I take it for degenerative disc disease in my neck and back (I am 72), and "severe" (per MD) arthritis in my knee. With this med, I have NO pain and feel wonderful. I have been given vicodin for severe pain, but don't like the foggy feeling I get. I take the prescribed dose (800mg) of IBUB 2 times daily, but sometimes,I have to have a third, if I am overdoing it.
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My neck is fused (C2-6) and I have degenerative disc disease and arthritis in it. When taking ibuprofen 800 mg I become extremely agitated, suffer sleeplessness, and anxious. Will not use again at any dosage.
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BamaRN | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
9/26/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I call it "Vitamin I". For headache, menstrual cramps, short-term pain related to injury/inflammation, it's the best. I am careful to always take it with food or milk so that, when I'm old and really hurt, I can still take it. Many people underestimate ibuprofen's analgesic power. It's as good as or better than many oral narcotics for many types of pain.
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DudeAbides | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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This helped my lower back pain. I also tried naproxen but it wasn't effective for me. My pharmacist said that some people respond to ibuprofen better, other respond better with naproxen.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I am using this medication until I can get a root canal done next week, and have used it several years ago when I had to get three wisdom teeth pulled simultaneously. I currently feel no pain and can function in my daily activities.
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cDevX99 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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It was very effective for me on a variety of dental issues
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Angelrose | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Pain
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Have been prescribed 600 mg. & at another time 800 mg. of it for back pain & knee pain, helped releive pain but still have pain & now use Tylenol Arthritis 650 mg. 2 twice a day.
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mama | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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its faster than paracetamol. maybe im used to it..
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Anonymous |
9/18/2007
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.7
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Yayagirl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Painful Periods
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Ibuprofen works very well for treating menstrual cramps related to perimenopause. Onset is fast, duration encompasses the dosing time-frame. Relief is consistently good.
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Anonymous |
9/18/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.0
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Because taking too much Ibuprofen can upset my stomach, I don't rely on it as a painkiller except when/if a feel a migraine coming on. If I take one or two tablets quickly, I can sometimes avoid the full-blown migraine. The window of opportunity appears to be small; if I wait too long, it's too late. I also have Fibromyalgia and Ibuprofen does nothing for the pain of FM. FM is not an inflammatory illness so the anti-inflammatory properties of Ibuprofen doesn't help.
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