your PCP what the script dose of aleve is. Good luck....
- pinching nerve in the behing. 29th August 2004
... some anti inflamitory's. My Ortho was always big on Aleve , which never did anything for me. You might also...
- 6 1/2 Wks Post Op Lami/Disc L4-S1 25th August 2004
... told him that I am terribly achy, I had been taking Aleve , which didn't do anything for me, he gave me an rx...
- what can i do to releive back pain? 24th August 2004
... experience. Keep taking your Ibuprofen, I found that Aleve is very good. My dr had me taking two Aleves which...
- Bulging disc-how does it heal??? 19th August 2004
... that he has two bulging disks, they told him to take Aleve for pain and discomfort and to start physical therapy...
- ALIF questions (kinda long) 19th August 2004
... unbearable, but it did hurt. I was allowed to take Aleve because I was 2 months out of surgery and that helped...
- Any alternative to Advil??? 18th August 2004
... you probably know this already, but Aleve seems to work pretty well, especially if you take...
... I agree with Dave, Aleve does work great. Two is not the prescribed amount...
- Any Thoughts? 11th August 2004
... seems to be good. It is pretty bad today, but I took 2 aleve and that helps, it is so hard: you do too much and...
- Tired of fighting the "back" battle - Advice? 8th August 2004
... guess that is where I would start.
Have you tried Aleve ? I'm sure you have. Sounds like you've tried many...
- New to board, L5 S1 Laminotomy,? inside scarring 6th August 2004
... wanted me off all pain meds in 10 days also, take Aleve . Then he sends me to PT where they were stretching...
- Anyone experience burning ( on fire ) type pain? Please Reply 5th August 2004
... movement can aggrivrate your nerves and cause pain. Aleve is very good too. I too have really bad pain when...
... sciatica is really the lesser of my concerns. Motrin, Aleve , tylenol, and even stronger meds like Bextra and Neurontin...
- sciatic pain, any suggestions? 1st August 2004
... behind your back. Other than Ibuprofen, I don't know. Aleve does pretty good. I hope you feel better soon....
- Why are my nerves so ticked off the past 3 days? 6 weeks post fusion? 31st July 2004
... surgeon it was hurting badly, he gave me the ok to take Aleve morning and night to help (I know about not taking...
... the future. My surgeon may feel it is too early for aleve (I'm a bit over two months post fusion), but I will...
- I am desperate! Pain Meds - Is it just me??? 6th July 2004
... paperwork.
I think that all of us try to get by with Aleve or Motrin or Tylenol before we jump to narcotics....
- 1 year, 1 month post L5/S1 discectomy laminectomy 17th June 2004
... story is actually a pretty good one. I only take Aleve for lower back muscle pain, much like I did before...
- severe pain in back but dont know y 5th June 2004
... to the area and an anti=inflammatory such as advil, aleve , etc. If it doesn't seem to get better, you should...
- To Lori J. HELP ! 30th May 2004
... headache . I have OTC Tylenol arthritis and Excedrin and Aleve and aspirin, etc. but none of it has ever done a bit...
- Brooke79 is doing fine!!! 18th May 2004
... pain free maybe once in awhile I need a Tylenol or Aleve (big deal!).
I am SO glad you posted! Thanks...
- Post Surgery Update 14th April 2004
... for pain and in the morning I only have to take 1 Aleve and I'm good for the day. I'm feeling a lot less...
- Siatic Pain is killn me. Can you Help? 14th April 2004
... have never given me any . Of course I have Tylenol, Aleve , Excedrin and the like but don't touch pain for me...
- Thorasic and neck pain w/knumbing in back, neck, and hands 23rd March 2004
... neck and mid back. The medicines have been motrin, aleve , Vicodin, neurontin (way to expensive since I make...
- Back Pain So Bad I Can't Walk 13th March 2004
... try over the counter anti-inflammatories such as aleve or motrin. Use ice or heat on the painful area......
- Need input from those who have had lumbar fusion....... 2nd March 2004
... gastritis. Presently he is just taking Advil and Aleve , which gives him only minimal relief (and long-term...
- Pain M.D. Gives Up on Me 6th February 2004
... Thistle, Omega 3 oils, lots of amino acids.. I take 6 Aleve per day along with 8 Norcos, and 6 Zanaflex. Add...
- back pain think its pleurisy 3rd February 2004
... you can help the discomfort a great deal by taking Aleve regulary. I take 2 every 10-12 hrs. There is also...
- Back Pain and Fall 25th December 2003
... inflammitory and see if that helps any. Something like Aleve ... Usually a muscle strain will respond to an anti...
- sciatic discomfort 20th October 2003
... most of yesterday with a heating pad on and taking aleve .
thanks
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- For those who have had a Discectomy 26th September 2003
... inflammatory? If not, maybe try an over the counter like Aleve or something. Let me know if this helps, or if you...
- after microendoscopic disectomy 15th September 2003
... taking any anti inflammatories? If not, maybe try Aleve or something like that. Let me know if this helps...
- Severe Back Pain - no relief 6th September 2003
... side.
I called the doc this AM and he said to take Aleve (2 pills 2x a day) in addition to these pills. Is...
- How do you feel after back surgery? 19th August 2003
... really helps w/inflammation - & Vioxx or E-Strength Aleve or Advil (etc) WITH food to prevent ulcers- helps...
- L5-S1 Hemilaminectomy with microdisectomy 2 10th August 2003
... the form of Medrol (steroids), lots of Vioxx (I used Aleve 3 ea. 3x a day before I got the Vioxx) and ICE (this...
... really bothers me, I gave up on vioxx and am back to 3 Aleve 3x/day which works much better, go figure. PT says...
... m determined to get back soon! I do take generic Aleve , the naproxen sodium you mentioned. It's better than...
... trying to just take a naproxen every now and again or aleve for pain. I just took 1 pain pill the day after I...
- Problem with lower back/upper butt, and it hurts. 6th August 2003
... adding to your pain) - try anti-inflammatories- advil, aleve (x-strength) WITH food to avoid ulcers. Also, may...
- night sweats, dizziness, vertigo a week past surgery? 21st July 2003
... stopped the Vicodin sometime mid last week, just taking Aleve . I'm going to call NS office tomorrow and see what...
- Just got back from MED 2.5 weeks ago. at present have more pain than before 20th July 2003
... celebrex, vioxx etc). If not, you may want to ask, or try Aleve or something OTC. Anyway, try not to worry and give...
- Ha the Micro - D, still have syptoms 19th July 2003
... take an anti-inflammatory like vioxx or ex-strengh aleve or something w/food. Please realize it's just a matter...
- One year post op doing well 14th July 2003
... I'm off pain meds. I take a muscle relaxer and RX aleve . I'm back to work and although it's difficult to...
- update re. footdrop - surgery 8th July 2003
... me feel hot, sleepy and constipated. I took three Aleve , 1 mg of Xanax and rolled on the couch for the night...
... I'm not much for pain drugs), but was told to take Aleve for my 1st week after surgery and I took plenty of...
- Had IDET and feeling better! 6th May 2003
... ainkillers in over 5 weeks, and have even stopped the daily aleve . I began PT in late December and went 2X a week and...
- Help!!! 27th March 2003
... from any OTC meds with anti-inflammatory, such as Aleve .
I was also told aspirin was fine to take, although...
- spent night at the ER 18th March 2003
... impingement.
Hang in there! Anti-inflammatories like Aleve or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) can really help. So...
- 13 wks Post IDET, Need Advice ASAP! 17th March 2003
... m going to ask for Vioxx (I'm taking way too many Aleve and ibuprofen) and PT. If he doesn't respond, then ... free until the end of the day. True, I'm taking 3 Aleve s and 4 ibuprofen every day [img]http://www.healthboards...
- L5-S1 hemilaminectomy with microdiscectomy 3rd March 2003
... for some & do nothing for others- they might choose Aleve or Advil. On BAD days I went straight for the Vioxx...
... aerobics) and/or anti-inflammatories (ASA, Ibuprofen, or Aleve ), and learning not to over stress these bulging discs...
... that down & you'll feel much better. Extra strength Aleve or others work also of course - whatever you take...
... img] He asked what I was taking for pain, I said Aleve and he shook his head. "It's a cycle, if you don...
... started to help alot. I have to say the heavy dose of Aleve worked very well on my muscle pain also, guess time...
... Cool is good for inflammation. E-strengh advil or aleve etc shld help if no Vioxx. You shld have less & less...
- back and chest pain 28th February 2003
... think you may have pulled a few muscles. try heat or Aleve till you can get to the doctor because you may have...
- Just wanted to say thank you..... 19th February 2003
... over an hour to hear this doctor tell me to go take aleve because he can't help me until the 2nd epidural on...
- Medication question 7th February 2003
... How come so many people are told to take stuff like Aleve or Ibuprofin or Extra Strenght Tylenol for our back...
- Post-IDET back flare -- my theory 4th February 2003
... was the disk sticking out a little.
I was taking Aleve and ibuprofen and it was getting a little better,...
- Can't work from home any more! Help! 29th January 2003
... even took a Vicodin as well as the maximum dose of Aleve and ibuprofen [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb...
- Almost 8 weeks post-IDET -- Update 25th January 2003
... slightest activity? Are you back on stuff stronger than Aleve ? Sorry for the all the questions. Just curious......
... of my meds, so this time I might try staying on the Aleve a little longer.
No exercise programs like the elliptical ... and I didn't want that.
Right now I am just taking Aleve and ibuprofen to try to keep the inflammation down...
- IDET Update - 6 weeks post 15th January 2003
... driven more than about 20 minutes, I'm still taking Aleve 2 or 3 times a day, I haven't done even gentle exercises...
- Telzey 14th January 2003
... get it after I see him next week. I'm still taking Aleve 2 or 3 times per day, but no other pain meds.
So...
- T7 problem 12th January 2003
... of Oxicontin, 100mg of Ultram, 10 mg of Ambien, 2 aleve tablets, and 25mg. of benedryl for my allergies. ...
- to fuse or not to fuse?? 6th January 2003
... haven't been on painkillers at all, just ibuprofen and aleve , even before the IDET. I do have a high pain tolerance...
- IDET being done Tomorrow!!! 18th December 2002
... symptoms. I do get deep aching in my sacrum but sometimes aleve or naprosyn will take care of it. I still don't have...
- Baxter and Telezy how are you two? 17th December 2002
... better this evening, maybe because I'm back on the Aleve . The Aleve takes a while to kick in, and my trying ... again. I talked to my doc and he said I could take Aleve for the rest of my life without side effects. Hmph...
- 2 level fusion/3month post op 9th December 2002
... I would take anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or Aleve . Tylenol is more of a pain relief medicine and doesn ... Vicodin for the pain, but right now I am just taking Aleve and it is really helping keeping the swelling down...
- Had IDET on 12/2 7th December 2002
... off the Vicodin after the first day, just on 2 or 3 Aleve each day. But I'm REALLY taking it easy. Mostly...
... post-IDET. I'm feeling pretty good. Still taking my Aleve , still doing nothing but lying down or standing up...
... day 9 after my IDET and I am feeling fine. Still on Aleve twice a day; I can really feel the swelling when it...
... spasming, but I was super careful today and took extra Aleve and tightened the brace so tight it made me sick to...
- IDET on Tues. 4th December 2002
... lie down or stand the entire day. I'm only taking Aleve now. I took Vicodin the first couple of days but am...
... 2 on L5-S1. I'm feeling great and am only taking Aleve (anti-inflammatory) right now. However I am still...
... disk first thing in the morning, but after taking my Aleve and moving around a little I usually feel relatively...
- Long haul flight soon - can I take aspirin AND anti-inflammatories? 2nd December 2002
... hi there. I dont know if I can help you any but Aleve is a nsaid (naproxen sodium) an anti-inflammatory...
- Telzey 1st December 2002
... stairs yesterday.
I'm off the Vicodin, back on only Aleve today, hooray!
Still pretty sore but I'm optimistic...
- GOOD LUCK TELZEY 1st December 2002
... down or stand, but I am off Vicodin and only taking Aleve , hooray.
Well, back to lie down and rest... more...
