Topical Ibruprophen?!

Do you know where you can get it, broomhilda? I wouldn't mind giving this a try! I get joint pain, especially in my jaw (TMJ syndrome) and today it was hurting, and for the first time in a couple months I broke down and took some ibuprofen--not good, I know, and I am sure I will pay for it later!

If you or anyone else happens to know where to get this, please let me know for sure! Thanks!

To be honest, I am not sure if TMJ syndrome is related to Crohn's or not.  There is a newer nightguard out there and I use it--it is the NTI nightguard and it has really helped me out as far as TMJ related pain goes.  It keeps you from both clenching AND grinding.  It also reduces migraines.  My jaw will hurt from time to time but nothing like before! 

I believe there is a website for the NTI and it links you to different dentists in the area that can make it for you.  You also get it in the same day which is really nice! 

Good luck to you and let me know how it goes!  TMJ problems are NOT fun!

I would proceed with caution on this one. I think I would talk with your GI before using this.

Hey there,

IbuCream™  is a novel topical pain relieving cream available over-the-counter that contains a proprietary compound called ViaDerm FMG™.
Spine and pain specialists may recommend the use of a topical pain-reliever to help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, neck or low back sprain/strain, whiplash, muscular and joint pain, spasms, and some types of nerve pain.

I do not believe that this is anything to be used on the pain of Crohn's disease but would be helpful for the arthirtic component of the disease. I would never use it for anything other than what is listed above without talking to your physician.  It would not be safe.

Take care

Kitt