- Diagnosed with Discogenic Disease 14th September 2007
... tylenol, tylenol with codeine, ultram er, bengay, ibuprofen ...NOTHING. I'd at least have a ray of hope if something...
- Update on Drpepper4133 6th September 2007
... on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen . I should receive a call today from the Neuro sur...
... on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen . I should receive a call today from the Neuro sur ... you have inflammation somewhere.
Hopefully, the Ibuprofen will get rid of it.
Have they done a nerve conduction...
... on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen . I should receive a call today from the Neuro sur...
- Stiffness & Achiness Along Sides of Spine 25th August 2007
... feel the same as when I get spasms. I have tried otc ibuprofen & tylenol, and I have a few percocets left from 2...
- Non narcotic pain relief for herniated disks in lumbar region 23rd August 2007
... have helped slightly was Vicoprofen (vicodin with ibuprofen ), after I took it a couple weeks. Percocet with tylenol...
- Pre op pain returned suddenly... 23rd August 2007
... thats why its hurting. She advised me to take an ibuprofen , put a heat pack on it and rest.
Has anyone else...
... Take an ibuprofen ? At 9 weeks post op, that's all you're taking? Wow...
- A Lumbar Discourse 18th August 2007
... Atenolol for hypertension, and then the hydrocodone and ibuprofen .
My husband of 45 years died 1 1/2 years ago...
- Thoracic Disc Disease - anyone help? 15th August 2007
... v e got good days and bad days. I use Tramadol and Ibuprofen daily. Getting a good nights sleep isn't easy. I've...
- JohnM61---spondy question for you and others 11th August 2007
... the edge off slightly was Vicoprofen (viocdin with ibuprofen instead of Tylenol). Not even muscle relaxers helped...
- Herniated disc (L4-L5), Sciatica due to it... and exercise. 1st August 2007
... see the Ortho. Dr. I have also been taking Advil ( ibuprofen ) in 600mg doses every 6-8 hrs. and it seems to help...
... I would be careful taking all that tylenol and the ibuprofen too. It can really take a toll on your tummy and...
... Justoneofus, I take the ibuprofen during the day while at work and then wait a little...
- New to the forum 26th July 2007
... broken" comes to mind.
I have been taking advil ( ibuprofen ) in 800 mg doses a couple times a day which is barely...
... there are many different treatments to try other than Ibuprofen and PT. There are many different meds (anti-inflammatories...
... Friday am. I need something to manage the pain and ibuprofen doesn't seem to work anymore....
- Quick? Has anyone here taken morbic for sciatic pain? 19th July 2007
... also told by the doctor not to take any aspirin or ibuprofen while using this. But those are the only two things...
- Need Help Regarding Meds. change 14th July 2007
... something to do with it. Im not sure, but taking an ibuprofen has helped w/ my headache. Today so far, the hot ...
... something to do with it. Im not sure, but taking an ibuprofen has helped w/ my headache. Today so far, the hot ...
- lower back pain 13th July 2007
... assuming that would be muscle spasms? i have 800mg ibuprofen and it kind of helps. i read that icing it for 20...
- Old problems coming back due to work 9th July 2007
... Hes been takeing 4 Ibuprofen before he goes to work and after he gets home. The...
- Spinal Pain 7th July 2007
... later either. Try the ice & heat and see if maybe some ibuprofen might help. If it keeps getting worse, definitely...
- HELP PLEASE! 3 weeks post op L5 S1 Fusion 7th July 2007
... approximately 30 mg per day. Plus I take 80 mg of Ibuprofen every 4 hours and muscle relaxer at bedtime.
I...
- Does anyone have experience with Indian Health Services? 6th July 2007
... get by w/o a Dr's visit, and was icing it and taking ibuprofen . The ER did a back X-ray and a CT scan to rule out ... . Note, no PT ordered.
My meds have included: ibuprofen 800 mg bid, darvocet 1-2 q 4 hours, pepcid so that ... I can tolerate the ibuprofen . They gave me neurontin which helped with the pain...
- Dr appointment update 4th July 2007
... some (including Vicoprofen, which is vicodin with ibuprofen in it) and got severe bruising. This has happened...
- After 3 surgeries, what should I do next? 1st July 2007
... helps is the vicodin(as I constantly try stuff like ibuprofen and other stuff like that)
I just want to make sure...
... surgeon tell you not to take anti-inflamatories like ibuprofen for the first 3 months? The NSAIDs interfere with ... replacements) and have a minimum of 1 more month without my ibuprofen . :(...
- Nsaids 24th June 2007
... pepper is right, it is called vicoprofen and it has ibuprofen instead of tylenol. My sister in-law has to take...
... wanted to take the hardware out then. I have taken Ibuprofen within the last 8 months, but I am also 21 months ... fusion done at one level, micro surgery and only took ibuprofen for 6 weeks after surgery for pain and she fused and...
- Questions about scoliosis 20th June 2007
... just to the left of his spine. He's popping a lot of ibuprofen . I don't know what to think.
His dad is taking...
... might want to see if there's anything better than ibuprofen for him to take. Does his pain keep him awake? Of ... popping a pill. At least, that's how I feel. But if ibuprofen isn't helping him enough, it might be something to...
- nighttime back pain ... confused! 19th June 2007
... up to try and walk it off but just ends up taking ibuprofen and a sleeping pill.
I know it's not much info...
- Claudication...(long) 16th June 2007
... that helped much. I tried Vicoprofen (vicodin with ibuprofen instead of tylenol). It sort of lessened the pain...
- Traumeel and Zeel for DDD and arthritis? 14th June 2007
... wondering if it is working for anyone.. I dont like taking ibuprofen all of the time, and would rather take something natural...
- Any danger in running/exercise with herniated disc? 8th June 2007
... left back just above that. The pain subsided with Ibuprofen and rest to the point that I can walk and sleep pain...
- Scoliosis, discopathy l5 s1, sth else. Can I do sports? 6th June 2007
... and also an over the counter anti-inflamatory, like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. That may give you some relief, and it...
- Floating Ball in Lower Back??!!! 5th June 2007
... taking any over the counter antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or aleve? You might want to try a moist heating pad...
- coccyx pain 5th June 2007
... try ice or heat, whichever works better for you, and ibuprofen or naproxen, unless your doctor has prescribed something...
- 12 Days Post-Discectomy 5th June 2007
... miles a day now. I stopped taking pain-killers (except ibuprofen ) the day after the surgery.
I go for my first...
- Humidity and Pain & Stiffness 27th May 2007
... as well. I'm also done with my pain meds, which had ibuprofen in it. SO I'm just taking OTC ibuprofen, but it's...
- Endless back problems 20th May 2007
... find relief, but not complete relief, taking 800MG of ibuprofen (advil) plus 1000MG of Tylenol, together, 3-4 times...
- Can anyone offer any help please! 18th May 2007
... Sulphate quick acting tablets, I've started taking 800MG Ibuprofen three times a day as it acts as a non steroid anti...
- Now I'm scared reading this board 14th May 2007
... chances are very good for fusion.. No smoking and no ibuprofen . The doc didn't tell us this, (ibuprofen) but I read ... it many places. No ibuprofen .
I'm sorry this is long, but I'm a big explainer...
- Walking........ 9th May 2007
... Now, I only take an occasional...very occasionaly ibuprofen and do so....much better. Please understand that...
... pain, but keep overdoing it....
bren we can't take ibuprofen with fusions...sometimes I really feel like they would...
- Narcotic Pain Relievers and Thirst 8th May 2007
... Hi everyone,
I have been taking hydrocodone with ibuprofen (was given to me by my rheumy for my sciatica). I...
- Fibro Flare in full force--3wks after surgery 8th May 2007
... percocet, then 2 weeks later gave me hydrocodone with ibuprofen ) Now its making me wonder.....if they are for Fibro...
- New backpain(advice please) 6th May 2007
... also try some over the counter anti-inflammatories ( ibuprofen or aleve); use ice on it for the first couple days...
- Ok ladies question for you 5th May 2007
... My hydrocodone has the ibuprofen right in it....(instead of tylenol)...
- sciatia/herniated L4 and L5- HELP! 4th May 2007
... absolutely nothing. Then he gave me hydrocodone with ibuprofen , which taken for several weeks seems to deaden the...
- Pain Meds - What do the 2 numbers mean? 1st May 2007
... taking in regard to the daily amount of tylenol or ibuprofen . There are studies out there that say that over a...
- Help! Don't know what to do 29th April 2007
... on.
In the meantime, try using ice and/or heat and ibuprofen . If you can figure out anything in particular that...
- Back spasms 20th April 2007
... become a drug addict!).
In the short term, take some ibuprofen (advil) & try a hot bath or heating pad (I prefer...
- Disc Herniation Help! 17th April 2007
... for pain just dosnt seam to work. First I was given Ibuprofen 800mg. I would take as directed 1 every 4 hours with...
- Source of my back pain? 14th April 2007
... muscle tension & spasms. I would also say to take some ibuprofen and if it continues, to see a physician. And if you...
- Dr. Pepper's Thank You 14th April 2007
... Vicoprofen? It's vicodin (hydrocodone) combined with ibuprofen (instead of tylenol). The thought behind it is since ... the ibuprofen helps with pain as well as inflammation (the disc...
- Severe Back Pain W/bad Stomach Cramps 6th April 2007
... talk. I almost called an ambulance the first time. Ibuprofen 800 mgs helps stop the attack after about an hour...
... nothing but bite a towel kinda pain. I do get an ibuprofen 800 mg right away and the heating pad now. The whole...
- Lower Back Pain (what is causing it?) 5th April 2007
... I had to take what was accessible to me (800mg of Ibuprofen + a heating pad strapped to my back) while I slept...
- Symptom description...anyone know what is going on with me? 29th March 2007
... bloated, and then can't sleep. I have been taking ibuprofen (200-400mg) every now and then.
Thanks again,
...
- I Found A Spine Specialist 29th March 2007
... very powerful anti-inflammatory, far more so than ibuprofen , naprosyn, etc.. And it will bathe everything, including...
- dont know what to do anymore 27th March 2007
... ice, whichever soothes you better, soaking in a tub, ibuprofen if there's no reason you can't take it, and, if possible...
- Question for Sciatic Nerve problem 23rd March 2007
... injections and feels better til the next flare.
So.. ibuprofen .. really isnt gonna touch this kind of pain. Often...
... injections and feels better til the next flare.
So.. ibuprofen .. really isnt gonna touch this kind of pain. Often...
- back feels like a stretched rubber band 22nd March 2007
... also have pain meds or antiflamitory (sp) meds like ibuprofen .
Since it's already been two months, maybe you...
- Problems with Dr.'s 20th March 2007
... so called *nerve* pain drugs, I am allergic even to ibuprofen .....I was on a respirator with that one....so I am...
- I don't understand some stuff 18th March 2007
... your asleep before you go to recovery. Do not take ibuprofen or motrin for 1 year. Do take the meds as prescibed...
- Back pain help 16th March 2007
... fixed by fixing a mechanical problem not by giving me ibuprofen and telling me to get plenty of rest.
But I really...
... doubt rest alone will do anything, also been taking ibuprofen like doc said to stop it from swelling. The chiro...
- Identifying Lower Back Pain! Please Help! 12th March 2007
... feeling a tiny bit more relief but nothing.
I take IBUPROFEN and the pain subsides substancially. When it wears...
... better, and I had to take Naproxen for pain relief. Ibuprofen didn't do it. My advice is to keep doing MILD exercise...
- Lower back trouble..can't do much of anything but rest..arrgggghh! 12th March 2007
... some over the counter anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen or Aleve. Also, since it can be very difficult to...
- Please Help! I Am Freaking Out! 10th March 2007
... Thanks Pepper,
I just took some ibuprofen , have no meds left from surgery. That was 10 months...
- New and could use some advice... 5th March 2007
... stretching and anit-inflammatories over-the-counter, like Ibuprofen aren't working, I'd run to your Doc and have him focus...
- Back pain and numbness 27th February 2007
... discomfort, is taking hot baths, heating pad, ice, ibuprofen for swelling and rest.
Take care and hopefully...
- Spondy Newbie 23rd February 2007
... afraid to wreck my stomach lining, though do take ibuprofen occassionally when it's too crazy bad. I was thinking...
... afraid to wreck my stomach lining, though do take ibuprofen occassionally when it's too crazy bad. I was thinking...
- scoliosis 22nd February 2007
... heck of a lot for scoliosis pain. I used to take ibuprofen three at a shot three times a day. I did that for ... was never ever pain free. I wonder now if all that ibuprofen contributed to an early diagnosis of osteoporosis...
- Do facet joint injections work at ALL? 18th February 2007
... episode and it never lasts more than a week, so I take Ibuprofen , bathe in epsom salts, and use my cane until it subsides...
- Sooo Confused 18th February 2007
... for the first several days.. So not advil, motrin ( ibuprofen ), naprosen (aleve) and no asprin. After several...
- lumbar cast/EMILY 15th February 2007
... help me get a good night's sleep. I had only taken Ibuprofen or Naproxen Sodium for years, and it didn't really...
- Conservative Therapy - What works? 14th February 2007
... I started using my tens unit again, heating pad, ibuprofen and got some new exercises from my dr. I'm feeling...
- Spinal and now having sciatica pain 14th February 2007
... you something a little stronger for the pain. The Ibuprofen may cause stomach irritation if you take that much...
- Why....? 10th February 2007
... If you are able, I would take ibuprofen instead of tylenol. It is an anti-inflammatory and...
- News from Suzy-Q - Fusing! 8th February 2007
... great. I, too, know people who are on large doses of ibuprofen with no ill affects. Better than the narcotics. Keep...
... with you on the other board, I've begun taking the ibuprofen 800's again. They give me some relief, of course...
... knows (well us too) how much you need them.
The ibuprofen is still helping me, but I'm only taking 800mg a day...
- Any idea about what I have and what I can do? 7th February 2007
... coming back. Again, tried all the meds and taking 800mg ibuprofen 3X a day to keep the pain down. This time it is a...
- My Back gave OUT,what do I do? 6th February 2007
... Sometimes you might need a muscle relaxer. I would take ibuprofen 800 mg not really for pain but for inflammation if...
- what pain meds to try? 2nd February 2007
... weeks. (strong anti-inflamms that you can't take with ibuprofen ). No effect whatsoever.
Then it was just paracetamol ... and ibuprofen (no effect).
For last 2 weeks, dextroproxyphene...
- Im New and first post for back 30th January 2007
... I also cant start my day unless I take 800 mgs of ibuprofen , just to get around my house. I'm worried about liver...
- Post Op Nerve Pain - Will it go away?? 30th January 2007
... impossible and it aches whatever position I'm in...
Ibuprofen helps a little for this but it cuts right through...
- Back worse after chiro...trying other things besides narcotics 28th January 2007
... away the pain (less than an hour or so), I am eating Ibuprofen like candy, taking Skelaxin during the day and Soma...
