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Ibuprofen

(also known as Advil, Brufen, Motrin, Nuprin, Nurofen)
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, and fever; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Back Pain
1818
66%
Arthritis
1006
74%
Sciatica
389
59%
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
308
72%
Parkinson's Disease
102
89%
Overall, 71% (4252 Members) find Ibuprofen helpful
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Ibuprofen Reviews

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vivibsw (Parkinson's Disease)
just started using it -- not sure yet if working on PD
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oneforone (Back Pain)
Works the best for me. I keep on top of it when I have more pain then normal and can tell I am at risk for throwing my back out ...again...I take every four every four hours for a couple of days.
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fratt55 (Back Pain)
this treatment work a little
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spiritualstrength (Arthritis)
Motrin works but after many days of use it bothers my stomach even though I only take with food
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trebassets (Endometriosis)
I take this normally for the usual pain unless it gets very bad.
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trebassets (Chronic Pain)
This is normally what I take for the average pain that I get. But what I call average is immobilizing. Ibuprofen always comes first for me then if it doesnt work I move to percocet. I take 2 3 as needed.
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cavan46 (Arthritis)
Doesn't really help.
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siskiya (Arthritis)
worked! it is best pain reliever out there in my belief for RA. Just eat with it..stomach problems after years of taking it at very high dosages.
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ILoveHuskies (Arthritis)
Relives painful flared joints
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    Ibuprofen is an NSAID. They are absorbed by causing bleeding. Since you will deposit the pills directly into your intestine, this is a problem--it ca... [More]
  2. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    The reason for no advil is it can cause ulcers. I would explain that to the doctor and see if there is something else you can try. 2 weeks is a long ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    Side note, I take Nexium once a day so if it's bc it may cause ulcers, I dont know if the Nexium would help prevent that or not. [More]
  4. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    I have been do some marathon training and have some inflammation in knees. Saw the doc today and was told to take 800mg of ibuprofen for two weeks. I ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Advil or Aleve, or?
    Does anyone know if Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen sodium) will cause an IC sufferer more pain? I've had pain from over the counter meds before... [More]