I have a curve in my spine this causes back and sciatic nerve pain. I take 800mg of ibprofen (perscription)when needed for the pain but sometimes this doesn't relieve it with one dose. Is it okay to take more than 800mg without causing stomach or liver problems?
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The typical RX for Motrin (IBU) is 800mg x 3/day.  This is based on a 150lbs person.\n\nLong term side effects of NSAIDs can be stomach issues.  IBU is mainly excreted from the body in the kidneys.  If you have any urinary issues, you need to be watchful of that.\n\nNSAIDs are typically best taken in a consistant form vs. pulse dosing.  especially in a chronic condition such as yours.   You may want to ask your MD about taking a maintance dose of 200MG 3 times a day and in the event of more pain giving a higher dose.\n\nAlso, ICE/Cold is a great treatment for inflammation that occurs.\n\nThere are some alternative medicine possibilities also.  Accupuncture and a Doctor of Osteopathy are a couple.  You may want to consider those also.\n\nPhysical Therapy and stretching can also help.
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Here's a short blurb on Motrin (ibuprofen).  \n\n  Ibuprofen falls into a class of drugs called NSAIDs (non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs).  They are good analgesics (reduce pains) and have an anti-inflammatory action at higher doses.  \n\n  NSAIDs are metabolized by the liver but do not over load it in any significant way.  After this, they are excreted by the kidneys. Kidney disease can affect the amount that a person can take safely.  NSAIDs are notorious for 2 things:  G.I. bleeds and renal failure.  Both of these are due to their mechanism of action (prostaglandin inhibition).  \n\n  A much safer drug for long term use is actually Acetaminophen (Tylenol).  Although it doesn't have the anti-inflammatory aspect it is comparable in the analgesic aspect.  It is however not recommended to exceed 4g of Acetaminophen per day (24hr period) as this can be toxic to the liver.  Below this dose (unless you already have liver problems) it is a very safe drug and can actually be taken on a daily basis with no worry.\n\n  So, to answer your question directly:  Never, Motrin doesn't cause liver problems.  But you're likely to end up with a gastric ulcer if used frequently.
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Don't trust me or your doctor but pro-biotics are harmless compared to even an asiprin. Do your own research and discover the truth for yourself. If I told you that Chemo-Therapy was the best thing for your condition, would you believe me? If it is food then it is probably not going to injure you.
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It really depends on the person and your body chemistry and the doseage you are given. Percocet doesn't help me either, but Mepragan does. Next time, tell your Dr. that the meds aren't helping, your comfort is his resposibility. Unless you are in his office all the time asking for pain relief, I don't believe he will think you are a "pill seeker".
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wow!!  you have a great question, the reason why is because you want to talk about lower back pain.  There is no pill, trust me I know, I've behind on everything Oxy's and everything.  The best thing and is I know this might sound silly, or crazy cause that's what I thought at first.  GO  SWIMMING!!!!  I swim a half mile 5 days week, nothing fancy, I swim across, on my belly, nice and slow and easy, then on my way back I swim on back, nice and easy.  I'm not saying I don't get back pain any more, yes I do, but instead of it being a strong 10 now it's sometimes a 3 or 4 depends on the BAROMETER, if the barometer (air pressure) is Falling then Pain is Raising.  Go to www.wheatherchannel.com then go to the pain index, and it will help you more.  Please don't think a pill is going to fix the pain.  For the past four years the doctors have had me so messed up on drugs I didn't know if I was coming or going.  I do have a medical condition with my back, I do see a doctor.  I have degenerative back dease, plus arthritis, plus Fibri** how ever you spell it.  I hope this help, cause I believe after being all messed up on pain pills that's not the way to go, really try swimming, you need to go at least 5 times a week to make it work.  I did the shots too, I travel from Maine were I live to VA. where my sister lives hoping to find better help.  I'm really sold on the swimming thing, I thought it was crazy at frist too, but let me tell you those drugs those doctors will put you on will wipe your right out.  I would like to e-mail some ifo. on the kind of doctor I'm seeing for my back.  She is the best think ever.  She has helped me so much.  My back use to be so bad that I could be standing washing dishes and with no warning be right on the floor.  Trust me pills don't take that feeling away, when you are laying down, or sitting to long and you go to get up, and your all stiff and such, no pain pill takes that feeling away.  I know I have been dealing with this for a long time.  Like I said it not perfect, by swimming, but I know it helps better than some pain pill.  Really pain pills are not the way to go.
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Why are you taking protein powder? Uric acid rises with the rise in protein. Be careful. Check with your doctor what levels are appropriate for your needs. Pains in your back and legs suggest that you may be excercising? Is this the case? Is this the reason for the powder? You may have strained your back which could have caused pressure on the sciatic nerve. Again, check with your doctor. So many people do these things without really knowing if it's appropriate and can often be better advised by a professional.
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depends on the country you are in.  and in the US, what state.  It also depends on how you injured your back.  Ask your pharmacist what they can reccomend.
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The Hydrocodone that you are taking is not a high dose. There is a 750 that you can take if your Dr. allows it or he may tell you to try taking two of the 350mg tablets. If the medication isn't working for your pain you should call him/her and let them know that it isn't taking care of the problem. You shouldn't have to be in pain and maybe he can prescribe a stronger dose or even the extra strength Vicodin (Hydrocodone(generic for Vicodin) worked in a pharmacy for 6 yrs. filling scripts. Good luck to you , I hope that you feel better and call your Dr.
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Acute back pain is treated with muscle relaxantsor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Applications of compresses using heat or cold also can be helpful to some patients.
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In most people it gradually resolves with mild activity restrictions and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories, narcotic analgesic drugs, or muscle relaxers. \n\nPeople whose symptoms do not improve with these therapies should be reevaluated professionally. It may take surgery of the lower back. To remove a herniated disk for example.\n\nUsing proper body mechanics help reduce pain. Bend at the knees, stretch, and warm up before exercise…\n\nHope this helps!
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It's a long process I am going through the same thing.  Take a lot of IB profen it's good for inflammation.  Go to the gym and work your quads, eat bannanas.  Lay on your back put your hurt leg in the air and try to bend it down as much as possible.  It's going to hurt you have to try to get over the pain.  Every time you bend it try to make it go lower and lower.  This will help but you have to work with it and do everything your told to do.
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The key points about most back pain and sciatica are: \n\nDo not worry - it will usually get better on its own, within a few days, or possibly a few weeks. \nStay active, and if at all possible, stay at work. \nThe pain may force you to rest, but this is a result of the pain, and not a good treatment for back pain and sciatica. If you have to take to your bed, limit it, if possible, to a week or two at the most. \nUse simple pain killers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if necessary. \nAvoid activities likely to put unnecessary strain on your back. \nSee your doctor if you think you are in one of the red flag categories, or are worried about how you are doing. \nIf it seems to be lasting more than a few days, consider seeing a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath. You may wish to consult your doctor prior to this. \nIf you do have to be off work, keep this to a minimum, and do not expect to be pain free before you go back. \nIf the pain is severe and very disabling, and you cannot control it with simple pain killers and/or anti-inflammatory medication, your doctor may suggest you have an epidural injection, which is an injection into the spine, which soothes the nerves that are causing the pain. \nIn a minority of cases, the sciatica does not settle, or complications arise. This may lead your doctor to recommend surgery, which will involve trimming back bone or disc material which is pressing on the nerve or nerves. This is not undertaken lightly, and will be guided by the results of a CT or MRI scan. \n\n\nMore at: http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/sciatica.html
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first of all, disc problems do not heal themselves.  you must do something for them in order to restore them back to their normal orientation.\n\ni am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging/herniated, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit--and again can pinch a nerve. the nerves in your cervical spine (neck) go all the way down your arm while the nerves in your lumbar spine (low back) form the sciatic nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any of these are "pinched" they can cause pain, numbess, tingling, weakness wherever these nerves go (down arms/legs).\n\nas a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic. \n\nbut now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven't heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries (approx. 90% successful). the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results). \n\nmy recommendation would be to see a chiro, especially if you've never tried it before-just to see what they have to say. also do some research on this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. pain meds, cortisone shots, epidurals won't do anything to solve the problem--all they do is cover it up and they become less and less effective over time. surgery AT BEST is 50% successful and usually doesn't solve the problem since most people need another surgery 5-10 years down the road for the same issue. it's typically a viscious cycle. remember: surgery is always an option, so try something prior to surgery to see if you can avoid it--cause once you do the surgery there is no going back.\n\nthis treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!!
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Gastrointestinal upset which may lead to ulcer and can induce bleeding is the risk highly imposed by taking non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. \n\nIbuprofen is one of the drugs which decreases its potency past its expiry date. A year past the expiratory, any medication is supposed to be discarded. At 1 year and 8 months past its expiry, we cannot exactly predict the percentage of the potency lost but due to the amount of pills you had taken, probably you had more than what is supposed to be. If you had previous ulcers or if you took the pills without food then it had remarkably irritated your stomach causing such pains. Better to see a doctor for proper advice.♥
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i am a chiropractor and i use spinal decompression in my office. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging/herniated, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit--and again can pinch a nerve. the nerves in your cervical spine (neck) go all the way down your arm while the nerves in your lumbar spine (low back) form the sciatic nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any of these are "pinched" they can cause pain, numbess, tingling, weakness wherever these nerves go (down arms/legs).\n\nas a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic. \n\nthere is a treatment called spinal decompression that is perfect for these situations and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive.  this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries (approx. 90% successful). the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results). \n\nmy recommendation would be to see a chiro, especially if you've never tried it before-just to see what they have to say. also do some research on this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. pain meds, cortisone shots, epidurals won't do anything to solve the problem--all they do is cover it up and they become less and less effective over time. surgery AT BEST is 50% successful and usually doesn't solve the problem since most people need another surgery 5-10 years down the road for the same issue. it's typically a viscious cycle. remember: surgery is always an option, so try something prior to surgery to see if you can avoid it--cause once you do the surgery there is no going back.\n\nthis treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!!\n\nmore info at http://www.axiomworldwide.com
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no,do not take more than perscribed it could be dangerous...\nthat type of drug is in the same family as the one that you were prescibed the first time.if it isnt working for you ,return back to your doctor,tell/him/her what you are telling us.
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Ouch! Nerve pain like that is just awful. If you haven't experienced it, you can't explain it to someone else. It is so intense! When I was in my forties, I wrenched my lumbar vertebrae helping a service man move a 300-lb. gas cylinder. I even heard it when my back went out. I went to a chiropractor, and he cleared that out in ONE visit. Until you find a way you are willing to try, use ice to reduce the inflammation. When you do that to your back, everything gets swollen up and pushed tightly together. The ice pack makes the muscles contract and open up inside so all the parts can move again. This tightening up is called "splinting," and is a natural mechanism your body uses to protect that painful place in your back. The ice pack should be kept on twenty to twenty-five minutes per hour, possibly four times during the day. You will notice it getting much easier to bear. The ice pack also tells your brain to send more blood to that area, which helps to flush all that congestion away from the sore spot. I strongly urge you to see a chiropractor. In ONE visit, you will be able to immediately find relief to a very considerable extent from what has probably been driving you up the walls. The problem with this kind of pain is that it is relentless and does not stop while you are trying to sleep at night. If you begin to miss your sleep cycle, you will get strung out, crabby and irritable, and that just adds to it. So - if you are not keen on chiropractors, go to your family doctor instead, but do not sit home, in agony and immobilized in a chair. That would be just too stressful. Call a best friend to drive you to and from, if that would help you. Reach out. I am hoping others in this column at Yahoo! Answers will also offer you ways to get better really quickly. Please accept this huge load of love and support from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old.)