- Job advice 31st July 2006
... night with a large pillow under my knees and a few Ibuprofen usually took care of it.
While in college I majored ...
When the weekends come I just lay around eating Ibuprofen . Basically thats what I do after work to.
Hum...
- Dr in the morning 31st July 2006
... I also find that 600mg ibuprofen (advil) helps me a lot. God bless you and your baby...
- horseback riding with bum disks? 26th July 2006
... after the shot), in addition to the Oxycodone and ibuprofen . I get injection numero 3 next week, and I'm seeing...
- Back Pain from Accident 26th July 2006
... or see a doctor or physical therapist. I've tried ibuprofen , but it usually knocks me out...but not the pain....
- HELP! Goofing around & now can't sit up! 23rd July 2006
... any pain subsides. You might also want to try some ibuprofen or something. (though with my disc problems, absolutely...
... and seems to be spreading. I'm in so much pain, and ibuprofen ain't touching it at all. I would feel better if I...
- Fusion and arthritis medicine 21st July 2006
... patients.
My first surgeon had me on 2400 mg/day of ibuprofen . My fusion failed. But when I questioned him about...
- MS Contin Side effect question! 20th July 2006
... take oxy ER 2x day at pretty high dose along with Ibuprofen and Hydrocodone through the day for breakthrough pain...
- Had successful spinal fusion in 2000 if anyone has a question I sure have been there 18th July 2006
... they are making me feel abit better so just taking ibuprofen . Getting out of bed is quite frankly a nightmare and...
... Presley,
ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory. Please talk to you dr. about...
- What did I do wrong? 8th July 2006
... teacher so I had some time off. I went on vicodin and ibuprofen and rest. Soon I started physical therapy, and did...
... have to take something (vicodin, oxycodin, and/or ibuprofen ) every three hours. I have no idea how you brave folks...
... took yesterday.
4:30 am oxycodone (7.5-325) and ibuprofen 600 mg
(felt pretty well, had my mom drive me ... idea)
12:20 pm oxycodone
3:00 Vicodine and 600mg ibuprofen
7:00 vicodine
8:30 chlorzoxazone 500mg (muscle relaxor ... to roll off of) so I took an oxycodone and 600 mg ibuprofen then layed there for 20 minutes, then had my wonderful...
... are similar to Codeine. Plus you are taking all that Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants. Please at least do a search...
... all so much. It concerns me too. The vicodine and ibuprofen were perscriped by GP, and the oxycodone was perscriped ... voiced my concerns. He was more concerned about the ibuprofen and said to limit it to 3 a day. I have felt my breathing...
... I am taking ibuprofen around the clock right now until some of this subsides ... term only.
At bedtime, I take my last dose of ibuprofen plus 50 mg benadryl to help me sleep. It's done well...
- 2+ weeks post surgery 7th July 2006
... time release type pain meds along with a Motrin or Ibuprofen type med. The breakthrough pain that comes with using...
- Upper outer left calf pain 5th July 2006
... search for a cure yet? I also have taken a lot of Ibuprofen and don't want to continue with that. Tried the chiropract...
- anyone here have surgery for LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS ??? 26th June 2006
... and give you wisdom on making the right decision. Ibuprofen helps somewhat.
Carole...
- Sick & tired of my back 23rd June 2006
... sessions and gave a prescription for Skelaxin and Ibuprofen 800 if needed.
Well this is June and I had to go...
... percocet, darvocet, hydrocodone, tylenol, vicodin, ibuprofen , the list goes on. I also had 3 epidural steroid injections...
- Completely lost.... 23rd June 2006
... give me ANY meds for anything and told me to take Ibuprofen . If Ibuprofen was enough to take care of the pain...
- Injections 10th June 2006
... actually caused it to go off the market), Ultram, Ibuprofen , and many other antiflammatories but no success. Relafen...
... glucosamine, Mobic, Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, Ultram, Ibuprofen , and others (pretty much all your typical antiflammatory...
- Ibuprofen/Vicodin/Soma - Questions 8th June 2006
... another story), so at this point, the doctor prescribed Ibuprofen (just regular 200 mg. Motrin, two tablets three times...
... resting my head. I have tried all of the meds from ibuprofen to Percocet. I have found the best for me is Flexeril...
... time, as muscles have memory..
It is ok to take ibuprofen with drugs that contain some acetaminophen. Just ... dont take other NSAIDS with ibuprofen (such as asprin, naproxen, etc)...
Now, I take...
... I have 600mg ibuprofen , but don't take it as much as I would like. I am...
- Thorasic Back Pain for 10+ Months, Doctors not helping 8th June 2006
... painkillers and they gave me naproxen after an argument, as ibuprofen makes me feel sick.
this also made me feel ill...
- 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE II 8th June 2006
... if i herniated my L5/S1. I've been taking vicodin, ibuprofen , valium, etc., but icing it seems to give me the most...
- Long-lasting muscle spasm/tightness??? 7th June 2006
... the original injury (2.5 months ago) has been 600 mg ibuprofen pills, which had only one refill. By the time I thought...
- 4 Weeks Fusion Chapter 3: The saga continues 7th June 2006
... me on a pack of prednisone & switched from XST to ibuprofen . Seems to be making a difference. Still taking the...
- Back brace for 3 months? 2nd June 2006
... while we're in the fusing process? I was told no ibuprofen or no arthritis medicine until fused. I really.. ... .miss my ibuprofen . Also, has anyone ever heard of bing cherry juice...
... lucosamine and chondroitin (supplements) and the dangers of ibuprofen (for post-fusion patients) are very debatable and ... back it up - yet. Likewise, it is very common for Ibuprofen to be prohibited for fusion patients but other doctors ... Just a personal note: I was taking 2400 mg of Ibuprofen daily during my first year post-fusion. I didn't ... by a new surgeon and he does not allow the use of ibuprofen or any other NSAID. There you have it. Best of luck...
- Upper Back Pain 31st May 2006
... relieved my back any. In the past I have been on Vioxx, Ibuprofen , Relafen-non of them touched my back except Voltarin...
- celebrex question 30th May 2006
... Definitely, an improvement. :) Better than overdosing on ibuprofen which my Drs. always prescribed....
... really expensive. I haven't done well with OTC NSAIDS - ibuprofen makes me retain fluid, aleve-type (naproxyn) makes...
- Constant Back ache 29th May 2006
... squat when you lift (lift from your legs). Aleve or ibuprofen can help too. Good luck, let us know how you are doing...
- Bad or Really Bad? 28th May 2006
... different days for 20 min. at a time, try hot baths, ibuprofen . These were things that worked for me for some relief...
- Back spasms :( 28th May 2006
... much
the only thing doctors have said is to take ibuprofen and paracetemol but frankly their effects are pretty...
- Small Back Pain 19th May 2006
... BALM which can be found at most pharmacies... Also, ibuprofen can help too for the bad moments..
Maurice...
- lower right back pain 13th May 2006
... move it, but could just be muscular... Take 3 or 4 ibuprofen (yes, double the norm).. Or start with 2 and take...
- 12 Weeks Post Op And Fused !!!!! 12th May 2006
... goes. I cant help but wonder about the high doses of ibuprofen that you were on as far as your fusion being absorbed...
- how can I tell which is causing the most pain? 10th May 2006
... thing. I take 2400 mg/day of regular over-the-counter ibuprofen and it makes a huge difference for me (I wouldn't...
... Suzy-Q: You're taking much more ibuprofen than I was when my doc told me I was taking way too...
... root cause - what is?
Hi carken - 2400 mg/day of ibuprofen is a high dose. It is routinely prescribed, however ... like my fusion my not be happening, I asked if the ibuprofen was a factor and my surgeon dismissed it and cited...
- Suggestions Welcome, PLEASE! 5th May 2006
... Tylenol #4 (1 tablet 3 times a daily) for the pain, Ibuprofen (800 mgs./3-4 times a day) for inflamation and have...
- back too straight - 14 year old 5th May 2006
... the doctor.
Any ideas on how to treat this? Ibuprofen is not helping, even 4 at a time. We will probably...
- Looking for anyone who has had same pain 27th April 2006
... a dr visit on May 4 for that.
I've found that ibuprofen helps with the pain/inflammation better than Vicoden...
- please give advice or experience 27th April 2006
... I was able to manage the pain with my prescription ibuprofen . I still had leg pain, but it was nothing compared...
- Discectomy & laminectomy L5-S1 22nd April 2006
... from the pain is from my meds - Vicoden ES (3/day), Ibuprofen 800 (3/day, and Lyrica (3/day). I hate being on all...
... was done to relieve it? I am still on Vicoden ES, Ibuprofen and Lyrica for all the pain. I just want to get off...
- Question regarding epidural?? 22nd April 2006
... Hello Bearo-
I take 2400 mg of Ibuprofen a day. I take 2 (10) mg Fexeril at a time anywhere...
- Upper back killing me 21st April 2006
... do this within 72 hours of injury... I suggest ice, ibuprofen (take 3 or even 4 with food... This is basically...
- Much needed advice 18th April 2006
... arthritis, and bulges, and to continue to take the ibuprofen that was already killing my stomache. I asked him ... and neck and shoulder pain and he said to take the ibuprofen for that too. He sent me to a regular md for pain...
- Hoping your knowledge willhelp my undiagnosed back pain 14th April 2006
... Bextra until they ripped my stomach up and then just Ibuprofen and finally Flexeril. It was a year into this that...
- lower back pain should i go to the er 14th April 2006
... can run the appropriate tests.
Did you try any ibuprofen ? That will help with the inflamtion.
You in...
- very concerned 13th April 2006
... and do that every few hours.... Also, take some Ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours. Just take it easy and dont do...
- Neat Pain Scale 12th April 2006
... distracting. Mild painkillers are effective. (Aspirin, Ibuprofen .)
4 Can be ignored if you are really involved...
- Hi, new here--questions 6th April 2006
... were tried. I'm wondering if you are taking too much ibuprofen . That could account for the nausea. Do the topical ... things you're using have aspirin or ibuprofen in them? I do think the pain could also cause nausea...
... time to time.Pain meds can cause it to. Especially ibuprofen and any codien products.Try to always take with food...
- What does a reherniation of disc feel like? 25th March 2006
... might be arthritis in SI joint and prescribed PT and ibuprofen . But, the pain now is so much I'm taking vicodin...
- Dont understand the MRI report 25th March 2006
... strengthening exercises and the like), anti-inflammatories ( Ibuprofen and others), epidural steriod injections, and actually...
- Thinking about you, Suzy-Q 15th March 2006
... he went into enormous detail to tell how the ban on Ibuprofen developed., A certain rare condition exists with...
- BMP Questions for QCook and All 13th March 2006
... about why I was told to take the maximun dosage of Ibuprofen ! Oh, I have plenty of questions for him.
I realize...
... does not believe there is any CREDIBLE evidence that Ibuprofen hinders fusions. Again, he cites his sources and...
- New to the Board... An Intro. 9th March 2006
... recommendations.
pain... im taking darvocet and ibuprofen only. im also smoking marijuana to help dull my senses...
- Does anyone have any suggestions.... 8th March 2006
... is good but isn't an anti-inflammitory. Try taking ibuprofen because if it's inflammation it will bring it down...
- Suzy-Q, Ibuprofen after fusion??? 2nd March 2006
... Me three, I would kill for an ibuprofen 800.
Sheri...
... Well, I have been busy doing some research on this Ibuprofen after fusion question. Considering that I 1) have ... I was 'resorbing' my fusion as I was absorbing my Ibuprofen ! Thoughts? Suzy-Q...
... done as much addtional research as I can on this ' Ibuprofen after fusion issue' but my danged neck/arm/hand problem...
- lower back pain,miserable 2nd March 2006
... is laying on my stomach I discovered last night. Ibuprofen and motrin don't seem to touch it, nor tylenol. ...
- 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE 1st March 2006
... had to take any vicodin for several days, just some ibuprofen along with the lyrica. I can really tell when it's...
- Update - pain management clinic 16th February 2006
... He gave me extra-strength vicodin, a strong dose of ibuprofen , and the same muscle relaxer the ER gave me last week...
- What To Expect If Hardware Is Removed 31st January 2006
... quite lame. I take only Flexiryl now and tons of Ibuprofen - I have been white -knuckling it thinking things...
- Microdiscectomy vs. Fusion? 29th January 2006
... I really am joking, but it does help). Also the ibuprofen as needed. If anyone is on the Kadian- do you feel...
- new member - snowmobile accident 23rd January 2006
... been able to take the edge off the pain by throwing ibuprofen into the mix...The doc gave me Darvocet, but that...
- Accupunture 22nd January 2006
... immediate after the second session. I was only taking ibuprofen before but was in a lot of pain.This week I have...
- 2 Weeks After Surgery 14th January 2006
... nerve feelings down both legs. Came home, took an ibuprofen - was OK by the evening. Then a couple of days with...
- Need Advice on pain relief for degenerative spinal disease. 9th January 2006
... control that works. I was on all the usual stuff... ibuprofen (which still helps), neurontin (for nerve damage)...
- Help I am in so much pain 5th January 2006
... Vicoprofen because I was taking Kadian with 1200 mg of ibuprofen . I was still in a lot of pain. I asked to switch...
- Wine for back pain? 20th December 2005
... tylonol and a few other over the counter "pain killers". Ibuprofen and Advil are both just anti inflam. just read the...
- Microdiscectomy 16th December 2005
... work. Had a bout of mild sciatica today, but took an ibuprofen and did some exercises and it helped a bit. I know...
- Preparing for surgery 5th December 2005
... I have stopped what they gave me and simply taking ibuprofen for the inflammation....
- I've tried so many pain meds and they aren't working anymore! Whats next? 5th December 2005
... is contstant and mild) and only occassionally take ibuprofen . The problem with meds is our bodys adjust and get...
- Microdiscectomy - 2nd day home - problems with foot 2nd December 2005
... spaced out and my eyes look terrible! I am now on the ibuprofen which is fine. ( Just hate that Voltorol) My back...
... a dull ache in my back, but am only taking the odd ibuprofen for the inflammation. This morning I had a dull pain...
- what pain is "normal"? 28th November 2005
... long term daily chronic pain med over naproxen and ibuprofen . Of course, if anything is inflammed, then the motrin...
- Two weeks post-op...had to go to ER yesterday 28th November 2005
... primary tonight about that-I try to take Acetametaphen, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium right now over the percs, but...
- DDD at age 18 27th November 2005
... football. Before I found out that i have DDD i took ibuprofen daily, to the point that it no longer worked.
...
- 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE 27th November 2005
... bending restrictions are lifted and I'm ok to take ibuprofen . I think it's odd he doesn't need to see me again...
... dilantin, similar to Neurontin, along with percocet & ibuprofen . Last night I got in bed & felt a pop in my hip area...
- Back Surgery and Smoking? :/ 24th October 2005
... for pain. My doc said DO NOT take anything that has ibuprofen in it, because it will inhibit the growth of your...
- living with degenerative disc disease 23rd October 2005
... go back to on any type of narcotics. I cannot take ibuprofen because I am on coumadin and a drug to regulate my...
- MRI can someone tell me what this means 20th October 2005
... glucosamine/chondriton, Cherry juice are natural helpers. Ibuprofen and other arthritis drugs may help pain with a side...
- Hi everyone 6th August 2005
... only when the pain isn't controlled by tylenol or Ibuprofen . Mostly though, the percs are for my neck. I had...
- Hip & Low Back pain, Thigh & Bum - Sitting horrible!! Help! 24th July 2005
... visit my doctor which instructed me to use heat & ibuprofen & she also gave me exercises to do. I did these &...
- has anyone on the boards 22nd July 2005
... pain cycle. In fact, I started this morning: 800 mg. Ibuprofen every 8 hours and vicodin, especially before bed so...
