Guest guest Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I have fibromyalgia in addition to the gut issues and I can't yet manage with no pain meds. So far I'm OK with OTC stuff. My doctor feels Tylenol is the safest for most people but with an inflammatory problem I've used ibuprofen. However, about a month on ibu and my stomach starts hurting. I switched to white willow bark. It's the herbal precursor of aspirin and and supposedly the other things in it that aspirin (being a pure chemical) hasn't got alleviate any stomach distress. This has proved to be the case for me, no tummy aches at all. Now, I have IBS, so I can't speak for UC or Crohn's or worse, but I think they are right about the whole natural form being easier to take. Of course if you are allergic to aspirin you wouldn't be able to take the white willow bark either. Anyway, you've been on SCD long enough that you should have healed a good deal, so that using the occasional NSAID like ibuprofen or aspirin might be tolerated. BUT check with your doctor first, since you don't want to cause any more harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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