Ibuprofen ??

[racky2012]

Hi all so far 3 months into treatment i was pretty much sailing through it but not by body is hurting my back my legs just everything i ran out of Acetaminophen and want to know if anyone here knows if i can take Ibuprofen for the aches i am undetectable at week 4 no liver damage if someone could help me out with this

Thanks Much love Karen

[racky2012]

Thank you all very much for your advice i did get more Acetaminophen i figure i should stick to what doc says and yes i do have a whirlpool tub i take plenty of hot baths and put the jets right on my back and legs helps till the cold gets to me then right back in the hot tub again for me you guys r great have a Safe and Healthy and Happy New year

Racky

[heart_in_the_keyes]

Will look for Bromelian....try not to take ibuprofen unless absolutely necessary...will do warm showers and mediation first plus drink water, water, water.  I can't take NSAID's because I have ulcers caused from the multiple NSAID's that I was taking for back pain. Go figure.  NSAID's can cause stomach bleeding also. If the warm shower, bath or mediation doesn't work then my liver transplant specialist told me to take a Tylenol but he would rather I didn't.  I have found for me to stay hydrated all the time.  

[orphanedhawk]

Ibuprofen is bad for our livers.
Try getting a massage if you can.

Bromelian, a natural supplement made from pineapples helps reduce swelling but it takes time to work.

Also, make sure you're drinking lots of water, and getting some exercise. Try some yoga too.
Pot brownies worked the best for my back pain.

[racky2012]

Thank you i was told i could take Acetaminophen by my Doctor i just was not sure about Ibuprofen in that case i will not take it but since its sunday i cant call my doc well maybe i can but i dont like to bother them on a sunday i have a great doc and dont want to bug him for something so small

Thanks

[willbb]

A post of mine last yerar with some comments.(below)

I hope this helps

Will

It often comes up here which is the best pain med to take.Everybody is different as far as risks go depending on many health issues.Article below explains some of these for those that haven"t see it.
Will

http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com/


Liver damage. Acetaminophen, the No. 1 nonprescription pain reliever, does not cause GI bleeding, but long-term frequent use or even large single doses can cause severe liver damage. In fact, acetaminophen overdosing is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the U.S., often as the result of suicide attempts. Most people still don’t know about this risk and don’t realize that acetaminophen is in hundreds of OTC cold, allergy and headache products and some prescription pain relievers. Check labels for acetaminophen, and don’t take more than 4 grams—equal to eight Extra Strength Tylenol tab--lets—a day from all sources. Alcohol (three drinks or more at a time) and certain other drugs increase the risk. Heavy drinkers and those with liver disease should avoid, or at least limit, acetaminophen. Taking the drug while fasting also increases the risk.

• Kidney damage. NSAIDs (and acetaminophen to a lesser extent) can damage the kidneys. If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor about pain reliever safety.

Here’s our advice

For healthy people who take OTC pain relievers as directed, the risks are relatively small. However, because these drugs are so popular, thousands of Americans are affected every year. Don’t let these concerns prevent you from taking the drugs if you need them, but do follow this advice, especially if you take pain relievers often:

[uncledudeness]

I was told not to take it. something to do with internal bleeding. try doing a search here and I'm sure you will find some threads about the subject. I was also not to exceed 2000mg per day. I don't even take half that amount.