- I want non-surgical success stories-any? 15th August 2004
... At this point, I am not taking any meds (except for ibuprofen occassionally), and am doing PT about once a week...
- Post-op fusion pain med question 3rd August 2004
... Which doesn't feel like much. I wish I could take Ibuprofen , as that's always helped me with pain in the past ... menstral cramps, headaches, etc). But my dr says no Ibuprofen until about 8-10 wks post-op. And regular Tylenol...
- Post L5-S1 Microdiskectomy Leg Pain...Anyone? 2nd August 2004
... have helped a little. SO, you might want to try some ibuprofen .
Doesn't this stuff make everyone feel old?...
- sciatic pain, any suggestions? 1st August 2004
... and if you can, one behind your back. Other than Ibuprofen , I don't know. Aleve does pretty good. I hope you...
- Feeling So Frustrated and scared!!!! 29th July 2004
... I just had the one injection, that made me go from Ibuprofen to Vicodin. The one inj was enough. I have such a...
- Wondering on drug 27th July 2004
... your heavy hittin' drugs like Vicodin (hydrocodone)
Ibuprofen is good too for those minor pain days
Good luck...
- Morning Back & Leg Pain (Sciatica) 27th July 2004
... it. I take 2 to 4 a day. Also, I take Ultram and Ibuprofen . Have you tried blocks, acupuncture or a chiropractor...
... they may do to my liver or kidneys. I take 3 800 mg Ibuprofen a day and this scares me too.
I do not consider...
- back pain? whatta you think? 21st July 2004
... the lower back shooting down some into my leg. Took ibuprofen , woke up in what seemed to be enough pain to justify ... eased (this was the point at which I discovered that Ibuprofen , or Darvocet, or whatever was pretty much useless...
- What could this be?? 19th July 2004
... battle the bulge). Take it easy for a few days. Ibuprofen is good for reducing inflammation and will help the...
- IN A STICKY SITUATION: PLEASE READ, I WISH I WZ "FREEDA" SHIP ME OFF WITH THIS PAIN 3rd July 2004
... hours)
Soma 350 mg- 2 a day, (morning and night)
Ibuprofen 100 mg- 6 a day (every two hours)
I am crying ... can fuction to get ready for work. I have to take 2 Ibuprofen 's and 1 Hydrocodone or I cannot even stand up all...
- So much pain at night!!! 30th June 2004
... sometimes I try to use Ice and a heating pad along with Ibuprofen and pain meds. nothing ever seems to work for me neither...
- SI dysfunction 28th June 2004
... back on my right side. My family doctor prescribed ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant. These did not help. I then...
- 17 years-old with a bad back 28th June 2004
... soreness. When school started, I was taking a lot of ibuprofen just to be able to sit at the desks during the day...
- Swelling of Feet and Charlie Horse's in Calf 13th June 2004
... Taking any anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen ? That can cause pretty dramatic foot swelling and...
- How Do I Know If It's.... (First post here, please help) 10th June 2004
... if it's muscular or if I popped a rib down low.
Ibuprofen doesn't seem to work. Ice doesn't work and heat doesn...
- 3 months post surgery;still in pain 8th June 2004
... day and supplemented the pain with 3x 800mg does of Ibuprofen on bad days. I had a few narcs that I saved for the...
... day and supplemented the pain with 3x 800mg does of Ibuprofen on bad days. I had a few narcs that I saved for the...
- 22 y/o, post-discectomy L4-L5 and still in pain 31st May 2004
... instead of my left. After PT, my doctor suggested 2-3 Ibuprofen every day and that I should learn to deal with the...
- Upper outer left calf pain advice please 2nd May 2004
... espectively.
Also, it's should be noted that if I take Ibuprofen or Vioxx, the pain goes away and I almost feel back...
- Any Suggestions? Pain Dr. Wants to do Caudal Block 23rd April 2004
... the morning, to coat the stomach, then usually 800mg ibuprofen 3 x a day IF I remember to-LOL.
The first neuro I...
- Anterior Cervical Fusion of C 5-6 6-7 Neck 9th April 2004
... discomfort by using LOTS of Naproxen, Vioxx , Relafan Ibuprofen , not all at once but different pills at different...
... discomfort by using LOTS of Naproxen, Vioxx , Relafan Ibuprofen , not all at once but different pills at different...
- Looking for answers... 8th April 2004
... problem you could look into something stronger than ibuprofen for a little while. I take baclofen now for my muscle...
- Lower back pain 2 years after partial laminectomy. 25th March 2004
... about damaging my liver or kidneys by taking too much Ibuprofen . This is a very different pain from what I had before...
- Good fusion outcomes wanted! 20th March 2004
... physical therapy etc. The doctor gave me 800 mg of Ibuprofen to take 4 times a day plus extra strenth vicoden 4...
- hello, and can you help me? post-micro-surg, L5-S1 19th March 2004
... meds to about 3 per day . . also taking ibuprofen a few times a day also ... btw .. when I stood up...
- anyone had a muscle spasm in their sacrum and did it affect the sciatic nerve 11th March 2004
... its instability. Currently taking muscle relaxants, ibuprofen and hydrocodone which provide relief. However, have ... neurologist, back doctor, pain clinic, etc. The Ibuprofen doesn't seem to do much for my sacroilliac region...
- Normal EMG, but all these symptoms 11th March 2004
... pinched nerve. Dah! This all was on MRI. He said to take Ibuprofen . Like that was a
new idea. Anyway, I bot a hm-traction...
- Morning Back Pain 11th March 2004
... green light--that type of movement).
I've tried ibuprofen , with little-or-no improvement; and having my husband...
- Had Mylegram Friday-HELP!!! PAIN!!!! 8th March 2004
... did the procedure and they told me to rest and take ibuprofen . That did NOTHING! I took some darvocet but it just...
... did the procedure and they told me to rest and take ibuprofen . That did NOTHING! I took some darvocet but it just...
- bone spurs on spine! 3rd March 2004
... dr. should take a look. You might try naproxyn or ibuprofen to help with the inflammation. Good luck.
Carol...
- New here- ESI question 15th February 2004
... labor) so don't let the doctors treat this as such.
Ibuprofen is good for inflammation and if you need heat, only...
... labor) so don't let the doctors treat this as such.
Ibuprofen is good for inflammation and if you need heat, only...
- implantable neurostimulator 11th February 2004
... told me he could increase my meds. whoopee!!!! 800 mg Ibuprofen 5 or 6 times per day already. I can imagine what my...
... wasn't for me.Mart7 is right about the amounts of the ibuprofen that you are taking being harmful.Not only to your ... rather shocked that your Dr would Rx you this dosage of ibuprofen .And I cannot beleive that your Dr hasn't offered you ... severe pain that you must be having with just plain old ibuprofen .you really need something more than that.In this day...
... narcotics or anything else. I didn't know however that Ibuprofen hurt the kidneys. I have been on it for about three...
- Back Pain - New, Scared, Need Advice! 1st February 2004
... was on a lot -- dilautid/vicodin, ativan, zoloft, ibuprofen , I forget what else) and released me from the hospital...
- Need Help Back and Tailbone Injury Wont Go Away 13th January 2004
... and wasn't properly treated. Doctors kept giving me ibuprofen and physical therapy but it didn't get better. Now...
- Low Back Went out Yesterday - any Reccomendations? 12th January 2004
... Another thing you can do is take an anti-inflammatory ( ibuprofen ). Eliminate all activities which aggravate the back...
- Severe lower back pain and teeth problems? 10th January 2004
... going on. Of course, anti-inflammatories (aspirin, ibuprofen , etc.) are all
about this. But maybe antibiotics...
- Help me help my fiance! Please! 6th January 2004
... any type of surgery.
He is in pain constantly. Ibuprofen doesn't help; celebrex doesn't help. Can anyone suggest ... muscle massage help? Acupuncture? Anything besides Ibuprofen ? I'm desperate. Thanks!...
... any type of surgery.
He is in pain constantly. Ibuprofen doesn't help; celebrex doesn't help. Can anyone suggest ... muscle massage help? Acupuncture? Anything besides Ibuprofen ? I'm desperate. Thanks!
Hello Cyndee, As you...
- ssi and my disabilitys questions 2nd January 2004
... sentence for me.I have now stopped taking the 800mg ibuprofen as they are not working.my muscles are on fire every...
- Low back causes hip pain? 27th December 2003
... The real problem is the doctor will only prescribe Ibuprofen because he says, "I don't want yo to do something...
... The real problem is the doctor will only prescribe Ibuprofen because he says, "I don't want yo to do something...
- Good laminectomy outcomes wanted (really, all experiences) 15th December 2003
... also spoke of using NSAIDS. I must confess I LIVE on ibuprofen . I take 800mg before and after ANY activity that I...
... come back, but only for brief time, say overnight. Ibuprofen takes care of it, and I am reminded to take it easy...
... trouble. Microspine prescribed a muscle relaxer and ibuprofen for that, and that helps tremendously (pain went from...
... been the big issue with me (haven't used more than ibuprofen in more than a year). Rather, it's been working on...
- In Tears Someone Help please :( 2nd December 2003
... boot, therefore when someone actually is in pain it's Ibuprofen or nothing. Not even Darvocet. I am currently taking...
- need help please 24th November 2003
... right leg pain and gave more meds and advised to take Ibuprofen for three weeks and come back and see him. this is...
- Newbie here! Q's about Laminectomy. 13th November 2003
... that that are trouble. I'm on no pain meds beyond ibuprofen and an occasional valium for spasms. Still, as is...
- 4 months post-op from lumbar spinal fusion and laminectomy 8th November 2003
... getting any antiinflamatory medicines like Advil, or ibuprofen . My doctor says that is a no no for spine fusions...
- High Blood Pressure from Meds 29th October 2003
... I have been taking 800mg ibuprofen 3 times a day consistently for a couple months, as ... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... causing blood pressure to elevate but I did find info on Ibuprofen . Gosh, you try and take the over the counter meds ... blood pressure.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( ibuprofen , naproxen sodium, aspirin) occasionally can raise...
... I rarely take over the counter medicine. The ibuprofen is prescription. Yes our stores all have them and...
- Treatments for Mild Bulging Disc 26th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- back pain 23rd October 2003
... take Bayer Back & Body pills and was wondering if ibuprofen would be better. I have regular ibuprofen and prescription ... 800 mg ibuprofen also....
... relaxant with the anti-inflammatory?
I always think ibuprofen is the best choice for pain, but that's just my opinion...
... of aspirin and 32.5 mg of caffine. I usually take ibuprofen also. It always worked for me but thought I would...
- can chiropractors work safely on discs?? 23rd October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- still having left buttock pain 22nd October 2003
... without bad side effects, for the pain, and 8oo mg of ibuprofen for inflammation. you probably have herniated discs...
- IDET procedure 20th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- back pain 20th October 2003
... thing you should do is continue taking the advil or ibuprofen regularly ie, every 6 or 8 hours whatever it tell...
- Now I'm depressed.... 13th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Burning means permanent nerve damage? 13th October 2003
... all-
I'm pretty sure ultracet has tylenol in it, not ibuprofen . That 'cet' suffix usually means tylenol. I do think...
... girl youre right - ultracet has tylenol in it, not ibuprofen . & yeah we'll all have to deal with getting off our...
- question about pain meds 13th October 2003
... hours, i am much better now, and am taking 800 mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day, and ultracet as needed. it helps take...
- Help!!! I need some sleep. 10th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Columbus, OH chiropractor (no health ins) 9th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Successstory and other nucleoplasty patients: How was your recovery? 9th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Checked with the doctor's office about the "Patch" 8th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- In reference to the pain patch 7th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Hello...newbie here! 7th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Pain Patches 7th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... it. So can I take other meds with it, like 800mg ibuprofen ? Doubt if I should take the vicodin, but will check...
... your Dr office and ask them if you can use either ibuprofen or the vicodin for BT pain. I'm sure since he is the...
... gave me large scripts (90 day with refills) on 800mg Ibuprofen , which I told him worked best for me. He also gave ... me Vicodin and Nexuim to take because of the ibuprofen killing my stomach. It was my second visit to him...
- Civil Service Disability 6th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Justwanttositagain-how are you sitting???????? 5th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- gharari - Questions on your nucleoplasty? 4th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Percocet question? 4th October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- 10yr old dd w/undiagnosed back pain...help 3rd October 2003
... back (especially two places on her spine). She is on Ibuprofen and Celebrex.
My questions are...
*Has anyone experience ... maybe going to start menstruation. I would give her Ibuprofen and she would feel better. *Do you think maybe the...
- 10yr old dd w/undiagnosed back pain...help 3rd October 2003
... did a lot of walking and I would have to give her ibuprofen at night) Her back pain was so sporadic then that...
- Bulging disks at L4 & L5?????? 2nd October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- twinge/stabbing pain in back of hip/sacrum/SI area? muscle or nerve pain? 2nd October 2003
... I only need to take it once a day (verses 800mg of Ibuprofen 3x day).
I am lucky that I have a B-I-L that is a...
- Smoking??? 2nd October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- medrol paks 1st October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- IDET on Friday 1st October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Back pain getting worse 1st October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... shipped yesterday. The specialist told me to take ibuprofen religiously but kills my stomach, so he gave me a ... on them both to get here before I start taking the ibuprofen . Didn't think it would take this long to get them...
- Steroid Injections 1st October 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- cause for thoracic pain 29th September 2003
... spine and workup by film and GP resulted in the "take ibuprofen and do back exercises, it must be muscular" advice...
- Advice needed 27th September 2003
...
I still take pain killers containing codeine and ibuprofen as an anti inflam. This has been long term now and...
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
