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Q: Ibuprofen And My Stomach
asked by: wife2jason_mom2ryley on November 1st, 2005
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Hey all!! I have a tummy question. Well, I take ibuprofen about 3 times a day for a bad tooth ache. I know...I should go to the dentist but I can't becasue I have no dental insurance. Anyways, i'v heard lots of things about this being bad for your tummy. What will taking this med everyday do to my stomach?? Any really bad damage??

Please reply,
teresa
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minerwater522
replied on November 1st, 2005
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What I know about it is that it can be upsetting to the stomach for some. But no adverse affects when used in moderation.
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wife2jason_mom2ryley
replied on November 1st, 2005
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Okay thanks!! I take it everyday and I was just afraid that it would eat way at my stomach or something.


Thanks agian,
teresa
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racheyroo24
replied on November 21st, 2005
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Nurofen And Stomach Ulcer!
Hi there I got an ulcer through taking these! Very painful but was taking them for 3 months and not eating, hence the ulcer! So as long as you have them with food you should be ok!
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wife2jason_mom2ryley
replied on November 21st, 2005
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Thanks...I usaully do take them with food unless i'm on the run. Sorry to hear about your ulcer..I bet that was painful.

Thanks again,
teresa
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mcljen
replied on November 23rd, 2005
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If you take them with food or not doesn't really matter when it comes to that.It sure is better than aspirin but I would rather spend a couple of dollars for the dentist than keep taking that stuff.I used to take a lot of those because I had to but it sure was poison for my gastritis/ulcer.I would trade the toothache for that kind of pain.
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masterofmind
replied on December 2nd, 2005
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Pain meds shouldn't be taken on a daily basis. You can use a tea bag on the tooth to reduce the pain. I suggest you get the tooth pulled since you can't afford to have it fixed.

Just to let you know I brush my teeth with coconut oil after I use baking soda. Coconut makes my teeth very clean.
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Wight
replied on January 26th, 2009
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I've been taking Ibuprofen for about two weeks due to a knee injury. A week into it I had some bad pains in my stomach, but didn't put two and two together. Long-story short two days ago I almost took myself to the ER due to the pain and found out it was an ulcer most likely due to the Ibuprofen. I know have about a two month healing process ahead and a long list of foods to not eat. My suggestion would be to just take care of the toothache. Getting a cavity filled without insurance may cost less than $100. More than worth the pain I've been experiencing.
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