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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Sonja | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.7
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I took 2 200 mg once a day for two days andbeganto have bleeding under my skin causing huge bruises all over. I bled from my nose as well. Ialso became very anxious and easily annoyed. I am also on Pradaxa, so after noticing these symptoms, looked up side effects of Ibuprofren, and fit the description, so decoded to stop taking it. I came to the conclusion that the two drugs together were probably not good.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/15/2012
Condition: Pain
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StudiesShmudies | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/14/2012
Condition: Migraine Headache
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My Dr switched me from fiorinal with codiene (which took my severe migraines away every single time) to 600 mg of Ibuprophen (he said studies show it works just as well as fiorinal with codiene) well not only did it do NOTHING to ease my migraine- it also caused me bad pain in my stomache like a burning. So I had a bad migraine AND a stomache ache that lasted hours! Ibuprophen does NOT work for my over pain level 5 headaches- my migraines are level 7-9. why are we allowed to suffer? this is not the middle ages. Now I take nothing and miss out on life due to severe pain.Read More Read Less
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33rd87 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: Painful Periods
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relieves pain for back, muscles and throat
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betty | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2012
Condition: Painful Periods
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painful periods
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sreeves | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2012
Condition: Gout
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Edema has increased in my legs due to sodium in the Ibuprophen. The md has stated it has sodium in iy. is this correct?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/15/2012
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/7/2012
Condition: Other
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Easy to take and takes care of the pain for my tennis elbow. I like the 800mg better.
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lila | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/7/2012
Condition: Pain
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as i am alergic to many drugs, and take none, except my throid pill, ibuprofen is the correct pain killer for me. However, as my body is not accustomed to medication even 200 mg puts me to sleep, or makes me very tired.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/23/2012
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I have a swollen arm. Why did doctor in emergency perscribe this drug ??????????????????????????????????????
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2012
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diagnosed with phlebitis on the inside of my right leg..over a varicose vein. Prescribed 4oomgs three times a day.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/30/2012
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/26/2012
Condition: Pain
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l'm taking it to help the pain along with narcotics for pain due to 7 herniated discs
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/19/2012
Condition: Pain
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I've had a nagging stiff neck for a day or so. I took 300 mg and 20 mins it was feeling better. I am advised by my Dr. how much to take so I listen to her. It is a blessing on meny ackes and pains I get.
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Michelle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
3/18/2012
Condition: Pain
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/10/2012
Condition: Pain
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7nflgirl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
1/30/2012
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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Ibuprofen has been a God-send to me and my knees. Motrin or Ibuprofen relieved my pain whereas narcotics did not. Now I take it for my back and knees and don't know what I would do without it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/23/2012
Condition: Gout
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this drug is not as affective as it is said to be. I have take it for gout and it does not help.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
1/1/2012
Condition: Pain
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this med stincks, doesn't help the pain at all
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pmarshall | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2011
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Have to take Prevacid before taking iboprufen to prevent stomach problem. I have arthritis, but I think I have a pulled muscle.
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