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Posted 3/26/2014 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
I just had an upper endoscopy and have been told that I have to stop taking all NSAID's indefinitely. I do not like taking Tylenol, causes rebound headaches and the fear of overdosing. I also am hesitant to ask my Rheumatologist for a prescription for something. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks!
Posted 3/26/2014 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, and welcome! I have been taking NSAID's for 27 years. Two years ago I developed a bleeding ulcer and was told no more NSAID's. I did what the doctor suggested and my pain levels shot up through the roof. We tried Tramadol and also Vicodin and they didn't touch my pain. So, after about six months this became a quality of life issue. I spoke with my doctor and started taking NSAISD's (ibuprofen) again. He also has me taking prescription strength Pepcid AC and also another medication called Misoprostol. The Misoprostol is supposed to help prevent ulcers. Lastly I was put on a muscle relaxer...Robaxin...that helped me significantly with pain.

I now am only needing 600 mg of ibuprofen twice a day because of the muscle relaxer. I ALWAYS take it with food and so far so good. I haven't had any problems. I am checked frequently for anemia and such but am doing quite well at the moment.

I hope this helps you.

Sherrine
Posted 3/26/2014 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I can't take prescription antiinflammatory meds either. I can take enteric coated ibprophen once a day. The liguiod Advil that comes in a gel cap will put my stomach through the roof. My daughter likes them better because it works quicker. I see why enteric coating is important. I had to go to subutex for pain. It has been a life savor for me. I take only 2 tabs daily. Many Dr's are trying it for chronic pain. I stop it thinking I don't need it anymore one day. After about 15 days I realized how much it was working for me. It's long acting and it doesn't mess with your head and less addictive.
Posted 3/26/2014 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
I was on an anti-inflammatory and ulcer meds, to protect my stomach. This works for some people.
Posted 3/28/2014 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
I worry about this. I take 800 mg of Advil at a time, every 4-6 hours some days. So far I am ok but my GP's jaw dropped when I told her how much I was taking. My nuero, doesn't seem to think much of it???
Posted 3/28/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
You should limit your ibuprofen to 2,400 mg...tops! I found that 600 mg worked just as well as 800 mg and I could take 600 mg every six hours around the clock when I was having a really rough time. This kept it in my system better and gave me better control of the pain. I did this for years but now am better (I think because of a muscle relaxer I take) and I now take 600 mg every 12 hours. My Internist is very happy about that...and so is my stomach.

Sherrine
Posted 3/28/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
I will try that. I have several meds in my arsenal, right now I just haven't figured which ones work for what pains.
Posted 3/28/2014 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
My son and husband are both allergic to NSAIDs. It sure makes it hard to treat their pain. Best of luck to you in finding something to help.
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