Alternative to Advil out there?
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virginianaughton
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Alternative to Advil out there?
I put my back out and took Advil. What a mistake. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hi Virginia,
Unfortunately, like most of us, if you react to Advil, you will react to all NSAIDs. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) doesn't affect MC. Tramadol usually doesn't affect MC, and the narcotic painkillers don't trigger a reaction. In fact, the narcotic painkillers cause the opposite problem — they tend to cause constipation and they carry a significant risk of impaction.
Some members claim that they had some degree of success with topically-applied analgesics (even NSAIDs) applied at the site of the pain.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Tex
Unfortunately, like most of us, if you react to Advil, you will react to all NSAIDs. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) doesn't affect MC. Tramadol usually doesn't affect MC, and the narcotic painkillers don't trigger a reaction. In fact, the narcotic painkillers cause the opposite problem — they tend to cause constipation and they carry a significant risk of impaction.
Some members claim that they had some degree of success with topically-applied analgesics (even NSAIDs) applied at the site of the pain.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Tex
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virginianaughton
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