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Posted 5/3/2015 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Is it OK to take ibuprofen when you are in remission? My leg pain is awful and Tylenol doesn't do anything for it.
Posted 5/3/2015 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I really don't think it is, you should check with your doc, or hopefully someone else here has checked with theirs and can share with you...kinda risky I think since even though you're in remission you still do have IBD and taking it may be an issue.
Posted 5/3/2015 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
My GI has told me that I definitely should stay away from N-Saids however he has approved the occasional usage of Celebrex. Tho, I don't really take it because I'm afraid it will affect my remission.
Posted 5/3/2015 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
My GI said I should really try to stay away from Ibuprofen as it is not good for people with IBD. I told her I take it when I have a really bad headache because tylenol does nothing for it. Needless to say, I take it more than I should but have never had a problem.
Posted 5/3/2015 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
It's not a good idea, even in remission because it could trigger a flare, but sometimes you just gotta do it. I hate that I'm only able to take Tylenol because like you, Tylenol does nothing for me. It's better now though I think since I haven't taken anything else in a few years. It's like my body has gotten used to that being the only painkiller it's getting. I get migraines occasionally and for that I will take something. It has aspirin and caffeine. Off brand.
Posted 5/4/2015 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor says no.
Posted 5/4/2015 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
I'm on a 6 liqiud advil (in a 24 hr period) right now for my fissure! When I had fistula surgery my doctor told me to take advil for inflammation. Advil is the only thing helping my fissure at this point, bringing down the inflammation, tylenol did help it at all. I think its a case by case thing and how you body responds to it.
Posted 5/4/2015 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
My GI just told me in an email that you have a 30 percent risk of having a flare up if you take ibuprofen.

So I guess I won't take it.
Posted 5/4/2015 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ellen, do you know WHY you're having the leg pain exactly?

No to ibuprophen.

q
Posted 5/4/2015 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know. I think it's my hip and sciatica, Quincy. My GI prescribed Tramadol, but that's a narcotic and it just alters how you perceive pain. I don't want to get into that. Hurts when I walk.
Posted 5/4/2015 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried going to a chiropractor? I know people think they're stupid, but they have helped me with my neck pain before. The only thing I don't like about chiropractors is they tell you that you need to keep coming back. I honestly only went because my insurance covers massages after adjustments lol. But you don't have to listen to them. I stopped going because I didn't like them saying I needed to come so many times a week, blah, blah, blah. They do help though. Even if you just go for a couple adjustments.
Posted 5/5/2015 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I'd go to a chiro no problem. Mine helps me out of many binds. Not that I still don't have pain, but it's better than being out of commission.

I use Costco brand back relief. It's Tylenol with methocarbamol.

q
Posted 5/5/2015 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
I think I'll try Tylenol with methocarbamol. Good suggestion Quincy.
Posted 5/5/2015 7:13 AM (GMT 0)
I don't use it much (fortunately) but I like to have Tramadol in my back pocket for pain since I also don't have NSAIDS as an option.
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