- Jacuzzi Bath Tub 27th September 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- creative driving tricks! 27th September 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- New Discogram Sched for 10 /6 26th September 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- The Memory Thing 23rd September 2003
... anything. The doctor told me it is imperitative to take ibuprofen three times a day, even if I have no pain. Like I...
- 9 weeks postop from posterior lumbar fusion and still feels like screws are digging 13th September 2003
... to go from a combination of Vicoden Es and 800mg of Ibuprofen 4 times a day prior to surgery to now 2.5 mg of Vicodin...
- Update on Swollen Feet 5th September 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... Well it is after 11 here and have only had ibuprofen 800mg 3 times today and don't think I am even going...
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
... it to the back. My back doc has me taking 3 800mb ibuprofen a day, and this pain comes thru that, can't figure...
... stand pain free at the kitchen counter. After taking Ibuprofen and very gingerly walking a mile, I started to feel...
- L5-S1 surgery, questions 5th September 2003
... pain. And you are taking it for depression?
800 mg ibuprofen is what I normally take and if pain is severe then...
- another PAIN SCALE 5th September 2003
... Occasional pain effectively managed by Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen , one tablet, three times a day or less - or by opioids ... managed only by 1 or more tablets of ASA, acetamenophen, ibuprofen , every four hours - or by opioids with slight impairments...
- Nervous 4th September 2003
... as it's not improving, and I can only take so much Ibuprofen .
I really appreciate your concern and quick responses...
... can of course keep trying what you have been doing ( Ibuprofen , heat, ice, rest, etc). If it goes away, great. ...
- New to HealthBoards 1st September 2003
... medicine, but find myself taking muscle relaxers, ibuprofen and percocets now. I can't take the percocets very...
- severe lower back pain 24th August 2003
... can barely walk, sit or lay. I immediatly took some Ibuprofen 800 mg and it helped a little, but this morning the...
- L5-S1 Hemilaminectomy with microdisectomy 2 10th August 2003
... it with packing one too many moving boxes. Vioxx, Ibuprofen , naproxen, alleve,..nothing really seems to help except...
... no good so for breakthrough pain the doc prescribed Ibuprofen . Pharmacist said since I take Voltaren 2X/daily, ... Ibuprofen (chemically similar to Voltaren) is like an overdose...
... anti-inflammatories like Vioxx, Celebrex, Naprosen, Ibuprofen , etc. are very likely to help pain, let alone reduce...
- Anyone had disc replacment?? 31st July 2003
... and was on a steady "diet" of a mix of vicodin and ibuprofen . Nothing helped. I tried IDET just to see- as a last...
- Neck & Shoulder Pain 29th July 2003
... for a week. Now I was concerned.
I then took some Ibuprofen . It didn't help. The pain was now radiating to my...
- New here.... 28th July 2003
... moderate exercise and stretching at home. I take ibuprofen every day, with little relief. The doc mentioned...
- Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 28th July 2003
... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- MRI Report 22nd July 2003
... drugs containing aspirin 7 days before surgery or Ibuprofen 5 days before surgery? You've looked into braces that...
- I'm reposting this so hopefully I can get more input! Please help!! 17th July 2003
... NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflamatories), such as Ibuprofen , vioxx, celebrex, etc? All of those make my feet...
- Spinal cord stimulator update 9th July 2003
... it as I am now completely off the meds except for ibuprofen for inflamation.
Anyway, just wanted to let all know...
- anti-inflammatories? 8th July 2003
... just reherniated a lumbar disc).
However, I did take Ibuprofen (a non-prescription anti-inflammatory). It reduces...
... Most anti imflamatories used are the motrin and ibuprofen s which are non addicting and also not pain killers ... what is name of drug on prescription? Motrin and Ibuprofen although can be bought without prescription can be...
... lining after time. The worst stomach irritants are ibuprofen (Advil), asprin, and naproxen (Alleve), but like I...
- IDET and Nucleoplasty candidate seeking OBJECTIVE facts and stats 8th July 2003
... doctors say and diagnoses:
12/01: began PT, NSAIDs ( ibuprofen and naproxen), and Vicodin
05/01: not better. MRI...
- BAXTER...SURGERY TO BE DECIDED! 30th June 2003
... and I seem to have gotten to liking it), was using ibuprofen , but that really didn't do the job and went with Darvocet...
- Questions about Alcohol??? 29th June 2003
... long as 3 to 4 days. NSAID drugs (vioxx, celebrex, ibuprofen , etc.) are particularly long lasting. I have been...
- I Hate Insurance Companies !!!!!! 28th June 2003
... Talked to Dr. today and was told to start taking ibuprofen for week for inflamation of implant site and if necessary...
... and I'll have a few for you.
W Baker,
I hope the ibuprofen works well for you. I also agree on only taking the...
... some sleep tonight. Sleep has gotten better since ibuprofen , as I don't seem to be as swollen, like I told doc ... , maybe its the ibuprofen or just coincidence of time and taking it at same...
- meds used for back pain 23rd June 2003
... before my surgery. Sometimes even taking 800mg of ibuprofen and 1000mg of Tylenol together can be really effective...
- epidural steroid side effects? 18th June 2003
... Joe-I have that also, but think it is from the ibuprofen . Getting to a point when I eat that food hurts when ... order script to be delivered, so am not taking any ibuprofen until it arrives. Seems anything I take now makes ... been lowered to 15 minutes from 30.
Drugs of choice ibuprofen 800mg 3xdaily.
Vicodin as needed....
- Severe Back Pain 16th June 2003
... to treat.
If you are able to tolerate aspirin or ibuprofen (e.g., Advil), take one tablet of the medication of...
- Some sorely neede advice please. 16th June 2003
... but I hope you are taking an anti-inflammatory (like Ibuprofen ) to take the edge off the sciatic pain.
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- Baxter or Anyone???????? 12th June 2003
... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the ... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the...
- Extreme Back Pain 12th June 2003
... that helped a lot. Also, and anit-inflamatory (like ibuprofen ) may help some.
love and prayers,
aj in Oregon
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- Questiongs on microdiscectomy with L5/S1 Herniation 3rd June 2003
... exercising including weight lifting, running, tylenol, ibuprofen , and stretches and all that good stuff. I have been...
- FAILED LAMINECTOMY/DISECTOMY - POSSIBLE FUSION ? COMP CRAP! 2nd June 2003
... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the ... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the...
- Question about meds 2nd June 2003
... actually did at first taking it but now its like taking ibuprofen , no groggy feeling but does take edge off in mornings...
... these still give me the symptoms, I may just go to ibuprofen or something over the counter.
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- MsSquirrel re: IDET 27th May 2003
... IDET) but have to still take a mix of vicodin and ibuprofen 4x daily to be able to function. My husband and I...
- siatic nerve pain... 20th May 2003
... quite safe to take anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen (sold as Advil, Motrin, etc). Ibuprofen is very important ... down your leg are due to inflammation of the nerve. Ibuprofen reduces that inflammation.
Having an MRI is entirely...
- Not sure what's going on! 19th May 2003
... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the ... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the...
- I'm at a loss 11th May 2003
... has spinal stenosis and I had a herniated disc). Ibuprofen was great to make the pain bearable. The pain we...
- L2 Cage Fusion 7th May 2003
... pain when tying shoelaces or
putting on socks. Taking Ibuprofen 600mg. t.i.d. plus
Tylenol 1 gm.- t.i.d.
******...
- Sciatica 6th May 2003
... days or so of sciatic pain. During the acute phase, Ibuprofen helps.
When do you experience pain? Is it made better...
- Anyone had L4/L5 Lam w/ Fusion? 6th May 2003
... is wearing off? Before March 7, I took 2400 mg of Ibuprofen a day, but I stopped taking it when I started to consider ... control of my bladder (anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen should not be taken 5-7 days before surgery, because...
- Had IDET and feeling better! 6th May 2003
... and taking a vicodin. I am still on a vocodin and ibuprofen mix 4x a day and that manages my pain but unfortunately...
- John Se: How did your 3rd ESI go? 1st May 2003
... state I was in before I stopped taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen a day. (I stopped taking Ibuprofen because I heard...
- Hi L5S1 (Update) 30th April 2003
... its like before that as soon as I go off my dose of Ibuprofen that I get imflamed more than normal. At times I...
- Discogram app set/Scared of Outcome!! 26th April 2003
... swelling. I didn't even think of going back on my ibuprofen until about 5 days as I had been off so log because ... discgram so close together and I think once I got on the ibuprofen I started getting some relief. You may wish to discuss...
- Neck pain and bad headaches..help! 21st April 2003
... have the neck pain and headaches. He told me to try ibuprofen which did absolutely nothing. He is a primary care...
- (new member)Help Pleaze! bulging disc 19th April 2003
... with oral steroids at first, then massive doses of ibuprofen and physical therapy. I could only spend about 4...
- Spinal Stenosis 16th April 2003
... Lev.
I neglected to say that my doctor did prescribe Ibuprofen 800 mg TID. The results seem insignificant - but...
- Pain Mgmt? Puleeze! 15th April 2003
... anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil).
Unfortunately, these drugs are tough on ... shoelaces or
putting on socks. Daily Rx-strength (600mg) Ibuprofen plus Tylenol 1 gm.- t.i.d. Cervical DDD progressing...
- new here with questions 13th April 2003
... anesthesia); I wish I had brought low salt crackers and Ibuprofen .
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- Well, here I am again...Post 2-Level Fusion Flared UP 11th April 2003
... told me to take 12 Advils per day (2400 mg per day of Ibuprofen ).
For those of you who don't know me or what procedure...
- There can be life after fusion 10th April 2003
... reduced inflammation only about as much as 2400 mg of Ibuprofen per day).
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- Help with Schuermann's disease 4th April 2003
... hands for the last 11 years, and I've been taking Ibuprofen for the pain. The numbness and pain is getting worse...
- Discogram Today 4th April 2003
... going back on anti-inflamatory, was taking 800mg of Ibuprofen 3x before epidural and discogram, but since you have...
- Narcotic pain relievers just after surgery 1st April 2003
... and Tylenol-C? When I was surviving on 2400 mg of Ibuprofen , I had to be really careful not to miss a dose, because...
... tears rolling down my face (after I had to stop taking Ibuprofen and got constipated from Percocet). I cannot imagine...
- In a lot of pain, taking too many pills. Advice please. 30th March 2003
... & anyone reading this--do NOT take NSAIDS such as ibuprofen , aspirin & the like for severe chronic pain. I have...
- spent night at the ER 18th March 2003
... Hang in there! Anti-inflammatories like Aleve or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) can really help. So can icing the...
- 13 wks Post IDET, Need Advice ASAP! 17th March 2003
... to ask for Vioxx (I'm taking way too many Aleve and ibuprofen ) and PT. If he doesn't respond, then I'm going to ... the end of the day. True, I'm taking 3 Aleves and 4 ibuprofen every day [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown...
- estimated time to notice results, anyone? 17th March 2003
... your dr. about anti-inflammatory meds (Naproxen, or Ibuprofen , or Tylenol or Advil) which will help control the...
- Another Newbie Saying Hi 11th March 2003
... my neck but not on it!
I've just switched over to Ibuprofen (which I believe is Advil in the US), and suspect...
... If I do nothing, it's then that I really suffer. Ibuprofen seems to be fine so long as I catch it early. Otherwise...
- IDET update - 14 weeks post-op 10th March 2003
... day. I think my disk herniated that night, despite ibuprofen and icing. It felt like a foreign object sticking...
- Sleeping Med Suggestions?? 8th March 2003
... t have any side effects when I was taking vicodin, ibuprofen , soma, & zantac. You can get pills at grocery stores...
- L5-S1 hemilaminectomy with microdiscectomy 3rd March 2003
... multivitamin, a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement, and ibuprofen when I need it. No more pain narcotic medications...
... like a mulitvitamin and glucosamine supplement - also ibuprofen here and there. Be sure to take the pain medicine...
... what I was doing. So I just took a Vicodin and some ibuprofen and hope to be okay in about an hour... It sure doesn...
... drive home I couldn't wait to get home to take some ibuprofen and put an ice pack on my back! This morning I awoke...
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I took Ibuprofen after surgery to avoid discogenic pain (caused by...
... have very little pain in my incision so I take just ibuprofen and tylenol throughout the day hoping that will lessen...
... Stabilization or aerobics) and/or anti-inflammatories (ASA, Ibuprofen , or Aleve), and learning not to over stress these...
... of healing. I was able to stop taking medication ( Ibuprofen ) at 6 weeks post op, and at 12 weeks post op my left...
- Newbe with a Long Story 27th February 2003
... cutting it anymore and I worry about taking so much Ibuprofen each day. I am going to ask my Dr for something stronger...
- surgery on 3/11?? 23rd February 2003
... but I think it was probably not needed. Now I take ibuprofen daily just for the hell of it for any residual swelling...
... people nauseated. If you can tolerate your pain with ibuprofen that's great. Percocet is a stronger medication than...
- muscle relaxer = worse pain ??? 23rd February 2003
... t have an adverse effect while taking vicodin ES, ibuprofen , or percocet. Give it a try, you may find it very...
- Percodan? 16th February 2003
... have ever gotten out of any medication, is simply ibuprofen 800mg, taken regularly. I was more worried about...
... Hi Nae Nae. Vicoprofen is Hydrocodone with Ibuprofen .
Percodan is Aspirin with Oxycodone. Percocet is Tylenol...
- back ache that wakes me 10th February 2003
... nasty in there. So she suggests I get myself some Ibuprofen and take it until I can get to see my doc (about 1...
- post idet doctor's work recommendations 7th February 2003
... instead of sitting, I lay down, iced my back, and took 2 ibuprofen . And guess what? I ended up a little sore but not...
- Post-IDET back flare -- my theory 4th February 2003
... disk had gotten a little inflamed. But I was taking ibuprofen and icing and that was helping.
But THEN, Sunday ... disk sticking out a little.
I was taking Aleve and ibuprofen and it was getting a little better, and I was lying...
- BAXTER 3rd February 2003
... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the ... that lasts several days. You may use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or apply an ice pack for a few minutes to ease the...
- Help Back or Sacroilliac Joint problems 3rd February 2003
... can:
* Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication e.g. ibuprofen .
* Prescribe a full rehabilitation and stretching...
- Can't work from home any more! Help! 29th January 2003
... a Vicodin as well as the maximum dose of Aleve and ibuprofen [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/eek.gif[/img...
- Almost 8 weeks post-IDET -- Update 25th January 2003
... I am soooo sore now, even after taking a bunch of ibuprofen and icing like crazy.
Well, I guess I am going to...
... t want that.
Right now I am just taking Aleve and ibuprofen to try to keep the inflammation down. I generally...
- who's running the show 23rd January 2003
... hospital here in Iowa and he turned her away with only Ibuprofen , etc. I was in sales at the time and out of town...
- SCIATIC/PLEASE HELP 8th January 2003
... pillow under head.
#4: Anti-inflammatory meds: Any ibuprofen or Motrin, etc.
#5: You will need a MINIMUM of...
