Re: Ibuprofen effects

[Guest guest]

Ibuprofen does reduce swelling but my neuro gave me a prescription for a

stronger anti inflammatory. I took it one day and woke up the next day with

totally red eyes where the whites were. Be careful and don't take more than it

says to. A lot of people have issues with anti-inflammatories.

I received an inversion table for Christmas. I am waiting on the Okay from my

Neuro because I have spinal cord damage and you aren't suppose to use it if you

have cord damage. I have various bulging disks plus a previous fusion and I am

crossing my fingers hoping that the neuro lets me use it. I did get on it once

and it felt wonderful like all the pressure was being released!! You can find

them used pretty cheap. You might want to look for one of those so long as you

don't have any cord damage.

>

> Is it correct that ibuprofen reduces disc inflammation?

> I have great pressure at L4 presently from a swollen disc pressing on the

lower spinal nerves.

> Any advice appreciated to reduction of swelling.

> Thanks Maddy

>

[Guest guest]

It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory - used for relief of pain with an

inflammatory component. I'm not sure about using it for disk swelling, tho.

I've taken 800mg 3 times per day since my 1987 equestreian accident.

Also used it after 2009 injury where both L5 transverse process's were

fractured. It along with my TENS unit helped greatly.

Note of caution:

ALWAYS take ibuprofen with food or milk, NEVER EVER EVER on an empty stomach.

Taking with food/milk seems to lessen the impact on the liver, and of course

keeps it from doing a number on the stomach.

Also, I see that 3200mg ibuprofen now seems to be the highest safe long term

daily dose now. Previously I had been under the impression 2400mg had been the

highest long term safe dose.

Sam

(it's my iliolumbar ligament!)

>

> Is it correct that ibuprofen reduces disc inflammation?

> I have great pressure at L4 presently from a swollen disc pressing on the

lower spinal nerves.

> Any advice appreciated to reduction of swelling.

> Thanks Maddy

>

[Guest guest]

I did some research on ibuprofen and NSAID's and they are not good for

you they cause issues with your liver and if you have any advanced liver

disease they further damage your liver and cause you kidneys to shut down.

 

NSAID's are not intended for long term use this is why my doctor put me on

a pain management contract and prescribed something other than Ibuprofen

or Naprosyn. I would suggest you read this.

 

NSAIDs

•Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, may also cause damage to

the liver over extended periods of use. NSAIDs are primarily used to treat

inflammation, and as a analgesic pain reliever. NSAIDs also have the ability to

lower a fever. NSAIDs include naproxen, aspirin and ibuprofen.

Read more: Drugs That Cause Liver Damage | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5499566_drugs-cause-liver-damage.html#ixzz162DpmUlF\

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Walter

From: Sam . <k9gang@...>

Subject: Re: Ibuprofen effects

spinal problems

Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 2:56 PM

 

It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory - used for relief of pain with an

inflammatory component. I'm not sure about using it for disk swelling, tho.

I've taken 800mg 3 times per day since my 1987 equestreian accident.

Also used it after 2009 injury where both L5 transverse process's were

fractured. It along with my TENS unit helped greatly.

Note of caution:

ALWAYS take ibuprofen with food or milk, NEVER EVER EVER on an empty stomach.

Taking with food/milk seems to lessen the impact on the liver, and of course

keeps it from doing a number on the stomach.

Also, I see that 3200mg ibuprofen now seems to be the highest safe long term

daily dose now. Previously I had been under the impression 2400mg had been the

highest long term safe dose.

Sam

(it's my iliolumbar ligament!)

>

> Is it correct that ibuprofen reduces disc inflammation?

> I have great pressure at L4 presently from a swollen disc pressing on the

lower spinal nerves.

> Any advice appreciated to reduction of swelling.

> Thanks Maddy

>

[Guest guest]

FWIW, 23 years of 2400mg ibuprofen per day " with food or milk " has not caused me

any liver/kidney damage whatsoever. And I do test quite often to make sure.

Sam

(I could be a mutant, tho)

>

>

> From: Sam . <k9gang@...>

> Subject: Re: Ibuprofen effects

> spinal problems

> Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 2:56 PM

>

>

>  

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>

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> It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory - used for relief of pain with an

inflammatory component. I'm not sure about using it for disk swelling, tho.

>

> I've taken 800mg 3 times per day since my 1987 equestreian accident.

> Also used it after 2009 injury where both L5 transverse process's were

fractured. It along with my TENS unit helped greatly.

>

> Note of caution:

> ALWAYS take ibuprofen with food or milk, NEVER EVER EVER on an empty stomach.

Taking with food/milk seems to lessen the impact on the liver, and of course

keeps it from doing a number on the stomach.

>

> Also, I see that 3200mg ibuprofen now seems to be the highest safe long term

daily dose now. Previously I had been under the impression 2400mg had been the

highest long term safe dose.

>

> Sam

> (it's my iliolumbar ligament!)

[Guest guest]

I am no doctor, but do not believe that NSAIDs reduce disk swelling...the disk

is a sealed unit, not one that draws in fluids. I will add some doctor's will

not allow patients to use anti-inflammatories after surgeries or injuries,

because essentially inflammation is what happens when tissues are healing, so

they believe anti-inflammatory drugs delay the healing process. I hope you have

a pain free day!!

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From: Maddy <emailittomadeline@...>

spinal problems

Sent: Mon, December 27, 2010 6:32:41 AM

Subject: Ibuprofen effects

Is it correct that ibuprofen reduces disc inflammation?

I have great pressure at L4 presently from a swollen disc pressing on the lower

spinal nerves.

Any advice appreciated to reduction of swelling.

Thanks Maddy

[Guest guest]

More than liver/kidney damage, I was told the risks are from the blood

being thinned. Of course at the moment (and for the next 6 months) I am

not permitted any NSAID due to my fusion.

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On 12/28/2010 3:58 PM, Sam . wrote:

> FWIW, 23 years of 2400mg ibuprofen per day " with food or milk " has not caused

me any liver/kidney damage whatsoever. And I do test quite often to make sure.

>

[Guest guest]

Inflammation occurs due to injury, so if a disk is injured it just

stands to reason that it will be inflamed. In fact, my PM doctor

prescribed an NSAID to reduce the inflammation of my injured disk, so

apparently he feels that it is/was effective.

and the gang -- jacdobe@...

Birds: Sadie (GW) Cookie (MMxBuffons) Jaderbug and Nissa (LJs) Sylvie

(RB2) ie (CAG)

Cats: Sully(DSH) Shadow(DMH) Sanouk & la(Siamese) Dogs: Skye

(Dobe/Husky) Reece (Dobe)

Bridge kids: Flirt, Tia, Munchkin, Jasmine, Chuckles, Angel, Indi,

Kayla, Sabien and our heart, Bubba.

Pics of the gang: http://community.webshots.com/user/jacdobe

Allparrots: http://pets./group/allparrots

The Coalition of PA Aviculturists: TCOPA

On 12/29/2010 4:09 PM, Mark R Hardin wrote:

> the disk

> is a sealed unit, not one that draws in fluids.

[Guest guest]

yeah, I was put on anti-inflammatories prior to surgery too, but then after

surgery not allowed to have them...despite what some doctor's prescribe maybe

its not inflammation that is causing the pain after all and therefore NOT

anti-inflammatries (NSAIDS) that should be used:

http://www.healblog.net/health-news/inflammation-may-help-in-healing/

http://www.prolonews.com/inflammation_the_key_to_healing.htm

an reducing inflammation can lead to reduced healing:

http://academic.missouriwestern.edu/rachow/Inflammation%20and%20Healing.pdf

http://www.gluegrant.org/flash/injury.swf

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From: A. <jacdobe@...>

spinal problems

Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 4:33:32 PM

Subject: Re: Ibuprofen effects

Inflammation occurs due to injury, so if a disk is injured it just

stands to reason that it will be inflamed. In fact, my PM doctor

prescribed an NSAID to reduce the inflammation of my injured disk, so

apparently he feels that it is/was effective.

and the gang -- jacdobe@...

Birds: Sadie (GW) Cookie (MMxBuffons) Jaderbug and Nissa (LJs) Sylvie

(RB2) ie (CAG)

Cats: Sully(DSH) Shadow(DMH) Sanouk & la(Siamese) Dogs: Skye

(Dobe/Husky) Reece (Dobe)

Bridge kids: Flirt, Tia, Munchkin, Jasmine, Chuckles, Angel, Indi,

Kayla, Sabien and our heart, Bubba.

Pics of the gang: http://community.webshots.com/user/jacdobe

Allparrots: http://pets./group/allparrots

The Coalition of PA Aviculturists: TCOPA

On 12/29/2010 4:09 PM, Mark R Hardin wrote:

> the disk

> is a sealed unit, not one that draws in fluids.

[Guest guest]

About 3 weeks ago i started taking 2 ibuprofen 400mg tablets, one at morning and

one at night (= 800mg/day),

i can update this post by saying my condition has improved.

I have less pain which allows me to get around a lot easier.

Im not always at the edge of crippling pain from a swollen disc pressuring my

lumber nerves.

I give the drug the thumbs up.

Maddy

This is my personal opinion and every body should seek there own professional

advice prior to taking or changing any medications.

>

> Is it correct that ibuprofen reduces disc inflammation?

> I have great pressure at L4 presently from a swollen disc pressing on the

lower spinal nerves.

> Any advice appreciated to reduction of swelling.

> Thanks Maddy

>