I recently started taking Advil for some pretty severe muscle
inflammation. It worked great at reducing the inflammation, but
unfortunately it tears up my stomach something awful. I have a history
of ulcers so my stomach lining is pretty thin. I've tried all the
normal tricks (taking it on a full stomach, with plenty of water, etc.)
and it doesn't matter. I've also tried different brands of NSAID an it
hasn't helped on the stomach end.
Are there any medications out there that will reduce inflammation
without the effect on the stomach of the NSAIDs? I understand this
effet is likely due to the NSAIDs systemi effect on some substance in
the stomach as opposed to local irritation from the pill itself, such
that injections or topical version of the same drug wont help.
Please note I'm interested in reduced inflammation, not pain relief.
I'm not really in any pain, I just need to redue this inflammation.
Tylenol works fine for me for pain, but does nothing for inflammation.
Tim Fitzmaurice - 08 Aug 2006 15:44 GMT
> Are there any medications out there that will reduce inflammation
> without the effect on the stomach of the NSAIDs? I understand this
Would topical NSAIDs work in this case - ketoprofen and ibuprofen are both
available in the UK in gel form over the counter and they certainly work
better than popping pills for my rugby injuries.
Tim
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Jeff - 09 Aug 2006 02:00 GMT
>I recently started taking Advil for some pretty severe muscle
> inflammation. It worked great at reducing the inflammation, but
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> I'm not really in any pain, I just need to redue this inflammation.
> Tylenol works fine for me for pain, but does nothing for inflammation.
You should talk to your doctor. You could take steroids, but they aren't
good for the stomach either. I am more concerned about why you have so much
muscle inflammation, as well.
Jeff
Actor123 - 10 Aug 2006 15:51 GMT
The inflammation was caused by a mineral deficiency that has since been
cleared up, but the inflammation is slow to heal.
> >I recently started taking Advil for some pretty severe muscle
> > inflammation. It worked great at reducing the inflammation, but
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> Jeff