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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wysemickey2 | 45-54 | Female | Patient
6/2/2014
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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I use this in place of my pain medicine. It helps make my days bearable; cuts down on taking pain medicine.
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Ann | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/31/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 1.0
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Only used it once became very dizzy, even had a fall while walking
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.3
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I take this drug for joint pain.
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dutcie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/16/2014
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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i take it food in the evening from pain plantar fasciitis so i can sleep at night i take only during the day if the pain is to bad
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TONYA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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I HAVE BEEN USING IBUPROFEN FOR 37 YEARS NOW AND IT DOES NOT EVEN WORK ON ME TO TAKE THE PAIN AWAY AND IT HAS INFECTED ME WITH THE EYES AND STOMACH PAINS NOW. AND ALL OF THE OTHER SYSTOMS. BUT NOW I HAD NECK SURGERY AND NEED LOWER BACK SOON.AND THE DOC'S GIVE ME OTHER MED'S LIKE PERC'S BUT LOW MG'S AND NOW THEY ARE GIVEN ME VIC'S WITH THE LOWEST MG. WHICH DOES HELP BETTER THEN IBUPROFEN BUT NOT BY MUCH. I DO NOT LIKE TAKING MUCH OF PILL'S SO I ASKED MY DOC'S TO GIVE ME HIGHER DOSE SO I CAN TAKE LESS A DAY OR IF I DON'T NEED THAT MUCH OF A DOSE I WILL CUT THE PILL IN HALF. BUT IT'S A SHAME THAT I AM PUT IN THE SAME BASKET AS OTHER PEOPLE THAT I JUST MIGHT GET HOOKED.SO I DO NOT GET PAIN RELIEF TO HELP ME KEEP GOING AND GETTING THINGS DONE. CAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY I HURT SO BAD AND WHEN I GET UP I HURT EVEN WORSE. I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND THYROID PROBLEMS AND IT SAY'S IBUPROFEN WILL MAKE IT WORSE AND MAY CAUSE A STROKE OR HEART ATTACK THAT RUN'S THROUGH MY FAMILY AND THE DOCTORS KNOW THIS AND STILL WILL TRY TO GIVE IT TO ME INSTAND OF WHAT I NEED. IT IS A SHAME CAUSE DOC'S WILL THINK OF THEM SELFS INSTAND OF YOU CAUSE THERE SCARED OF GETTING SUED INSTAND OF YOUR HEALTH. THEY NEED NOT PUT EVERYONE IN THE SAME BASKET AND GET TO KNOW YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE. I BELIEVE MOST DOCTORS AND NURSES DO NOT HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND NO COMPASSION ANY MORE. IT'S ALL ABOUT THEM AND THE MONEY. SHAME,SHAME,SHAME ON THEM. I DO NOT TRUST THEM IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2014
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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I used this when i got kicked on the head and it was swollen it took the pain away a little the swelling did go down after.
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nanalindaw | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/28/2014
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.0
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I am experiencing a NEW allergy to taking ibuprofen,not sure why, but within 2 hours, I develop full blown head cold, sore throat, and asthma symptoms. Scary. will NOT take it any more, but not sure why it just came on, I am 61 yrs old, and never had this problem before.
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Chainsaw | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/25/2014
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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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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ibuprofen | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2014
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Taken for 10 days to treat sinus headache. e, Taken 10pm, effective pain killer. However, by 7am woke up with disturbing dreams, sleep apnea and very high blood pressure. Also noticeable lack of sex drive during those 10 days. Stopped Ibuprofen and immediately noticed that bad dreams and sleep apnea were gone, sex drive is back.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2014
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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My tummy is killing me
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bb | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/12/2014
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Given Ibuprofen for shingles pain. Helped the pain but now the shingles has gone for the first time in my life have registered high blood pressure so will never take Ibuprofen again. Hoping blood pressure will be lower when I see doctor tomorrow as it is two weeks since I took any. I also found it annoying that I had to eat something when taking it.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/9/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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NBack and back pain and spasms
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1/7/2014
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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Hope | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/29/2013
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Advil was quite effective , and that is why I used it for such a long time, but beware there are dangerous side affect! I now have kidney disease, which the doctor believes is related to my use of Advil.
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Better | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had back surgery so the nerves in my leg an feet really give me a lot of problems but with the nerve med. and the ibuprofen I can do my day to day chores.
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Holly | 35-44 | Female | Patient
10/18/2013
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.3
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I finally realized I am allergic to Ibuprofen. I didn't put it together for over a year. BUT it makes me sneeze like crazy, itchy eyes, throat, runny nose, and brings on mild asthma. Just want other people to be aware so they are able to recognize this if it happens to them. It is absolutely possible and can become life threatening.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
9/12/2013
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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TheresaInMd | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2013
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Ibuprofen 800mg given after a root canal. I suffered from swelling in my feet and ankles and edema and also VERY high blood pressure. 36 hours after I stopped taking it these symptoms resolved. This is very alarming because neither the doctor or the pharmacist recognized my symptoms as being caused by the IBUPROFEN .. they both thought it was the antibiotics.
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fran | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/9/2013
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have found relief for my hi and back pain for the last 3 months but I am concerned about taking it for a long period of time.
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Duke | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/7/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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I take Ibuprofen for my arthritis of the knee and Gout, in the amount of 6-800 mg a day, with exellent releif. One unusual good effect is, when I take it close to bed time, it totally releivs my difficulty with my longstanding BPH, [frequent urination, pain, dribling, etc..], lasting 7-8+ Hrs so I can sleep.I have no explanetion hwy Ibuprof. has this good effect when it is suppose to cause a bladder inflammation as one of rare side effect mentionned on this page. The only problem is I cannot take it for more than 2-3 days because it causes swelling of the feet and legs which can rase BP which I also have. So I take it 1-2 times a week. Ibuprofen 800 mg is availaable only on prescription. effect instead of Read More Read Less
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