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Posted 6/9/2010 8:41 PM (GMT 0)

I am feeling achy today and would love to take some Aleve or something.  Any suggestions on what I can take and how much so it won't bother my UC?  I am in remission since December.  diagnosed last July.  Had tow flares, but good right now. Thanks

Posted 6/10/2010 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I am new to this, but I don't think Aleve is something to take if you have UC. I was under the impression that Tylenol is the only safe pain reliever. This was bad news for me as I always took Advil and found that it really helped me. See what other say, but that is from what I understood Tylenol is the only way to go. Good luck!
Posted 6/10/2010 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
You might get away with one or two doses of Aleve or Advil but just keep in mind that Nsaids can cause you to have intestinal bleeding and/or start a flare, so please use them with caution. My personal choice is Tylonel Arthritis. It has a higher mg count and it lasts for 8 hours.
Posted 6/10/2010 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking Tylenol Arthritis every day - way before UC.  Now if really bad - Motrin 400 for a couple days but no more.

ElaineNY

Posted 6/10/2010 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
Tylenol is the only OTC that's safe.

My doc also gives me a script for vicodin when it gets bad because it can also control the spasms of your colon.
Posted 6/11/2010 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks.  I didn't take anything, but used a hot pad.  It helped, but next time I will try the Tylenol Arthritis.  I really don't wan to aggrivate my colon!

Posted 6/11/2010 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
I also use a heating pad or the microwave thingy for pain.  I just keep moving it around.   I have a power recliner for my arthritis, etc. so while I watch tv I move the heating pad around accordingly!  I had lots of pain before UC - just added a couple more places to hurt!

ElaineNY

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