- Wondering if I have Fibromyalgia. 3rd November 2007
... headaches. I was put on Endural, prescription-strength Ibuprofen , and several other migraine and pain relief drugs...
- Low grade fever 21st October 2007
... instead of using aspirin or tylenol for it you can use ibuprofen and that takes it away for me. You should try these...
- fybro questions ...anyone??? 20th October 2007
... in the morning. I have been taking mega doses of ibuprofen before all of the new meds they put me on, most of ... it helped, but there were times it did nothing, and ibuprofen is really bad for the kidneys so I am trying not to...
- Who had to stop working? 18th October 2007
... My Rhematologist told me to take 3 to 4 (200mg) of Ibuprofen , in the morning and then again at night. Yeah! that...
- Fibro and headaches 10th October 2007
... Lyrica, Cymbalta, and usually have to take a lot of ibuprofen for the headaches. Lately I cannot get rid of them...
- Anyone has any advice,please? 7th October 2007
... to them and just made things worse. Now I only take Ibuprofen when needed and I found that a nice hot cup of camomile...
- Symptom Information ~ Pain? 4th October 2007
... drugs when I say that. Just natural remedies. Like ibuprofen for muscle tension, coffee for migraines, lots of...
... drugs when I say that. Just natural remedies. Like ibuprofen for muscle tension, coffee for migraines, lots of...
- Neck and shoulder pain, numbness in arm 1st October 2007
... middle of the night hot baths after taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen . After an MRI of my neck & an EMG & NCS on my upper...
- Ever Feel Hungover? 30th September 2007
... I found that actually works is if I take a couple ibuprofen in the morning and a cup of coffee. This only works...
- My momma needs help 31st August 2007
... moist heat works best) and take up to 800 mlgrms of Ibuprofen helps. Also heating pads and doing some stretching...
- fibro flare up. 19th August 2007
... had a slight headache and thought about getting some ibuprofen , decided against it, and the next thing I know I'm...
- Cymbalta Tramadol Ultram Incompatible. Now What? 13th August 2007
...
I tried to reduce the tramadol by taking Aleve, Ibuprofen , Aspirin, etc. but
nothing helped at all.
Please...
- Could what I have be fibromyalgia? 5th August 2007
... told me not to take any other pills except Tylenol or Ibuprofen for my headaches. He also draws blood to see if I...
- Ultram 4th June 2007
... Excedrin and then add1/4-1/2 RX to it to boost it. Ibuprofen w-1/4 RX worked even better for me, but I had to change ... it because the Ibuprofen was just too hard on my stomach over time......same ... w-Excedrin eventually, but Ibuprofen was even harsher. When my stomach gets too irritated...
- FIbro & Pain...Are you treated properly?? 21st May 2007
... post[COLOR="Blue"] My mom is on Methotrexate(sp) and Ibuprofen 800mg and Vicodin....she has to have her liver function...
... post[COLOR="Blue"] My mom is on Methotrexate(sp) and Ibuprofen 800mg and Vicodin....she has to have her liver function...
- Managing Pain 22nd April 2007
... prolapse and don't want any further problems so I take ibuprofen , but sometimes it doen't even take the edge off the...
- Success with raw vegan diet 9th April 2007
... many other exercises.
My doctor wanted me to take ibuprofen , but no way!!! I'll resist all orthodox medication...
- Hi everyone i am new to this. 17th March 2007
... it was, though.)
My favorites for inflammation are ibuprofen or naproxen and cold compresses. Do you have any fever...
- Hello...I am a newbie and have a couple questions for all... 27th February 2007
... move as much as possible. Start very slow and take 3 ibuprofen prior to exercising. I rode a stationary bike in...
- Probable Fibro 17th January 2007
... Celebrex. It's an NSAID, not as hard on the stomach as ibuprofen , and though it's not an overwhelming relief from the...
- going to the doc like a good girl 14th December 2006
... even had a cool bonfire (pyromaniac at heart). Major ibuprofen , Lortab, and hot water are trying to soothe their...
- Does any Have These?? Very Tender & Painful 8th December 2006
... Prozac.
Meds On: Fiorecet(for headaches), 800Mg Ibuprofen (inflammation), Wellbutrin(depression) Buspar as needed...
... hope and keep going.
Please be careful with the Ibuprofen at 800mg. My doctor prescribed the same thing for...
- Fell down wet brick steps tonight, suggestions! Please! 29th October 2006
... to help. I have been in a hot shower, took an 800mg ibuprofen and a Lortab. Any other suggestions???? Thanks so...
- Newbee 25th October 2006
... the Elavil helps with the pain. I also take 800MG Ibuprofen for the headaches, the mixture of all these medications...
... help loosen the muscle, lexapro, for the bi-polar, ibuprofen for pain, stretching with yoga or Pilates, weight...
... controlled with vicoprofen and I was taking too much ibuprofen , so we switched. I prayed to god, and asked him what...
- Pain in knees 31st July 2006
... first sign. I used ice and heat and, at that time, ibuprofen . Granted, it didn't help much but nothing else seemed...
- Is anyone familiar with Polymyositis? 27th July 2006
... me off saying "oh, you're just like your dad, take ibuprofen and see what happens". I probably shouldn't worry...
- Can Fibromyalgia cause painful feet? 28th March 2006
... sore foot heal.
Other than that -- NSAIDs (Advil, Ibuprofen ) if you tolerate them ... or a prescription NSAID...
- B-12 injections for fibromyalgia? 15th December 2005
... I do need them if I want to function. I am popping ibuprofen and Aleve like candy!!! I can't take this anymore...
... but my pharmacist said not to mix any of them with ibuprofen . I started having burning in my stomach from ibuprofin...
- Terrible, terrible periods 5th December 2005
... but that only helps a little. Aspirin, Tylenon, and ibuprofen don't do anything anymore. My friend gave me a couple...
... expressed that they were terrible, and was told to take ibuprofen . Of course this was when I was about seventeen and...
... docs said it was ovarian cysts. They gave me 800mg of ibuprofen and birth control to keep the cysts from coming back ... time so i stopped taking the bc and took only the ibuprofen when needed. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflamatory, it...
- Pain Med Dilemma 15th November 2005
... something awful for needing anything other than an ibuprofen here and there. She told me I would be an addict...
... reaction to it, followed by reactions to aspirin, ibuprofen , and tylenol!
The pm docs try to control the pain...
- Gabitril 31st July 2005
... ve just been trying to "grin & bare it", and taking ibuprofen . I'm not sure how far I can go like this, but the...
- Costochondritis 28th June 2005
... started to do some research on it. I have taken 4 ibuprofen today with no relief. Last night I took a Tylenol...
... flammatory med, and best to use something OTC like Aleve or Ibuprofen . You can also get injections between your ribs into...
- do you get fevers with fm? 12th June 2005
... of antipyretic (fever reducer), such as Tylenol or ibuprofen ...Elevated body temperature helps your immune system...
- Costochondritis .... 4th June 2005
... rescription anti-inflammatory, Aleve works just as well, or Ibuprofen , which ever you prefer. I usually wrap a heating...
- Difference between TENDER Points and TRIGGER Points (sorry so long, lots of info) 29th May 2005
... tried any OTC creams for muscle pain? How about some Ibuprofen ? Aleve? Any of those help? You mentioned medication...
- trying to find the connection between all of us. 22nd May 2005
... .why do anti - inflammatory meds such as relafen, ibuprofen and prednisone help my symptoms??? i also have sleep ... had fibromyalgia. he suggested i take tylenol and ibuprofen for the pain, 'take it easy and don't overdo'...like...
- It isn't fibro 29th April 2005
... a couple of hours of getting up. (Taking 800mg of Ibuprofen doesn't hurt either.) Usually by the end of the night...
- Lyme Disease and Fibro? 8th March 2005
... not knowing a cause for them. I hate taking so much Ibuprofen for pain but I do not tolerate other pain meds well...
- Xanx prescribed for FM, anyone? 24th February 2005
... add that the report said that Xanax used along with Ibuprofen is how it benefits us Fibromites.
Any comments...
... add that the report said that Xanax used along with Ibuprofen is how it benefits us Fibromites.
Any comments...
- Does my Fiance have FM? 9th February 2005
... tried glucosamine and it didn't work. No amount of ibuprofen will help either. He's going to a sports medicine...
- To those on Opiates & Muscle Relaxers, I have a question 9th February 2005
... has been one 650mg. darvocet and one to two 800mg ibuprofen . I do get slleepy at first then they at least take...
... those again.
Do be careful about taking too much ibuprofen such as Motrin. It's bad for your liver in high doses...
- I have some questions about FM 24th January 2005
... worries me some, but, I heard that if you take lots of Ibuprofen , it can happen.
That has been going on for years...
- All who are on Pain medications 20th January 2005
... stuffed full of demoral and darvon and 1600 mg's of ibuprofen and due to a tumble I took yesterday that involved...
- Celebrex 18th December 2004
... of time the risks become virtually identical with ibuprofen . Any protective benefit also completely disappeared...
- please help me understand ! 7th December 2004
... yet to find any kind of medicinal relief. I take ibuprofen and excedrin migraine, but have no prescriptions yet...
- head and neck pain 17th November 2004
... massages are nice when I can get them too. I also take ibuprofen for my neck pain, but after about a week, I have to...
- ?? about fibro 27th October 2004
... When the body pain got so bad(and they think the ibuprofen triggered the bowel thing)and I had to stop all the ... ibuprofen my doc finally put me on vicodin for the pain. I don ... tried getting off the vicodin and going back on the ibuprofen but the pain is pretty bad, even 2 vicodin just take...
- Needs answer on meds from experienced fibro sufferer 7th October 2004
... morning. :) Worth a try........ and be careful of ibuprofen , tylenols etc. You can become just as dependent on...
- Chiro appt 28th September 2004
... all happened without taking any meds either, except ibuprofen , so it isn't anti-depressants. I truly believe it...
- Percocet vs. Neurotin 2nd September 2004
... about Percodan, or Vicoprofen, these have asprin and Ibuprofen instead of the tylenol. Just FYI, incase you didn...
... about the CET thing, good to know. I usually use the Ibuprofen 600, but since I am on Levaquin for the sinus/lung...
- If you are taking Vioxx 25th August 2004
... Ibuprofen can do the same thing if you have heart problems,...
- Any Ideas? 22nd August 2004
... those awful side effects. I use ice/heat a lot and ibuprofen . If the Chiropractor is helping you, I'd ask your...
- New here 21st August 2004
... Right now, I do mostly PT, massage, ice/heat and Ibuprofen 600. I have some good days, ok days, and horrible...
- Positive ANCA test 19th August 2004
... the Vioxx continues not to help, ask your Dr. for ibuprofen 600 or 800. That helped me a lot more than the vioxx...
- Went to Rehab/PT yesterday 7th August 2004
... breast reduction on tylenol, that I can handle this on ibuprofen 600. I really can't LOL but I am so freaky about the...
- I am Soooo upset 4th August 2004
... and she'll sick with it. Believe it or not plain old Ibuprofen 600 helps me enough to take the edge off so I'm fine...
... The docs told her to combine ibuprofen with vicodin and she has been doing that with some...
... I'm not sure of the exact spelling) but it has the ibuprofen in it, along with the pain med. Maybe you could ask...
- First visit to the rheumy went ok... 22nd June 2004
... acute pain was a good choice. His opinion is that ibuprofen and naproxsyn are far more dangerous with worse side...
- Leg Pains? Does Anyone Get Them? 15th June 2004
... bad episodes I take muscle relaxers and codeine and ibuprofen for inflammation every six hours. After 48 hours...
- Low Carbs Anyone? 11th June 2004
... acute pain was a good choice. His opinion is that ibuprofen and naproxsyn are far more dangerous with worse side...
- Pain meds, Whats best? 5th April 2004
... strait morphine also does not contain the tylenol or ibuprofen that other pain meds do. Those can also harm the body ... that you can get without the mixture of Tylenol or Ibuprofen . Its also considerably cheaper than the Kadian if...
- Getting Discouraged 29th March 2004
... didn't go again. I just lived with the pain and took ibuprofen frequently to keep the edge off the pain.
Last year...
- New on this board. Have FIBRO Questions, Please Help 5th March 2004
... tested' me. I have TMJ, too and usually just take ibuprofen when it's bad, as it's an anti-inflammatory. It can...
- ultra 90 25th February 2004
... appreciate any help for relief of my pain. I have tried Ibuprofen therapy and anti inflammatories,vioxx, and heat. ...
- people think it's just depression 13th February 2004
... didn't take coumadin they'd probably have me taking ibuprofen all the time.
sometimes i wonder if i don't have...
... didn't take coumadin they'd probably have me taking ibuprofen all the time.
sometimes i wonder if i don't have...
- pain med you can live with? 13th February 2004
... decision. i am also not to take tylenol, aspirin, or ibuprofen (any anti-inflammatories) because i take coumadin...
... them.
All the NSAIds (anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen , naproxen, etc.) cause stomach irritation, some worse...
- Newly Diagnosed- yuck 11th February 2004
... other medical conditions: I am not supposed to take Ibuprofen or indocin due to severe reflux (was on both for years...
... the zoloft and nortriptyline! not being able to take ibuprofen either must be so hard for you. can you take any non...
... the zoloft and nortriptyline! not being able to take ibuprofen either must be so hard for you. can you take any non...
... my mom has fibro as well.
i am not to ever take ibuprofen , aspirin, or tylenol (sometimes tylenol is ok) because...
... my mom has fibro as well.
i am not to ever take ibuprofen , aspirin, or tylenol (sometimes tylenol is ok) because...
- Positive dx of Fibromyalgia 6th February 2004
... have to take Coumadin for life, and that means no Ibuprofen or Asprin products, and because of the anti-depressants...
- Is this fibromyalgia? 1st February 2004
... get back to sleep unless I take something for it. ( Ibuprofen - that's all I have.) Right now my arms hurt from...
... get back to sleep unless I take something for it. ( Ibuprofen - that's all I have.) Right now my arms hurt from...
... get back to sleep unless I take something for it. ( Ibuprofen - that's all I have.) Right now my arms hurt from...
... do any tests, I can't get any pain meds, so I take ibuprofen and such, without much success. It does help, though...
- What meds do you take? 26th January 2004
... amitriptyline 5mg for sleep regulation
pain - ibuprofen 6 tablets a day 200mg each
other homeopathic stuff...
- new here, don't know yet if I have fibro 23rd January 2004
... being able to take standard painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen , even Tylenol is limited) due to the Coumadin.
...
- Repeated On other forums. Need help Fibro. Please skip rest of post. Thanks 29th December 2003
... says its just tight muscles.
2. TMJ: rx: ansaid, ibuprofen and ativan when needed. Question: Does anyone have...
... says its just tight muscles.
2. TMJ: rx: ansaid, ibuprofen and ativan when needed. Question: Does anyone have...
- Fibro sufferer from Bonnie Scotland!!! 23rd November 2003
... they told me it is growing pains!!
Do they have ibuprofen in scotland? (Advil or Motrin or generic brands?)...
... of medicine until it started working. I only take ibuprofen for pain when I needed it. I thought I would never...
- Poll--what meds are you on for your fibro??? 20th November 2003
... have Flexaril as needed and prescription strength ibuprofen . The Elavil has done the most for me as far as improved...
- New to Board & this sure hurts! 16th November 2003
... I have always dealt well with the RA only taking Ibuprofen when needed. For the past4 months I have not been...
... theraputic levels any sooner.
Are you still using Ibuprofen or another anti-inflamitories? and Have you ever used...
