i broke my arm a few years ago ,i still get pains in it so i take ibuprofen every day is thid damaging my body????
206766
ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. it reduces inflammation and decreases pain. possible side effects, especially if used frequently, can be a damage to the kidneys or bleeding from the stomach. there are other side effects too, sometimes the intensity of them is depending on wheather you have previous other diseases or not. so if you really have so much pain, I suggest you should reconsult your physician, first, the arm should be reexamined ( sometimes old fractures are not healed the proper way and something can be done therefore), or, if you really have to use a painkiller then you should do this with proper feedback and follow up of your blood tests and physical examination - there are doctors specialized for the treatment of pain, you could take their help too.
560601
OK...you have a fresh injury an you're going to feel the consequences of that with sore muscles and pulled ligaments.  the Rotator cuff is what keeps your arm in it's socket and helps it move around, similar to your knee joint.  If you have an injury, on the inside of the joint, you may need surgery.  Checking the circulation by pressing the fingernails indicates if the blood in your injured arm is circulating.  If your fingernails are a blue or black color, then the oxygen in the blood is not circulating properly and you should report this condition asap to your doctor.  Wear the collar and cuff for a few days and mend before you start to worry about the surgery and getting back to normal activities.  Your body uses rest to heal.  So...rest.  Then call your doctor with any other questions.  \n\nGlad you weren't seriously injured.
165356
Yes.  Different nerves run to different parts of the shoulder or arm.  I recommend you go to a physiotherapist, and tell the person exactly where it hurts, and what makes the pain worse or better.  They often take several visits to do much good, so be prepared for that.\n\nThey may use manipulation, heat, ultrasound and / or massage, to relieve the pain.  They should describe exercises for you to do, in between seeing them.\n\nPersonally, I generally just resort to analgesics and wait for it to settle of its own accord, but I have gone to a physiotherapist, for a few problems, over the years.
239519
If you keep using it, your bound to cause permanent injury. Rest it as much as you can. There is an over the counter supplement call Glucosamine-Condroitin that will help lubricate the joint and keep it healthy.
29954
You didnt say how old your are, so I'll take a chance. \n\nSometimes if I sleep in the same spot without moveing or turning over, I wake up hurting.  Try takeing 2 Advil, and see if it works its self out. If it doesnt and your still hurting, Call your doctor.
612246
Motrin is generically Ibuprofen...right? so are u allergic to Ibuprofen? if that's the case...then you cant take any Ibuprofen medicine...instead try to take acetaminophen...like Tylenol....i hope i helped u in a way. Besides, oxycodone is the one prescribed by your dentist, take it he will not give that medicine if it will damage ur health.
533689
I do believe you may have what we call tendinitis. When you play ball you are  working your tendons , and if you play allot, you may be over using the same tendons causing friction which then causes the tendon to swell. Very pain full, I have this same condition in my shoulder. doctors usually will recommend an anti-inflammatory cream for this. Here's the crappy thing though....If this is what's wrong, unfortunately it will cause you problems off and on for probably most of your life.\n\nThe best thing for it is rest. Give your arm a break.
303098
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.
103826
You should see a doctor.  There are various rare but serious complications of head trauma (i.e. falling on your head) that may not present for several months after the injury.  It may be no big deal, but you should definitely see a doctor ASAP.\n\nAlso, if you're talking over-the-counter pain killers every day, you should avoid Ibuprofen (found in Advil, Motrin, etc.) as prolonged regular use can cause stomach ulcers (this happened to my dad and he nearly died of it).  Occasional use is fine (and after three months you don't have to worry yet), but for chronic problems I recommend you go for Tylenol or Aspirin instead.
289215
try lifting some weights or doing push ups to increase your arm strength. maybe if your arms get stronger you'll be able to push off harder instead of having your arms bend. weights and push ups may seem like a pain but it's better than risking a head or neck injury. good luck!!! =)
623976
Yes, needles can damage tissue...but there is a "but" to this haha...they can damage the tissue inside your arm if you are repeatedly pricked by a needle in the same spots over and over again, but other than that shots are normal...but yeah, you feel the pain from the needle because the metal is slicing through your otherwise intact skin and that excites your nerve endings...but you are just feeling a little ill from the medicine that was in the shot I think...just get some rest and drink plenty of fluids and take an Advil or something and you should be fine
394762
I go to the chiropractor for scoliosis and TMJ. The first week I hurt because my muscles and spine were moving. It is completely natural for you to hurt. I took ibuprofen to take away some of the pain. After a couple of weeks you won't hurt anymore. That is, unless you miss a visit! ;-)
395778
It's normal for your arm to feel sore or like it has a muscle ache.  It is not normal for it to get red, swollen or warm to the touch.\n\nTry moving your arm around - and doing some stretches.  You can also put warm heat on it and take an advil.
471969
i had this in my left breast and doc said it was the muscle and gave me ibuprofen and it worked straight away but it has come back a few times but the ibuprofen works every time so he thinks its a tear in my muscle
19474
Greetings Moonflower. Your response to my question was excellent.So now I will try to help you. There is a product that once it contacts your skin it remains hot for 7 or 8 hours. That stands a chance of loosening stiff muscles anywhere. Next, migraine is best kept in control by a medicine called Imitrex but do you live in a tropical area? Is there a chance a bone is broken or sprained in the area of your pain and needs to heal or can you afford to see a doctor to order xrays?? Please have a doctor expert at reading x-rays give you his opinion.
464064
You have a pinched ulnar or radial nerve on your left side. The tip off is the fingers involved.  See a neurologist if you want to find out exactly where the nerve is pinched. Rest the area and if your symptoms get worse each day (like you describe) then either you are still aggravating the injury or probably you need total rest of that hand and arm so healing can take place. Healing can take from a few days to months, so my advice is to take this hint from your body seriously before you have permanent nerve damage.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/pages/4/1661_50313.htm\n\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/aa136625
170826
Could be a circulation problem. I used to get it in my arms when I was driving for a long time, and it eventually turned to pain. That was a few years a ago. Turns out now I have fibro myalgia which is phantom pains all over my body (its really fun...) You could have carpel tunnel, or anything else. Make a physical appointment, and tell your Dr. He/she may want to do blood work just to check up on it.