Ibuprofen

I have taken 600 mg Ibuprofen for a week for inflammation / pain from a tear in my sartorious muscle. The injury is over 3 months old, and was better for days / weeks at a time, then some stiffness and pain re-occurs. The medically prescribed product makes my hands and feet tingle and feel very odd; the pain has not diminished, and the stiffness seems to have spread to other parts of both legs.

When I have taken over-the-counter 200 mg soft-gels for this injury over the past few months, results were MUCH better, minus the side effects - relieved pain; kept swelling down; did not interfere with overall week-being.

Could it be that less is more?

I'm a big fan of this product, I usually 'reserve' usage of this drug until I'm proper ill though now, like when I've got a fever or something! I find it relieves the symptoms of my condition a lot. I normally use something else for a banging 'headache' like after I've been raving

1. Works faster than Tylenol.

2. Costs less because its a generic.

3. A generic that does work.

I would say give them a try and if you are unlucky enough to experience the side effects then I am sure there are many alternatives.

Ibuprofen is a good over-the-counter pain relief medication for problems like:

Rheumatic and muscular pain

Pain of non-serious arthritic conditions

Backache

Neuralgia

Migraine

Headache

Dental pain

Period pain

Feverishness, colds and flu.

As with all medication, it is a good idea to check with the pharmacist if this is suitable for your condition, especially if taking other medication, prescribed or otherwise.

You should not take this if you had or are still suffering from stomach ulcers or bleeding of the stomach or if allergic to Ibuprofen, aspirin or any other pain killers. Usually the tablets are coated to make them easier to swallow, and be sure to check you are not allergic to any of the other ingredients in the tablets.

Special care should be taken if you suffer from:

Asthma

Heart liver or kidney problems

You are pregnant or breastfeeding

You are taking anticoagulants

You are taking diuretics

Drugs for high blood pressure or heart disease

Lithium or Methotrexate

Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) The tablets are usually sold in 200mg doses and you can take 1-2 tablets up to 3 times daily. No more. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours and no more than 6 should be taken in any 24 hour period. If symptoms still persist after 3 days, consult your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking any more.

Not to be given to children under 12.

As with any medication, whether prescribed or purchased over-the-counter, read the instructions.

I like Ibuprofen and I would recommend it to all dancers everywhere, and athletes. But do not over use it only use it when you need to. If you use it as an every day thing after a while it won't work for you if you use it to much.