Pain relievers - Page 3

mollybgood · ‎03-02-2017

@LilacTree wrote:
@mollybgood wrote:
Which over-the-counter meds do you reach for when pains
are an issue?

For the last few years, I have been using Motrin (IBUPROFEN) for my mild, pain issues. I take a baby aspirin every day, but I skip that on the few days I take the other pill.
@mollybgood
Be careful with ibuprofen, especially long term. I was using it for several years and never realized it was giving me high blood pressure. My doctors knew I was taking eight pills a day for RA pain. So they put my on HBP meds, which gave me side effects, a nasty cough, and other gastrointestinal issues. Obviously they never thought to take me off the ibuprofen.

One day I researched all of my meds and read on the Mayo Clinic site that ibuprofen caused HBP. I went off it immediately, as well as the HBP med. Within one week my BP returned to normal, actually lower than normal and has stayed at about 117/68 ever since. When I told the doctors, they just shrugged it off. And now HBP is on my records and I can't get it off unless I go to court!! Imagine that!!

@LilacTree

I seldom, if ever, have had to take more than one (200 mg) pill in a

24-hour period. I seldom need more than one pain pill of any type

over a 24-hour period.

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Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

I take ibu, scrip from my MD. I only take it if the inflammation from arthritis is flaring, and it really helps. The freedom of movement I get allows me to move more freely, and then the self-fulfilling prophecy of lubricating the joints happens.

I try to be wise about what I do, too. Movement technique helps me alot as I age.

Cogito ergo sum

mollybgood · ‎03-02-2017

@LilacTree wrote:
@mollybgood wrote:
Which over-the-counter meds do you reach for when pains
are an issue?

For the last few years, I have been using Motrin (IBUPROFEN) for my mild, pain issues. I take a baby aspirin every day, but I skip that on the few days I take the other pill.
@mollybgood
Be careful with ibuprofen, especially long term. I was using it for several years and never realized it was giving me high blood pressure. My doctors knew I was taking eight pills a day for RA pain. So they put my on HBP meds, which gave me side effects, a nasty cough, and other gastrointestinal issues. Obviously they never thought to take me off the ibuprofen.

One day I researched all of my meds and read on the Mayo Clinic site that ibuprofen caused HBP. I went off it immediately, as well as the HBP med. Within one week my BP returned to normal, actually lower than normal and has stayed at about 117/68 ever since. When I told the doctors, they just shrugged it off. And now HBP is on my records and I can't get it off unless I go to court!! Imagine that!!

@LilacTree

I seldom, if ever, take more than one (200 mg) pill in a 24-hour period.

I seldom have to take more than one pain-relief pill of any kind over a

24-hour period.

♥chocolate lover ♦ audiobook junkie♥

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

@mollybgood

Molly, I meant to say I took 800 mgs of ibuprofen a day (200 mgs = 1 pill), not eight pills a day.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

@mollybgood wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@mollybgood wrote:
Which over-the-counter meds do you reach for when pains
are an issue?

For the last few years, I have been using Motrin (IBUPROFEN) for my mild, pain issues. I take a baby aspirin every day, but I skip that on the few days I take the other pill.
@mollybgood
Be careful with ibuprofen, especially long term. I was using it for several years and never realized it was giving me high blood pressure. My doctors knew I was taking eight pills a day for RA pain. So they put my on HBP meds, which gave me side effects, a nasty cough, and other gastrointestinal issues. Obviously they never thought to take me off the ibuprofen.

One day I researched all of my meds and read on the Mayo Clinic site that ibuprofen caused HBP. I went off it immediately, as well as the HBP med. Within one week my BP returned to normal, actually lower than normal and has stayed at about 117/68 ever since. When I told the doctors, they just shrugged it off. And now HBP is on my records and I can't get it off unless I go to court!! Imagine that!!

@LilacTree
I seldom, if ever, take more than one (200 mg) pill in a 24-hour period.
I seldom have to take more than one pain-relief pill of any kind over a
24-hour period.

@mollybgood

Molly, I just posted that I took four pills a day (= 800 mgs), not eight pills a day, which might have killed me! LOL!!

And I now take one Aleve on the days when the pain is really bad, and that's not every day. I virtually take no pain killers regularly, OTC or otherwise.

I am sorry for my error.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

@mollybgood wrote:
I used to take Excedrin many years ago, but the caffeine is a problem, now.

I want to look into the turmeric that has been mentioned here a few times.

@mollybgood

I am very sensitive to caffeine. I took Exedrin once for a headache and wound up in the ER the next day for tachardia. I have never taken it again.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I take Tylenol along with a chinese herbal formula and the two together work really well.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Agree with others about the Excedrin. I took it once, many years ago and it make me literally sick. I have to stay away from the caffeine.

For OTC pain meds, I keep Ibuprofen on hand. Three of the OTC tablets is the same as one of the RX tablets. Usually, the standard dosage for the RX version is 1-2 tablets. I find that 6 to 8 of the OTC ones is helpful, BUT I won't take it more than once or twice a week. Usually, I try to stick to once a week, if that. I live in pain every day so I can handle most of it. Sometimes, however, I just need a little break.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Aleve only in the very rare event I need a pain reliever.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I hardly ever take anything for pain. I just deal with it most of the time. I also use the heating pad a lot. When I do I take aspirin or ibuprofen. I can only take ibuprofen for 3-5 days before my heart starts beating too fast & I cannot sleep. Here are a couple of sites I found info on natural pain relieve. Found the second place not long ago & have not really checked it out.

http://www.proven-natural-medicine.com/Pain_Proven.html

http://healthwyze.org/reports/658-the-potent-and-natural-painkillers-that-are-still-legal