FabSwingers.com forum: Naproxen

By *ackson692024 OP Man
2 days ago

Pontypridd

I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?

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By *elly and daveCouple
2 days ago

gateshead

I was on it years ago.

Only take it for a short period of time,as long term use can give you stomach ulcers.

Avoid alcohol as well.

Just be careful using it mate.

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By *.A.KinkWoman
2 days ago

wigan

Takes a couple days to build up in your system but yeah it’ll kick in eventually.

Do NOT take ibuprofen if you are taking Naproxen.

You MAY take paracetamol or codeine alongside Naproxen

I’ve just taken my Naproxen and struggled to get it down… took me 3 swallows

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By *hoenix_1Man
2 days ago

richmond

I take if for gout, works OK with no side effects (for me)

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By *r and Mrs B xxCouple
2 days ago

Chippenham

I took it for a few years for hip pain before my replacements, it works well as long as it's taken regularly as it needs to build up. I was also prescribed omeprezole to protect the lining of the stomach, we're you prescribed that too op? If so make sure that you take it

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
2 days ago

dudley

I’ve taken it before, but can’t nowadays as my nephrologist said not to as it can damage the kidneys

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By *ollysgonelookingWoman
2 days ago

bangor

Only took the edge off the knee pain for me unfortunately. But its a starting point.

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By *peedyGMan
1 day ago

Telford

I've taken it for gout before but it didn't really do anything for me.

Hope it works for you pal.

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By *ate234567Woman
1 day ago

maidstone

It was a lifesaver for me because I could work with my back

I managed to get off it with back injections and physio

Op follow the advice of previous posts about protecting the stomach

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By *at fucker in LondonMan
1 day ago

London

They usually prescribe it with Omeprazole to protect your stomach. You can that over the counter as an indigestion relief pill possibly a bit cheaper than a prescription.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
1 day ago

Next Door

Naproxen didnt help me with arthritis pain, even with paracetamol. I found codeine more effective

If it isnt helping then speak with your GP.

Make sure you take something to protect your stomach as well.

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By *iden93Man
1 day ago

Birmingham

Make sure you take omeprazole or the gastro resistant tablets, naproxen damages your stomach lining it is abit like ibuprofen

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
1 day ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?"

It won't get you off your head if that's what you mean but it's a very good anti-inflammatory. Just make sure to take it after food others you'll have stomach issues as well to contend with

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
1 day ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"I've taken it for gout before but it didn't really do anything for me.

Hope it works for you pal."

Colchicine is far better for gout

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 day ago

Chichester

"They usually prescribe it with Omeprazole to protect your stomach. You can that over the counter as an indigestion relief pill possibly a bit cheaper than a prescription. "

This is what I had last year to protect stomach and could only take codeine : paracetamol with it I was prescribed it for 4 weeks

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By *enelope2UWoman
1 day ago

Doesn't matter cant block distances

It's not even prescribed in the USA it's available without a prescription and it's as common as paracetamol over here..

zero issues it's very effective but people here think paracetamol works so it might be too strong if you're used to paracetamol

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By *icecouple561Couple
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1 day ago

East Sussex

It's not a painkiller in the same way paracetamol is, it's an anti inflammatory drug.

Make sure you take it just after eating to help protect your stomach lining.

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By *enelope2UWoman
1 day ago

Doesn't matter cant block distances

"It's not a painkiller in the same way paracetamol is, it's an anti inflammatory drug.

Make sure you take it just after eating to help protect your stomach lining. "

It targets inflammation and usually pain is due to nerves having pressure on or around it thus the pain killing function and it being effective for that usage.

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By *ong7Man
1 day ago

Goole

Don't take it on an empty stomach, even a slice of toast, biscuits etc will help protect your stomach lining.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
1 day ago

East Sussex

"It's not a painkiller in the same way paracetamol is, it's an anti inflammatory drug.

Make sure you take it just after eating to help protect your stomach lining.

It targets inflammation and usually pain is due to nerves having pressure on or around it thus the pain killing function and it being effective for that usage."

Yes, that's why I said it's not a painkiller in the same way that paracetamol is. Paracetamol is believed to work on the central nervous system hence the two are effective for different things and can be taken together

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By *arryflashMan
1 day ago

Frome

I didn't find it very effective at reducing inflammation. But it did mess up my stomach, the GP put me on Enteric Coated, which is meant to be kinder to the stomach, but it didn't help. In the end my stomach problems became so bad I had to come off it.

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By *cousemMan
1 day ago

Liverpool

As a lot of people have said already make sure you get PPI cover which protects the lining of your stomach(PPI's are the zoles omeprazole, pantoprazole.

Try and stagger your pain medication so take paracetamol when you get up. Eat something then take your Naproxen. It should give you better coverage.

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By *enlikesbothMan
5 hours ago

york

"I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?"

Works in combo with diclofenac. It probably depends on your pain level I’ve been on it for ages and it only takes the edge off. It’s a lot stronger than regular ibuprofen.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
5 hours ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?

Works in combo with diclofenac. It probably depends on your pain level I’ve been on it for ages and it only takes the edge off. It’s a lot stronger than regular ibuprofen. "

DO NOT ! Take Naproxen and Diclofenac together!!!

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By *igg262Man
4 hours ago

Southampton

Make sure you eat with it too.

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
4 hours ago

The Lake District

Following this,had all main joins in limbs and fingers inflamed and diagnosed Rhymatoid Arthritis 6 months ago,steroids to treat the inflammation Naproxen for pain,did nowt was put on Morphine.

Steroids push DM blood glucose levels from 46(pre diabetic) to 117.past 3 months chronic diarrhea,lost appetite,9 kg drop on weight,any number of blood,stool,FIT tests,chest x rays,ECG

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By *eeshellsCouple
4 hours ago

Reading

Heshells has had it for his back. Far better pain relief than ibuprofen

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By *eliusMan
3 hours ago

Henlow

"I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?"

Yes and no.. it has anti inflammatory properties and is usually taken with Omeprazole to reduce gastro issues. Both meds should be not be used long term. I’m prescribed it, but take very infrequently and prefer, when pain isn’t too bad to take tumeric, ginger etc and use ICE. But that’s just me.

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
3 hours ago

Between Sudbury n Haverhill

I have been on this years for a bad back, if I stop taking it my back is agony, as others have said get omeprazole as well to protect your stomach

Mrs

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By *weetbutsinfulWoman
3 hours ago

Birmingham

Always take it with food. It helps digestion with it

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By *ipplebarnyMan
2 hours ago

milton keynes

I had a prolapsed disc in my neck I struggled to get anywhere with NHS but got naproxen eventually with the stomach lining pills and absolute game changer

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By *3xymamaWoman
2 hours ago

Uptown Top Ranking

"I've been prescribed this today for chronic knee pain during the nights, which has really messed up my sleep.

Is this stuff any good?"

Usually does the trick as an inflammatory, but I've seen some pretty sore stomach linings from use of Naproxen (endoscopy nurse). As others have said make sure to take PPI (omeprazole, lansoprazole) to protect your stomach.

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
56 minutes ago

your head

Does bugger all for me personally but fingers crossed for you.

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By *nneedoforgasmWoman
31 minutes ago

ely

Don’t take it on an empty stomach

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