Anti Inflammatory alternative to Ibuprofen

[Pickled Piper]

Any Pharmacists or Docs on here that could advise me? I've had a shoulder injury for about a month (pulled tendon), my chiropractor advised that I take Ibuprofen for a few days in order to settle down the inflammation. I've found that the Ibuprofen gives me wind and plays havoc with my digestive system. I've now got the runs as well as a sore shoulder.

Is there anything else I can take? Preferably, over the counter.

Thanks in advance.

pp

[Lois]

Pretty much all can cause gastritis. Naproxen can be better on your stomach, speak to your pharmacist.
I wouldn't use diclofenac or asprin if ibuprofen has that much of an effect on you.

[Meatball]

Cycling between a cold pack and heat pack works well, but rest is the best thing.
If nothing else works a one off cortisone injection by your Dr should do the trick.

Edited by Meatball on Tuesday 22 December 09:15

[MacGee]

I think you can get ibuprofen to apply as a gel on affected area...should avoid those unpleasant side affects.

[Pickled Piper]

Thanks everyone.

pp

[Halb]

How did you pull it? I think I may have the same, all I have been doing is rubbing deepheat on it.

edit, and trying to keep it as warm as possible.

Edited by Halb on Tuesday 22 December 13:05

[anonymous-user]

Your Chiro really shouldnt be telling you what drugs to take! thats what docs/pharmacists are for! Chiro not qualified!

[Ed]

Give the 'brufen gels a try.

I survived about my last 5 rugby seasons on a mixture of a very attractive physio, Vitamin 'I' pills, 'brufen gels and various hot/cold treatments...and a few beverages.

Never gave me the sts, but the gels were probably the most effective (possible placebo effect as well becasue you apply it to the affected area).

[Ed]

Halb said:

How did you pull it? I think I may have the same, all I have been doing is rubbing deepheat on it.

edit, and trying to keep it as warm as possible.

Edited by Halb on Tuesday 22 December 13:05

Some of my team mates referred to Deep Heat as a 'warm-up in a can'...smells like victory, but is a proven bird scarer and wouldn't be caught stinking of that stuff outside of the rugby club.

Physio's often have deep penetrating, beefed up version of the cold treatment in a gel which is mega effective..just don't use either hot or cold on any kind of groin injuries and make sure you wash your hands very well...you will spend the night sitting in the sink trying to put the fire out.

[Pickled Piper]

MonkeyMatt said:

Your Chiro really shouldnt be telling you what drugs to take! thats what docs/pharmacists are for! Chiro not qualified!

That's a bit harsh. He recommended an over the counter medication.

pp

[anonymous-user]

Pickled Piper said:

MonkeyMatt said:

Your Chiro really shouldnt be telling you what drugs to take! thats what docs/pharmacists are for! Chiro not qualified!

That's a bit harsh. He recommended an over the counter medication.

pp

I know it sounds a bit petty! but if you had been allegic and been really ill he could have got into quite a bit of trouble!

[timmytortoise]

Not a pharmacist or anything but Voltarol gel seems to be better than Neurofen gel - certainly helped my neck/shoulder.
TT

[LMC]

I think I'm right in saying that if NSAIDs upset your stomach, they'll do it however it gets into your system, whether that's orally, by injection or through the skin. A gel which you rub on will have less side effects, but it'll have less positive effect too.

[ucb]

LMC said:

I think I'm right in saying that if NSAIDs upset your stomach, they'll do it however it gets into your system, whether that's orally, by injection or through the skin. A gel which you rub on will have less side effects, but it'll have less positive effect too.

Sound's right.
Best thing to do is to take NSAIDs, and limit duration of treatment. I would usually say no more than a week. You could combine it with over the counter ranitidine (Zantac). Take 150mg twice a day and it should help to reduce gastritis

[Pickled Piper]

Yes I see. I got some cream from the Pharmacist. He explained it is unlikely to have any effect deep in my shoulder. So now I smell like an old person and still have a sore shoulder.

I've started on the oral Ibuprofen again. I will just put up with the upset tummy.

pp

[Meatball]

Pickled Piper said:

Yes I see. I got some cream from the Pharmacist. He explained it is unlikely to have any effect deep in my shoulder. So now I smell like an old person and still have a sore shoulder.

I've started on the oral Ibuprofen again. I will just put up with the upset tummy.

pp

Get yourself some heat/freeze packs theres loads on ebay and search google for R.i.c.e treatment