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[Lotus]

On 3/14/2015 betteb said:

On 3/14/2015 Lotus~ said:

I'm going to try it....I hope I don't have any side effects....I can't take this pain anymore.

I hope it works for you Lotus. I understand the pain thing too well.

Thanks bette.....sorry you suffer too.

[sfnative]

On 3/14/2015 Lotus~ said:

sfnative.....does Naproxen have to build up in your system?

I actually have Aleve in the house....how many do you take at one time?

Generally speaking, most drugs require hours to days prior to achieving a therapeutic drug level.

When speaking of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for, say, a really bad arthritic knee, you're probably going ask your physician about how much to take and for what length of time. Generally speaking, you can expect to achieve a decrease in your level of inflammation in 1-3 weeks. Some drugs take longer.

Though aspirin is commonly used and is in the NSAID family, it is not as commonly used as it once was due to its side effect of causing bleeding. Because we don't know what internal illness we may have that includes breakdown of tissue and subsequent bleeding, it is far better to select a drug other than aspirin, unless you've been placed on a daily dose relative to cardiac/stroke illness.

One poster spoke of Naproxyn as being a wonder drug. It may seen so to her, but there are far better NSAIDs out there with far fewer side effects.

One comment regarding long term use of NSAIDs: in certain individuals these drugs can permanently damage the kidneys, so beware; and, always insist on annual blood work to include panels relevant to kidney and liver function.

[sfnative]

On 3/14/2015 Tinkrbl44 said:

I have trouble finding a pain reliever that actually does some good .... Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Tylenol do nothing for me ..... For me, nothing works better than plain old aspirin!

What kind of pain and where is it located? Have you had comprehensive discussions with your physicians? There are many, many anti-inflammatory medications available, should inflammation be the cause of your pain. Then there are also out-and-out pain medications: hydrocodone, ocydodone, etc.

The Ibuprofen and Aleve you mention are over-the-counter versions of prescription medications. Ibuprofen is Motrin in watered-downed form. Aleve is Naproxyn in watered-downed form. These 2 are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, so work on inflammation, but not at the level that a prescription medication of the same type that your physician will order for you. If you had a prescription from your doc for one of these drugs, at a higher milligram level, my guess is that you would experience success. And the success would occur because you'd also be taking it regularly, say 2 tablets every 4-6 hours daily for 4 weeks to begin.

If you haven't tried this yet through your physician, give it a got!

Re Tylenol, it's not an NSAID, so cannot help if you have inflammation. Its method of action is different, but many find success with it. Others do not.

Please do give your physician a call to address your pain needs.

[Moonchilde]

Of all the NSAIDs, Naproxen (Aleve) bothers my stomach the most. I think it works better for me for post-surgical pain or arthritis, but ibuprofen (Advil) works better for me with headaches, muscle aches & pains and toothache, and doesn't bother my stomach. I can't take more than 2 doses of Aleve without having an unhappy stomach.

[Moonchilde]

On 3/14/2015 Lotus~ said:

My son just had shoulder surgery and in addition to pain meds the surgeon gave him Naproxen 500mg.

I take 4 Advil Gel caps at the same time for back and neck, hip, foot, and ankle pain....I'm wanting to try one of his Naproxens. It can't be any worse on my stomach (of steel) than 4 Advils.

Thanks ladies.

Yes, honestly, it can be worse. You might be lucky, but I take 4 Advils at least 1-2 a week (and 3 all the time) and have no stomach issues. If I take more than 2 Naproxen in 48 hrs my stomach definitely lets me know it's not happy.

[sunshine45]

another option a doctor recommended to me if you dont want to take a narcotic or prescription strength......try two advil and two tylenol at the same time.

[JuJu Squeezie]

I took it and I have a cast iron tummy but long term I was told would not be good for me anyway. I don't know what doseage it was but I stopped at age 37 being when told I would always need something.

Then I have done the genesight testing and it isn't on my pretty good list anywho.

[adelle38]

On 3/14/2015 Lotus~ said:

My son just had shoulder surgery and in addition to pain meds the surgeon gave him Naproxen 500mg.

I take 4 Advil Gel caps at the same time for back and neck, hip, foot, and ankle pain....I'm wanting to try one of his Naproxens. It can't be any worse on my stomach (of steel) than 4 Advils.

Thanks ladies.

You really shouldn't be taken your son's prescription medication, but you know that. Discuss the options with your doctor instead of making dangerous choices on your own.

[emmysmom]

I loved it. It allowed me to work when I had terrible cramps. I never had any side effects, always took with food. I can't take it anymore, developed an allergy~

[Buck-i-Nana]

On 3/14/2015 sunshine45 said:

another option a doctor recommended to me if you dont want to take a narcotic or prescription strength......try two advil and two tylenol at the same time.

I was going to post this same thing. I have significant arthritis in my hands and regularly take OTC Aleve 2 in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. That's usually very good at keeping me functional and while not totally pain free it's significantly reduced. I've had some super serious flares this past winter where the pain break-through was so significant I couldn't focus on anything. I react badly to most narcotic type pain killers and avoid them unless I have no recourse. My Dr suggested layering the Tylenol with the Aleve as they are completely different formulations and it is safe to do. On my bad days, the added Tylenol gets me back to functional.