Guest guest Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 The small amount of cellulose in medication is OK I believe. Are there any other additives? Do you have IBD? The NSAIDS- like Aleve are not recommended with IBD because they can cause GI bleeding. If you must take it, you can get it compounded. I think the regular- old kind of Tylenol is legal- check the ingredients. What kind of pain are you having? If nothing else works then have a compounding pharmacy make some Aleve with no illegal additives. PJ > > During times (when I'm in intense pain like now) -- I really need to take medicines like Aleve. But, I had an intense reaction to the medicine (first heart burn, then really bad gas).... > > I was surprised to find that it has cellulose in it. > > Aleve is the ONLY thing that works for this pain, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of naproxen sodium substitutes without the cellulose? Or how to request one without the cellulose. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 The only problem with this is you have to have a script from your doctor for anything at a compounding pharmacy. I can't afford to go to the doctor to get it (I'm on a $3500 deductible plan). I can never find regular Tylenol so I have to get the extra strength kind. I won't even look at the label because I know it probably has illegals but I need it for headaches. I've tried natural remedies but they didn't work. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 2 + years > > What kind of pain are you having? If nothing else works then have a compounding pharmacy make some Aleve with no illegal additives. > > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Misty, don't feel bad - I use it too. WIth all the extra expenses on this diet, I just have no enthusiasm for spending a bunch of money on compounded tylenol. BTW, I love the extra strength kind. Mara > The only problem with this is you have to have a script from your doctor for anything at a compounding pharmacy. I can't afford to go to the doctor to get it (I'm on a $3500 deductible plan). I can never find regular Tylenol so I have to get the extra strength kind. I won't even look at the label because I know it probably has illegals but I need it for headaches. I've tried natural remedies but they didn't work. > > Misty Kimble > CD - no meds > SCD - 2 + years > > >> >> What kind of pain are you having? If nothing else works then have a compounding pharmacy make some Aleve with no illegal additives. >> >> PJ > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Not everyone can take Tylenol. It makes the bleeding worse--a lot worse for me. I have never heard of anyone else having that problem but that's what they recommend for IBDer's. One doc said ibuprofen/motrin is especially bad though so avoid those. I use generic aspirin and arnica if it's really bad. Arnica is at VItamin Shoppe; flower petals ;-). Debbie 41 cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Don't feel guilty about it...I have to take extra strength Tylenol for several days every month! Bleh! Stacey > > > > What kind of pain are you having? If nothing else works then have a compounding pharmacy make some Aleve with no illegal additives. > > > > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I often do better with the prescription form of a pain reliever, so you could ask your doctor. I’ve found the prescription forms to contain very little of the non-active ingredients, and what is included are usually SCD-legal ( I check with the doctor and the pharmacist). I don’t have an IBD, and talk about my pain reliever choices with my doctors, in addition to requesting a prescription. Unfortunately pain relievers will affect digestions, so there is usually a balancing act involved, or having to choose which symptom is worse [sigh]. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aleve is the ONLY thing that works for this pain, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of naproxen sodium substitutes without the cellulose? Or how to request one without the cellulose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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