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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / May 2007inflammation
I think I have some inflammation under a tooth that had a root canel done a good while ago. It was hurting a little a while back and the dentist said there was not a problem(Did X Rays) and it might be inflammation. It seems to be the same tooth. I forget what he said. I want to try it again. I think it was 800 MG of Ibuprofen, 3 times a day for 3 days. Does that sound right? How many hours apart should I take them? I didn't think it would work,but it worked. Thanks, Tony Tony, The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. Taking 800mg of Ibuprofen 3 times a day is best accomplished every 8 hours. This will provide the most consistent blood concentration. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids when taking Ibuprofen as it can harm your stomach. If your symptoms persist, I recommend seeking advice from your dentist. Best wishes, Don > Tony, > The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Best wishes, > Don Thanks Don, I will do that. The only problem is my dentist usually takes about 2 months to get in. Tony PS It is starting to feel better already. -- > The only problem is my dentist usually takes about 2 months to get in. HMO ???? Socialized med?  SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : -- > The only problem is my dentist usually takes about 2 months to get in. : : HMO ???? On May 14, 2:13 am, "ant30...@yahoo.com" <ant30...@yahoo.com> wrote: > The only problem is my dentist usually takes about 2 months to get in. Pick a different dentist ? I recently changed from a 1 month guy to a 1 week dentist- not regretting it in the least (and both are PPO). Dear Tony, Tooth aches can be caused by infection. Please consider asking for antibiotics in the meantime. Consult your dentist or physician. SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : Thanks Don, : I will do that. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] : PS : It is starting to feel better already. "> The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. Interestingly, in Canada, the maximum daily limit for ibuprofen is 2400mg. John That's because the cold develops a weaker constitution... ;) But seriously...I didn't know that. Is the MDD really 2.4g or is that only what is commonly prescribed/recommended? I think most people don't prescribe 800mg every 6 hrs, even in the US. I remember our anesthesia instructor told us 600mg q6h provided maximum pain relief and 800mg q6h gained additional inflammation reduction. I have never found a reference for this (and he died shortly after graduation), but interestingly Merck identifies 800mg q6h for inflammation management and 400 q6h for pain management. Here is the reference for Ibuprofen's MDD: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/lexicomp/ibuprofen.html#NC2DC9 "Inflammatory disease: 400-800 mg/dose 3-4 times/day (maximum dose: 3.2 g/day) " Don >800mg q6h for inflammation management and 400 q6h for pain management. That sums it up > But seriously...I didn't know that. Is the MDD really 2.4g or is that > only what is commonly prescribed/recommended? CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialities) is a Canadian publication (mostly proprietary, printed by drug companies) that lists 2.4g as the max 24hr dose. The CPS is basically filled with Canadian drug monographs. Wierd how so much of our medical treatment philosophy is the same in USA and Canada, yet we differ on so many things. You can also get medicinal pot in Canada, if an MD says you need it. John >"> The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. > >Interestingly, in Canada, the maximum daily limit for ibuprofen is 2400mg. > >John The Kanadian stuff must be stronger, eh ? I was at a Pain Control Lecture last night. The speaker says the max daily dose for Ibuprofen is 3200 mg. Signature/ Amatus / > >>"> The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > The Kanadian stuff must be stronger, eh ? When I had a killer tooth ache, I remember taking one or two every two hours. Talk about consistent blood levels. Every two hours my tooth ache came back. 50 mg Tramadol (guess who also has a bad back) got me through the night. Antibiotics took the pain down till I could get to the dentist. SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : Tony, : The maximum daily limit for Ibuprofen is 3200mg. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] : Best wishes, : Don >I think it was 800 MG of Ibuprofen, 3 times a day for 3 days. Does >that sound right? FWIIW, remember to eat something with the ibuprofen. My understanding is that it can eat right through the stomach wall ( at least that is the horror story the nurses tell) --g Can't believe everything you hear. Generally, Ibuprofen is tolerated better than plain aspirin. I've taken it on an empty stomach many times with no problems. (anecdote of course) Steve > FWIIW, remember to eat something with the ibuprofen. My understanding > is that it can eat right through the stomach wall ( at least that is > the horror story the nurses tell) > > --g > Can't believe everything you hear. Generally, Ibuprofen is > tolerated better than plain aspirin. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > --g I used to be a high dose ibuprofen. My big problem was blurred vision. After that, I used it rarely and for special needs. I haven't touched the stuff in years. I wasn't aware of having any "stomach" problems from it. Webby As with any NSAID, stomach problems are a *possibility*. I just wanted to temper the statement about eating a hole right through your stomach. Quite an exagerated and inflammatory statement. Best wishes, D > I used to be a high dose ibuprofen. My big problem was blurred vision. > After that, I used it rarely and for special needs. I haven't touched > the stuff in years. I wasn't aware of having any "stomach" problems from > it. > > Webby > As with any NSAID, stomach problems are a *possibility*. I just wanted > to temper the statement about eating a hole right through your stomach. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > > > Webby Gotcha, D. Hey, how's that broken-wristed-ball-player doing? (Or was it his hand????) Best to you too, W. He had his first game on Sunday (Ban Johnson summer league). It was the first time he was to face 'live' pitching since the injury. He was 2 for 4 with a walk, double, and home run (grand slam-wood bat). He stole one base, scored 2 runs and had 4 RBIs. Lots of put outs at first, and tagged a guy out at the plate during the last inning when the starting catcher pitched an inning and Ryan moved from first to catcher. I think he's back. :-) D >>As with any NSAID, stomach problems are a *possibility*. I just wanted >>to temper the statement about eating a hole right through your stomach. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Best to you too, > W. > He had his first game on Sunday (Ban Johnson summer league). It was > the first time he was to face 'live' pitching since the injury. He [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > I think he's back. **I should say so!!!!** Great news!!! Thanks for the update. I've been concerned about him. W :-))))) > :-) > D [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Best to you too, > > W. |
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