Re: Advil, tylenol, etc.

[Guest guest]

Some will say it's okay to use plain, original Tylenol- but every time I look at

the ingredients I spot illegals.

If you have a history of headaches, you may want to look into getting Tylenol

compounded. It's kind of a pain, but I asked my GI to write a prescription- he

wrote it out for 100 capsules with 284 mg of acetaminophen. I took it to a

compounding pharmacy where they just put it in vegetable capsules.

Since I know I am prone to headaches and that Tylenol works, now I have a stash

on hand

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

>

> Hey guys,

> I've been on the SCD for about a month now and I've noticed you can't find any

starch and sugar free pain killers. I have a pretty bad case of sinusitis right

now and my job requires me to sit in front of the computer for about 7 hours a

day so I can't deal with the headache. Is it okay to take anything? Is there

anything specific you recommend?

>

> Thanks,

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

Amber

It is hard to find an OTC pain reliever that doesn't contain some illegals. You

can get some things compounded, however.

I deal with headaches, migraines, joint pain, spinal pain all the time. I am

allergic to acetominophen, so I use aspirin or ibuprofen depending on what I'm

dealing with. I search to find OTC brands that contain the least amount of

illegals, but I've never found one that was completely clear. Sometimes I

discover the store brands contain less illegals than the big-name brands. I did

check with my doctors concerning my use of OTC pain relievers, even though I

don't have an IBD. They actually suggested I could use a much larger dose and

frequency, but I feel better keeping the doses small.

I'm aware of the risks, knowing some of the potential impacts on my digestion

and nervous system. So I'm alert to changes, if any surface. So far, so good. I

think it makes more of a difference if you have an IBD.

Kim M.

SCD 6+ years

>

> Hey guys,

> I've been on the SCD for about a month now and I've noticed you can't find any

starch and sugar free pain killers. I have a pretty bad case of sinusitis right

now and my job requires me to sit in front of the computer for about 7 hours a

day so I can't deal with the headache. Is it okay to take anything? Is there

anything specific you recommend?

>

> Thanks,

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

When my son needs a pain killer, we turn to essential oils. I put hot tap water onto a wash cloth and then drop a few drops of oil onto the cloth an let him inhale the vapors. He does this for a few minutes many times in a morning and it seems to help. Different oils help for different things. I would use incense if Jimmy had a headache. But for a sinus infection: I would use Cinnamon Verum, Hyssop, & Myrtle. All three together. I must sound like a flower child but these really work. I also fill a hot bath and have him soak in Epsom Salts with a few drops of oil. I also use oil in the vaporizer (not where you put the water but in the little holding area near where the steam comes out.)

Hope you feel better soon )

Lise

Jimmy’s mom

Amber

It is hard to find an OTC pain reliever that doesn't contain some illegals. You can get some things compounded, however.

I deal with headaches, migraines, joint pain, spinal pain all the time. I am allergic to acetominophen, so I use aspirin or ibuprofen depending on what I'm dealing with. I search to find OTC brands that contain the least amount of illegals, but I've never found one that was completely clear. Sometimes I discover the store brands contain less illegals than the big-name brands. I did check with my doctors concerning my use of OTC pain relievers, even though I don't have an IBD. They actually suggested I could use a much larger dose and frequency, but I feel better keeping the doses small.

I'm aware of the risks, knowing some of the potential impacts on my digestion and nervous system. So I'm alert to changes, if any surface. So far, so good. I think it makes more of a difference if you have an IBD.

Kim M.

SCD 6+ years

>

> Hey guys,

> I've been on the SCD for about a month now and I've noticed you can't find any starch and sugar free pain killers. I have a pretty bad case of sinusitis right now and my job requires me to sit in front of the computer for about 7 hours a day so I can't deal with the headache. Is it okay to take anything? Is there anything specific you recommend?

>

> Thanks,

> Amber

>

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[Guest guest]

I have both tylenol and ibuprofen compounded for me, because with

age, arthritis, fibro, and the results of six people deciding to

include me and my car in their auto accidents, plus a plane crash,

well, I need pain help a lot of times. I do make sure I keep my

daily dose of each to no more than half the recommended dosage,

though. My nurse cousin says it's better to use two different pain

killers at smaller doses than more of either one, safer because side

effects are directly related to dosage in most cases. I think it's

worth doing to have them compounded if you can afford it.

[Guest guest]

Hi Amber,

Have you tried a Neti pot? Just mix a saline/baking soda solution together and

rise your sinuses. I love mine....

Ellen

>

> Hey guys,

> I've been on the SCD for about a month now and I've noticed you can't find any

starch and sugar free pain killers. I have a pretty bad case of sinusitis right

now and my job requires me to sit in front of the computer for about 7 hours a

day so I can't deal with the headache. Is it okay to take anything? Is there

anything specific you recommend?

>

> Thanks,

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

However, I just want to reinforce that IBDers should NOT use compounded advil

(compounded tylenol is okay).

The below is from Wikipedia- but you can do any search for " Advil and IBD " and

you will find lots of supporting research:

" Ibuprofen should not be used regularly in individuals with inflammatory bowel

disease due to its ability to cause gastric bleeding and form ulceration in the

gastric lining. Pain relievers such as paracetemol/acetaminophen or drugs

containing codeine (which slows down bowel activity) are safer methods than

ibuprofen for pain relief from IBD. Ibuprofen is also known to cause worsening

of IBD during flare-ups, so it should be avoided completely at those times. "

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

>

> I have both tylenol and ibuprofen compounded for me, because with

> age, arthritis, fibro, and the results of six people deciding to

> include me and my car in their auto accidents, plus a plane crash,

> well, I need pain help a lot of times. I do make sure I keep my

> daily dose of each to no more than half the recommended dosage,

> though. My nurse cousin says it's better to use two different pain

> killers at smaller doses than more of either one, safer because side

> effects are directly related to dosage in most cases. I think it's

> worth doing to have them compounded if you can afford it.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I would agree with that. My friend is a nurse (of 40 years

experience) and she says from experience that she doesn't think anybody

should use Ibuprofen for chronic things. Short term is OK.

However, I just want to reinforce that IBDers should NOT use

compounded advil (compounded tylenol is okay).

The below is from Wikipedia- but you can do any search for

" Advil and IBD " and you will find lots of supporting

research:

" Ibuprofen should not be used regularly in individuals with

inflammatory bowel disease due to its ability to cause gastric bleeding

and form ulceration in the gastric lining. Pain relievers such as

paracetemol/acetaminophen or drugs containing codeine (which slows down

bowel activity) are safer methods than ibuprofen for pain relief from

IBD. Ibuprofen is also known to cause worsening of IBD during flare-ups,

so it should be avoided completely at those times. "

-Joanna