- Posterior Tibial Tendon Repair Recovery Guidance Please 4th February 2008
... not enough but it is toxic at higher doses
standard ibuprofen doses every 4 hours for anti inflammatory effect and...
- PTTD Surgery Recovery???? 24th January 2008
... I'll have good days where I get by fine with just ibuprofen , then I'll have a flare up.
Anyone who has had...
- im having a operation for bunions what do they do? 23rd December 2007
... feet. Make sure you ask your dr before taking any ibuprofen . Some procedures involve fusing bones. If your procedure ... those your surgeon may want you to stay away from ibuprofen because there is evidence that it slows the bone growth...
- Having bunion surgery Dec 12th......getting very nervous! 8th December 2007
... have them elevated.
Two days ago I began taking ibuprofen three times daily to control the swelling. For me...
- Cortisone Shot Question 27th November 2007
... making sure you wear comfortable shoes. Maybe take ibuprofen for helping to relieve inflammation (talk to your ... doctor before starting ibuprofen ).
Don't get another cortisone shot, no matter how...
- My own silly fault 21st November 2007
... from sleeping or laying the foot flat. I have taken 2 ibuprofen and applied liberal amounts of deep heat.
Thanks...
... and using ice, wrapping an ace bandage and taking ibuprofen would be your best bet (RICE=rest, ice, compression...
- Had Bunion Surgery on 2nd Nov 2007 3rd November 2007
... but very annoying and uncomfortable, I did take an Ibuprofen , but that didn't help, and I didn't want to take the...
... just started heel walking.
Have you tired taking Ibuprofen for the pain? You shouldn't be in any pain now, perhaps...
- Chevron Bunionectomy -- Please Share Your Post-Op Experiences 25th October 2007
... bad after my bunionectomy. Generally high doses of Ibuprofen did the trick for me but I did have Vicoden as an...
- Lisfranc recovery - Shoe recommendations? 15th October 2007
... cuboid is the area that bothers me the most. A few ibuprofen usually take care of the discomfort. My foot is always...
- help..severe foot pain 4th October 2007
... to check for a stress fracture. Told me to take 3 ibuprofen every four-six hours for pain. Said I need to wear...
- broken pinky toe 3rd October 2007
... heal. A lot of foot elevating, a lot of ice.. and ibuprofen got me through it. I had a clean break with the bone...
- MTPJ Joint Fusion Story 2nd October 2007
... better and I haven't even been talking any Tylenol or ibuprofen .
Oh, Debbie, try chosing quick reply (I don't...
- Unbearable heel and facia pain after fusion 4th September 2007
... activity I am doing (any uneven surface). I just take ibuprofen (800 mg) and it seemed to work for me. Making the ... could surface. It did and I do stretches and take ibuprofen BEFORE it gets bad. It is gradually going away. ...
... activity I am doing (any uneven surface). I just take ibuprofen (800 mg) and it seemed to work for me. Making the ... could surface. It did and I do stretches and take ibuprofen BEFORE it gets bad. It is gradually going away. ...
- What works for Plantar Fasciitis?? 20th August 2007
... down three or four times daily, I took a truckload of Ibuprofen and I still just want to have the foot removed.
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- Posterior Tibial Tendon Surgery Recovery Update 17th August 2007
... therapist said that's normal, so I'm back to taking ibuprofen , icing and elevating.
Hope everyone is doing well...
... tissues. Try some ice and elevation and maybe some ibuprofen and see if that helps. My peroneus brevis (sp?) was...
- How about an update on all the 4 month PTTD'ers 7th August 2007
... no way of getting around that. You could take some ibuprofen before hand as it has anti-inflamatory properties...
- Possible fallen arch? 3rd August 2007
... Compression and Elevation. I'd also throw in some Ibuprofen (Advil) since it has anti-inflamatory properties and...
- cast is off and in pain 3rd August 2007
... time to time. As to your meds, you can start with ibuprofen and see if that works - or take a stronger med 1/2 ... the day. Talk to your doctor as to the amount of ibuprofen (mine says up to 4 pills - 200mg ea). Be sure you...
- no more prescriptions!! 28th July 2007
... and that was the end of it. I am now taking just ibuprofen and feel 75% better than I did on narcotics. All ... pain is not as bad as I thought it would be on just ibuprofen , but I am also 5 days post op so that could be why ... its no more prescriptions for me, I'll stay with ibuprofen !!
Thank you for all your advice while I go through...
... not to take more than the recomended daily ammt of ibuprofen and to start cutting back on it when you feel you...
... Just remember that Ibuprofen slows the healing process....
- Heel Surgery? 26th July 2007
... little gem through trail and error... it works with ibuprofen as well!)
Take care of yourself and please let...
- What do I do? 25th July 2007
... foot, and I've been elevating and icing and taking ibuprofen . What next?
-Rosanne...
... foot, and I've been elevating and icing and taking ibuprofen . What next?
-Rosanne
Hi there... I have had that...
- Unbearable Foot Pain/Plantar Fascitis 23rd July 2007
... They have done a great job for me. I also used ibuprofen to help the inflammation. Rest is one of the best...
- Eleven more days 29th June 2007
... Nsaids, including Ibuprofen , have been shown in SOME studies to inhibit bone growth ... mtp joint fused. The first and second times, I took ibuprofen for pain....800 mg at a time. NO fusion. This time...
- Surgery / cast 27th June 2007
... for a few days afterward. (I was taking the 800 mg Ibuprofen for it, as half the tendon was sliding across the...
- Flat Foot Reconstruction Surgery--Share your advice & experiences please! 17th June 2007
... suggest that prior to your first visit you take some ibuprofen (or a pain pill if you're still on them). After you...
... haven’t felt the need to use anything stronger than Ibuprofen . Is it normal to experience more pain later in the...
- Pardon my basic bunion surgery questions... 12th June 2007
... bad as I thought it would be! I have survived on ibuprofen and tylenol the entire time. My doctor gave me a...
- I am having bunion surgery on Wednesday, what should I expect? 11th June 2007
... work on it more. I am taking oxycontin as needed and ibuprofen to control the pain and swelling. On Monday I get...
... work on it more. I am taking oxycontin as needed and ibuprofen to control the pain and swelling. On Monday I get...
... turns out I was not supposed to be taking so much ibuprofen because it causes bleeding and prevents proper bone ... non weight bearing for another week. Without the ibuprofen and due to the doctor and nurse messing around with ... feel better. But I guess I won't be able to take the ibuprofen anymore, just the oxycodon which doesn't help reduce...
... turns out I was not supposed to be taking so much ibuprofen because it causes bleeding and prevents proper bone ... non weight bearing for another week. Without the ibuprofen and due to the doctor and nurse messing around with ... feel better. But I guess I won't be able to take the ibuprofen anymore, just the oxycodon which doesn't help reduce...
... the suggestions. I switched to Tylenol instead of Ibuprofen for the bone pain and it works great. It also took ... though I am still in more pain than when I was taking ibuprofen , the Tylenol definately helps and I have not had a...
- do they put you out? 29th May 2007
... (I've had 3 surgeries) , but you need to take the Ibuprofen (or whatever they prescribe you) for awhile afterwards...
- Calcaneus shattered - Post Op 27th May 2007
... now on Paracetamol with Codine 30/500mg and with 400 Ibuprofen . The pain can be so intense especially when I wake...
- PTT? Vacation soon 21st May 2007
... you can, and take anti-inflamatory medication like ibuprofen .
These are all things that your DPM might suggest...
- Anyone Else Still Having Pain After Three Months? 14th May 2007
... alleviates the pain is rest, ice, elevation and an 800mg ibuprofen . I feel like a dog chasing its tail!
Is this unusual...
- Tendon tears and making it though the next 3 weeks. 10th May 2007
... be sure to take an anti-inflamatory drug, such as ibuprofen to help with not only the pain, but with the swelling...
- My Appointment With The OS 8th May 2007
... it's been getting progressively worse, and NSAIDs ( Ibuprofen , Aleve, and a prescription one) don't seem to help...
... taking between 1 and 2 Tylenol a day along with some ibuprofen for swelling.The worst part right now is the numbness...
... far today,I've taken none,but I'm going to take some ibuprofen now,and depending on my pain level,maybe some Tylenol...
... taking between 1 and 2 Tylenol a day along with some ibuprofen for swelling.The worst part right now is the numbness...
... s what I did) help with the constant pain. I took ibuprofen to help with the swelling so it didn't throb as much...
- Trying to decide on surgery 20th April 2007
... pain it was great. Then I realized I had taken some Ibuprofen for the flu I had brought back with me from the East...
- Foot pain and hives 20th April 2007
... released. My hand pain is minor, compared to my feet. Ibuprofen , even taken 8-12 at a time, do nothing for this. Benadryl...
- OS ankle visit/update 8th April 2007
... does seem to help better than just using 800 mg of Ibuprofen (which I still take yet I am no longer eating it like...
- Sprained Ankle 24th March 2007
... try switching to Ibuprofen insteqad of the Naproxin and Tylenol. Some folks do...
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Surgery 5th March 2007
... weeks. Ask youe dr if you will need multi doses of Ibuprofen . I went through that so fast. Have extra pillows...
... orthotics because of previous plantar faciitis), and take ibuprofen and ice.
I did this for a month with the pain increasing ... to the point of me chomping down 12-15 ibuprofen per day and coming home from work in tears. After...
- may have peroneal tendon tear 17th February 2007
... months to regrow the attachments. I just keep taking ibuprofen . This was 10 years ago.
I will look for new foot...
- Osteochondral Lesion Transplant after "Failed" drilling 12th February 2007
... need the odd Rx pain pill, mainly using just 800mg Ibuprofen regularly. I am taking Glucos/Chond every day to help...
... truly 'painful' to the point of needed much more than ibuprofen and rest or an occassional darvocet. Not falling as...
- Swelling post Fibular sesamoidectomy 10th February 2007
... and icing the area at least once a day and taking Ibuprofen but to no avail. I even went back on crutches for...
- Surgery in about a month 7th February 2007
... prior surgeries. I got by with an ice bag and mainly ibuprofen . I only used 5 Vicodin as the fuzzy head was worse...
- How long before walking painfree after bunionectomy 21st November 2006
... pills for the first few weeks. I'd definitely try Ibuprofen if you can take it, and don't forget the value of...
- Update on my bunion surgery. Could use encouragement. 11th November 2006
... every four hours and at the two-hour interval to take Ibuprofen for inflammation...so at 2:00 and 6:00 I'd take Vicodin ... and at 4:00 and 8:00 I would take Ibuprofen . I also had my foot elevated and iced most of the...
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: 3 Months Post-Op 8th November 2006
... memorized insurance ID info and for having a supply of Ibuprofen at all times. When you graduate from rehab you get...
- BIG toe pain 30th October 2006
... start it off.
Drink lots of water and take either, ibuprofen and paracetamols or Diclofenac and paracetamols and...
- Hallux Limitus - Advice please 12th October 2006
... for 48 hours. First night I needed hydrocodone plus ibuprofen (I would not take vicoden due to liver issues with ... mostly through night. After 48 hours just occasional ibuprofen , no narcotics. No pain at all when not on my feet...
- foot popping after bunion surgery 9th October 2006
... it whenever possible, keep it elevated, take some Ibuprofen , and just be patient until your appointment.
Although...
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems 3rd October 2006
... is not very often. If needed, I am ususaly taking Ibuprofen . The chores I have done thus far are laundry and...
... discomfort than pain. When I do have pain, I usually take ibuprofen , as it works better for me than vicodin, which is...
... my surgeon to recommend something) . I am taking ibuprofen , per one of his assistants, with the hopes that if...
... be less as it continues to heal. I ususally take ibuprofen when I go to bed, as that is when it really seems...
... be less as it continues to heal. I ususally take ibuprofen when I go to bed, as that is when it really seems...
- Life after Osteochondral Surgery - new thread 25th September 2006
... get thru busy days or those bad nights? I live on Ibuprofen 800mgs. I am still in braces which do seem to help...
- Survived bunionectomy yesterday 16th September 2006
... how little pain I have. I'm alternating between Ibuprofen and Vicodin - so that may have something to do with...
- Ligament Reconstruction: 4 weeks post-op...cast off!! 8th September 2006
... for it! Nothing that an industrial strength dose of ibuprofen wouldn't help though...lol I wasn't a happy camper...
- 6 months post bunionectomy and I'm still sore 2nd September 2006
... still have swelling, and when I shop, etc., I take Ibuprofen before I go. At night I elevate still, mostly out...
- Pain when walking 12th August 2006
... injection in your heel or physiotherapy. I was told to try Ibuprofen , which has worked for me. Obviously rest too, which...
- Home from the hospital!!! 9th August 2006
... just taking the pain meds at bedtime, and taking just ibuprofen during the day.
I've been out already today too...
- Purple feet and pain w/down 7th August 2006
... there are some unpleasant bathroom side effects). Ibuprofen 800's just don't seem to "do it" at all - wish there...
- 5 weeks post op (stf) 30th July 2006
... any better only worse in time. Presently taking the Ibuprofen and have tried to Cotizone shot, horrid. I do not...
... Blackbird - make sure you stop the ibuprofen a couple of weeks before surgery, as it could cause...
... Thanks for the info on the Ibuprofen . You are right. I am still waiting for a call back...
... stretch. The cast also feels lose. But I did take an Ibuprofen to try and stop the aching.
Any idea, should I...
- Aching 28th July 2006
... can, and taking whatever pills, even if it's just ibuprofen (which is good for swelling, too), I think you'll...
- Will PT work for ankle ligaments? 20th July 2006
... wasn't too painful (thanks to the industrial strength ibuprofen ), although I'm really sore now. Being I did all my...
- What did you do this weekend? 16th July 2006
... sister arguments. And of course, consumed several Ibuprofen 800's.
Spent the rest of my time getting "ready...
- Got the 2nd one done today, ouch! 28th June 2006
... bit, and she suggested I supplement the Loretab with Ibuprofen two, twice a day. This procedure also included something...
- Feet Pain 27th June 2006
... device to see what will help you. Of course motrin ( ibuprofen ) is a good anti inflammatory and tylenol an analgesic...
- how painful is triple arthrodesis 11th June 2006
... I am post op day 6 and I could easily get by with ibuprofen as long as I minimze the swelling and stay off my...
- how long before 2nd foot? 11th June 2006
... bit, and she suggested I supplement the Loretab with Ibuprofen two, twice a day. This procedure also included something...
- Had Bunionectomy This Morning..... 6th June 2006
... with Codeine along with a major dose (800 mgs), of Ibuprofen (Advil) after my double bunionectomy. They worked ... pain med, can you at least take something like the Ibuprofen which has antiinflammatory properties as well as providing...
- ankle instability and surgery? 24th May 2006
... Should be fun regardless - I am just packing lots of Ibuprofen .
So here is the big question - what should be my...
... just plan to win the war...
Off to take another Ibuprofen since this little tootsie is not a happy camper this...
... (perhaps 1 every other day or so) and now rely on Ibuprofen 800's for the most part.
Trying to be "good" but...
- Plantar Fasciitis? What can I expect? 9th May 2006
... You can expect to have pain for a while, take ibuprofen for pain, ice your foot when needed, do the exercises...
- 13 days to go.... 19th April 2006
... is already Tylenol in my Vicodin, I am to use only ibuprofen or naproxen (Aleve) on my headaches (I’ve had a headache...
- Double Bunionectomy Questions 16th March 2006
... Vicodin for any reason, I try to take one or two OTC ibuprofen two hours after the Vicodin and I only have to take...
... and am alternating betwwen a Tylenol 3 and a "super" ibuprofen every few hours-- So far no actual pain!!! (My tailbone...
- Plantar fasciitis 15th March 2006
... the arch, or even a ace bandage. For pain take some ibuprofen . I found out I had planter faciitis in 1999 and I...
- Big Toe Still hurts after surgery 17 mths ago 14th March 2006
... Mobic a better anti-inflamm than Celebrex? I am on ibuprofen . Two other questions: How long did your toe hurt...
- Smashed toe 10th March 2006
... ice it and take some anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen . If it doesn't hurt too bad that's probably a good...
- "foot" problems 10th March 2006
... for me since I enjoy being very active. I do take ibuprofen which helps a little. The weakness is still there ... cost. I'm also 99% sure he'll just tell me to take ibuprofen (this is his answer for just about everything :) ...
- Pain on top of foot and ankle 25th February 2006
... diagnoised with plantar fasciitis and was told to take ibuprofen and had a couple of treatments with a physical therapist ... right side of the foot (right foot). I began use of ibuprofen and I started putting ice packs around the area. A...
- Osteochondral Fracture 1st February 2006
... doc yesterday, and he told me to absolutely not take ibuprofen (i have other GI issues) because it has a high risk...
... front seat of the car, don't use any drugs other than Ibuprofen or the odd Darvocet after a spill/doctor visit.
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