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By (user no longer on site) OP
39 weeks ago

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 (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks ago

Caernarfon

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

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

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 *londeAndBubblyKate7Woman
39 weeks ago

near the river medway

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 *heFatFuckerMan
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks ago

shard end

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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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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39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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
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39 weeks 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
39 weeks 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 *eil1990Man
39 weeks 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
38 weeks ago

york or visiting

"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
38 weeks 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
38 weeks ago

Southampton

Make sure you eat with it too.

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
38 weeks 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
38 weeks ago

Reading

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

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By *eliusMan
38 weeks 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
38 weeks ago

West Suffolk

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 (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

Always take it with food. It helps digestion with it

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By *ipplebarnyMan
38 weeks 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
38 weeks ago

...., Wales

"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
38 weeks ago

your head

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

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By *nneedoforgasmWoman
38 weeks ago

ely

Don’t take it on an empty stomach

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By *am_OconnellMan
38 weeks ago

south east

Can confirm - 6 months tore my stomach up

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By *vaRoseWoman
38 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

Was on this for a very long time but haven’t needed it for a while.

It is also available otc for period pains at a lower dose.

Do take care with your stomach, and make sure you don’t mix it with any other nsaid medicines.

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By *ral DMan
38 weeks ago

Leicestershire

I took it for knee pain did nothing at all apart from fuck up my sleep, my stomach and also made me pretty depressed. I am currently on Dihydrocodeine which actually works and the only side effect so far is it makes you a bit constipated.

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By *abuma65Man
38 weeks ago

Gloucester

I’ve had it in the past for sciatica and it worked a treat

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By *aldicot Fun 13Man
38 weeks ago

Caldicot

I was on Naproxen for around 6 years and had diminishing returns (paired with Omeprazole as someone mentioned)

I now use Etoricoxib and Codeine and it takes most of the edge off my knee pain (motorbikes!)

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By *hirleyMan
38 weeks ago

Wine bar

Always take just after food imo. It will give you acid, should be something you can take for the acid though but can't remember what that's called.

It's basically like ibuprofen, so you can take it alongside paracetamol. But like others say, don't take it long term or exceed the dose.

If using that I would normally take them with paracetamol but not at the same time. So alternate, 2 hours after taking naproxen take paracetamol, then 2 hours after that vice versa.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
38 weeks ago

Crawley Down

Took it after a crash, mainly back and shoulder soft tissue damage, it worked quite well.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
38 weeks ago

Reading

It was OTC in the States so I used it regularly there. No idea why it is prescription only here yet you can buy Cocodomol OTC. Feels backwards.

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By *unguy69ABCMan
37 weeks ago

Lancashire

I suffer with arthritis in my ankle after a nasty break a few years ago, at first I was given Naproxen didn't agree with me so was given Diclofenac instead alongside Lansoprazole which seems to keep it at bay.

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By *mizhereMan
37 weeks ago

Thame area

"I suffer with arthritis in my ankle after a nasty break a few years ago, at first I was given Naproxen didn't agree with me so was given Diclofenac instead alongside Lansoprazole which seems to keep it at bay."

Same advised to take both to keep stomach happy but naproxen as diclofenac banned

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By *akedMMan
37 weeks ago

Witney

I was put on Naproxen after an accident,I am allergic to Ibuprofen and it’s on my records .was on it for a couple of years before I found out that I should not be taking it. When I came off it my pain started to ease. I did put in a formal complaint against the doctor but nothing happened

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
37 weeks ago

The Lake District

I've started to notice pain in fingers early mornings,getting worse since had inflammation in all main joints in April,was offered Naproxen but said it takes few days to work,so had Morphine

Since the pain is starting again I've tried paracetamol,ibuprofen

Think it may be worth asking for Naproxen,when I see Rehymotolgy on Friday?

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
37 weeks ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"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?"
The best in my opinion.

I have knee,foot,shoulder & hip arthritis which causes me great pain especially at night when trying to sleep .

I was on it for many years and got took off it after stomach surgery.

My nights are awful despite being on other meds but nothing touches the pain like naproxin done .

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By *eautifully TwistedWoman
37 weeks ago

Telford

I don't tolerate Naproxen well it kills my stomach. I prefer Diclofenac.

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By *uliette500Woman
37 weeks ago

Hull

As well as the stomach issues be careful with it if you are asthmatic, it can make asthma worse.

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

See if you can get some omeprazole for the stomach before taking naproxen for extended periods of time.

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By *y_CinnamonWoman
37 weeks ago

Hampshire

"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"

And take that will deplete your vitamin D. Ruins your gut taking antiinflammatories and antacids

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By *innamon!Woman
37 weeks ago

no matter

I was prescribed Meloxicam for knee pain within 10 days I had a severe mouth reaction ulcers / swelling of cheeks and tongue 5 weeks later having stoped taking my mouth is still swollen . Looking rather like Lichen Planus .

Such a shame as the medication just one tablet a day was Brilliant pain reliever.

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By *ittlelad69Man
37 weeks ago

clay cross

Only take it for a short period doctors have told me it can do more harm than good with long term use

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By *oydykeTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Hampshire (they/them)

When I used to take naproxen I used to take two paracetamol with it just because I felt it didn’t do anything without. This was for period pains though

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By *rish-blacksmithMan
37 weeks ago

Cork

I found naproxen to be placebo ibuprofen.

I recommend some arcoxia

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Yes it’s good but take lansoprazole with it or it can cause stomach ulcers

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By *ezandyCouple
37 weeks ago

chester

Its ok but sode effects outweigh benefits for me. T

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By (user no longer on site) OP
37 weeks ago

Thanks for the feedback all, very much appreciated.

I've been on it now for just under two weeks, it's worked wonders with stopping the pain during the night, and *touch wood* don't seem to be having any stomach issues.

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By *otsossieMan
35 weeks ago

Hard.shoulder of the M1

"Yes it’s good but take lansoprazole with it or it can cause stomach ulcers "

And that in turn has its own problems.

Med review wanted to take me off lanz, but Ont fix the underlying problem it’s masking (reflux from hiatus hernia)

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By *atureBiMaleMan
35 weeks ago

Harrow

Yes it works

But you need the other medications to protect your stomach

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
35 weeks ago

SW Scotland

"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?"

Have you been given any help/guidance for your knee pain ?

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By *moothstaffspeepsCouple
35 weeks ago

Stafford

Ask for Etoricoxcib much better

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By *og and MuseCouple
35 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Yes it works

But you need the other medications to protect your stomach "

I’m always surprised when you pick something up at the pharmacy like this in the UK they don’t automatically offer you the complementary drugs to look after your body.

Naproxen is a very good anti-inflammatory painkiller better than ibuprofen, but it’s not the only way to reduce inflammation and the related pain.

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

I’ve got bad arthritis. Use it for sport. Great stuff.

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By *aveh1234Man
35 weeks ago

Bournemouth

It worked well on my knee and don’t have any problems now

However it’s only for a short period due to the ulcer possibility

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

Naproxen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory medicine

Commonly prescribed for any inflammation like pain, good for short term use, however, be wary if u have renal impairment, and long term use in general can cause GI (stomach) irritation. Ur doc would have screened for all this anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

I have tablet for reflux so i was ok

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By *roublemaker2Man
35 weeks ago

Colchester

"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?"

Make sure you take the stomach protection tablets aswell if found out the hard way was bed ridden for 2 days

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By *r-8-BBCMan
35 weeks ago

LONDON

I've been taking it for years for chronic back pain along with omeprazol and Pregabalin.

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By *aughtywifeandhimCouple
35 weeks ago

bedford

Bloody great stuff for pain relief

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By *ountry couple 100Couple
35 weeks ago

Stafford

It’s great, works well but you need to take it for a while to build it up, normally taken with omeprezole to help protect the lining of the stomach, see how you get on any questions/concerns should always be answered by your GP 👍

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By *igsuckbuddyMan
32 weeks ago

Blackpool preston

I’m taking now for foot pain but take Omeprazole to help with stomach issues

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

I don’t find it does anything for me sadly.

I’ve been taking it recently as I had my shoulder repaired but it didn’t help.

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By *abido83Man
32 weeks ago

Chester

Sorted out my tennis elbow in a matter of days. Suffered for months with it, should of gone to the GP sooner

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By *otsossieMan
32 weeks ago

Hard.shoulder of the M1

Gave me ulcers.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

"Sorted out my tennis elbow in a matter of days. Suffered for months with it, should of gone to the GP sooner"

Acupuncture sorted mine out for me. I had injections and physio and the acupuncture was the only thing that sorted tennis elbow for me.

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By *ad NannaWoman
31 weeks ago

East London

I loved my Naproxen but doctor said no.

I'll thank her for it, in the long run.

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By *m just me 78Man
31 weeks ago

Preston

I had a bone tumour (cancer)and I also got an infection in my hand and wrist,and the pain was unreal,I was prescribed 1000mg Naproxen, taken 4 times a day,they take a couple of weeks to get in your system,to work properly.When they're in , yeah they're good...but....they can give you stomach ulcers,and you take the other tablets forgot the name, basically to line your stomach, otherwise, being on them for a long period,you will suffer with your guts,I had 3 years of it , trying to balance it but I was on a really high dose.

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By *Silver-Man
31 weeks ago

Mold

Naproxen didn't work for my back, now on pregabillin

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By *tannersMan
31 weeks ago

stanley

"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?"

Short term it’s fine, like diclofenic, but they should also be looking to address the root cause of the pain.

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By *parky75Man
31 weeks ago

Lichfield

I was prescribed Naproxen for the pain in my knees. Found out that I was allergic to it after my first dose.. ended up in A&E with an anaphylactic shock

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I have used this many times for back issues, I’ve had no issues with it. Make sure you eat before you take it to line your stomach as it’s an NSAID. Try to only take it short term.

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
26 weeks ago

Stourbridge

"I don’t find it does anything for me sadly.

I’ve been taking it recently as I had my shoulder repaired but it didn’t help.

Can I ask, was it for rotator cuff issues as I can’t seem to get anywhere

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By *ins and secretsWoman
26 weeks ago

Glasgow and SW Scotland

I take naproxen for oesteoarthritis and a meniscus tear but I seem to be lucky and have no side effects.

I also take omeprazole to prevent any stomach issues also no side effects

I think its very much down to the individual and their biological interactions with medications

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By *coloversCouple
26 weeks ago

swansea

I was on this for years due to endometriosis and adenomyosis. I took omeprazole with it every time to protect my stomach. Taking these two is not great for your digestive system, but it was the only thing that helped with my pain other than morphine. I have had a total hysterectomy since and am pain free fortunately.

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By *ennifertvayrshireTV/TS
22 weeks ago

Kilmarnock

Been using it for my knee and works well.

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By *iCurvCPLCouple
21 weeks ago

Newport

It's a good pain killers but if you suffer with acid reflux or indigestion or other stomach problems then be carefully it can make it worse. I took some for a bad foot but it made my indigestion so much worse.

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By *essTTWoman
21 weeks ago

Birmingham

If you're taking napeoxen regularly then try and take rennies/gaviscon aswell as they can cause ling time stomach issues x

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By *inkystar1Woman
21 weeks ago

Heathfield

"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.

Etoricoxib is much better for arthritis pain. My 17 Yr old takes it for that

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By *amediDeliveryMan
21 weeks ago

This Town

Yeah it is good but as others have said can cause you stomach issues long term.

Over the counter omeprazole can help though

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By *tevew9Man
21 weeks ago

Lanzarote

Too many options for what's best... any nsaid is bad.. most wreck the stomach.. narrowing works but tramadol/paracetamol is similar without the stomach issues.. but ginger and turmeric can be almost as good without any side effects

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
21 weeks ago

Maidstone

This is interesting. I've been prescribed it for when my knee pain flares up due to arthritis. I assumed it was similar to ibuprofen but stronger so the same rules apply and to only take with food? No talk about taking additional meds from the gp.

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By *ucka39Man
21 weeks ago

Newcastle

"This is interesting. I've been prescribed it for when my knee pain flares up due to arthritis. I assumed it was similar to ibuprofen but stronger so the same rules apply and to only take with food? No talk about taking additional meds from the gp."

It's an anti-inflammatory doesn't work for everyone and can give more side effects similar as mentioned above about stomach ulcers if already have it can inflame it. I was given it years ago for back and it was useless and shouldn't have been prescribed it given the ulcer I already have

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By *riveu2distractionMan
21 weeks ago

Nr Bridgend

Had it recently for knee pain. Had to take something beforehand and that before food to avoid stomach ulcers. Was effective and helped pain but a fath taking everything in right time

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By (user no longer on site)
21 weeks ago

As i mentioned earlier on the thread,I stopped taking Naproxen years ago but no-one thought to take me off Omeprazole,which I was taking to protect my stomach against ulcers.

So for years I've been taking it needlessly. Only when I brought it up yesterday,did the Nurse Practioneer say,"oh,you can stop taking that now"!

So I've got to slowly wean myself off it.🙄

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By *tevew9Man
21 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"As i mentioned earlier on the thread,I stopped taking Naproxen years ago but no-one thought to take me off Omeprazole,which I was taking to protect my stomach against ulcers.

So for years I've been taking it needlessly. Only when I brought it up yesterday,did the Nurse Practioneer say,"oh,you can stop taking that now"!

So I've got to slowly wean myself off it.🙄"

What have they prescribed instead?

Omeprazole is something to protect the stomach from other drugs

Have they put you on another nail or an option?

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By (user no longer on site)
21 weeks ago

"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"

What up with your back? Has surgery on mine last year

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By (user no longer on site)
21 weeks ago

"As i mentioned earlier on the thread,I stopped taking Naproxen years ago but no-one thought to take me off Omeprazole,which I was taking to protect my stomach against ulcers.

So for years I've been taking it needlessly. Only when I brought it up yesterday,did the Nurse Practioneer say,"oh,you can stop taking that now"!

So I've got to slowly wean myself off it.🙄

What have they prescribed instead?

Omeprazole is something to protect the stomach from other drugs

Have they put you on another nail or an option?"

She checked my other medications and there's nothing I am taking which can effect my stomach. So i can come off it completely.

One less to take!😃

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By (user no longer on site)
21 weeks ago

Didn't work for me I had to go and get something stronger, but a good starter

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By (user no longer on site)
21 weeks ago

It's ok, slightly stronger than ibuprofen but watch your gut if taking long term

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By *atureguy!Man
21 weeks ago

I have to take it if I have a flare up with gout , it gets rid of the swelling but I have to take Lansoprazole too with it

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By *etro manMan
21 weeks ago

manchester

Try something different honey milk black pepper turmeric ginger still run play football

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By *heshladMan
21 weeks ago

cheshire

It’s good. I was prescribed it after recent acl surgery

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By *ldest swinger in townMan
21 weeks ago

kirkcaldy

Best pain relief ever...

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By *ango0505Woman
21 weeks ago

Dumfries

I was prescribed it for sciatic pain. Unfortunately it didn’t mix well with other medication and I ended up going toxic. Ended up in hospital until it was out of my system. The consultant there wrote a very strong letter to GPs reminding them not to issue alongside this other medication. Said I was the fifth person that week to suffer toxicity.

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By *ichy300Man
21 weeks ago

Eggborough

you need lanzaprozole too they should give at the same time

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By *lwaysup4it69Couple
20 weeks ago

Kirkby in Ashfield

I’ve been taking it for over a year now for osteoarthritis so f the spine. Started on 250mg done nothing so it was upped to 500mg I also take

Omapraze to protect my stomach. It works well for me

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By *alisburybisngle4funMan
20 weeks ago

Salisbury

Nope bad news ibuprofen on steroids extremely damaging to your stomach and a very toxic medication I was on them for 1 month and got diagnosed with celiac disease straight after probably triggered by the nuproxin better and safer with opioid pain killers as its natural although some people can get addicted to them but won't cause your stomach to get ulcers and bleed

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By *irmHandedMan
20 weeks ago

Lincoln

Ignoring the steroids, Naproxen is a severe gastro-irritant and ideally you should be taking it with someone else like Omeprazole to ameliorate the effects.

But I used to know people who took steroids as far back as the 90s. I also, obviously, have some bio-medical experience.

Don't take steroids unless medically advised. Work on your personality. Steroids are not going to help. Anyone in a long term relationship with someone on them can testify to that.

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By *irmHandedMan
20 weeks ago

Lincoln

Depending on whether is is appropriate, friends I know who suffer from severe neuralgia (from degenerative disease or cancer) have found EM therapy (e-stim for medical purposes

) to be quite helpful for at least temporary relief. But based on your situation - YMMV.

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By *haved man40Man
15 weeks ago

Stamford

I can't use it. Made me have hallucinations. Be careful with it, definitely don't drink alcohol.

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By *iz..Woman
15 weeks ago

Somewhere Over The Rainbow..

I used to have it for knee pain.. it stripped the lining of my stomach. I had hiccups for over a week. It's amazing for pain.. but I'll never touch them again.

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By *ipplebarnyMan
15 weeks ago

milton keynes

"I used to have it for knee pain.. it stripped the lining of my stomach. I had hiccups for over a week. It's amazing for pain.. but I'll never touch them again."

Didn’t you get the stomach liner Togo with them ? I had no problem with them and seriously helped pain

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By *ffable but naughtyMan
15 weeks ago

Milnrow, Rochdale

"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?"

Avoid, It had anaphalactic shock and had a crash team waiting for me yhanks to Naproxen. I take tramadol

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By *enguy555Man
15 weeks ago

chaddesden

I was prescribed them last year and they did the same to me as well, I had them prescribed 3 times a day, so I ended up switching to 2 a day because I found that if I took three a day and took the last one around 8pm I couldn't sleep so now I only take two, one around 10am and one around 4pm that way I'm still able to sleep.

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By *arryflashMan
15 weeks ago

Frome

I was prescribed it for a few years for arthritis. It really messed up my stomach and actually wasn't that effective.

They should have prescribed stomach protection drugs too - eg Lansoprazole.

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By *ileshMan
12 weeks ago

maldon

Totally find to drink with it.

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By *nt1845Man
12 weeks ago

BIRMINGHAM

It’s excellent

I’ve got some from a colleague. Have a grade two calf tear, I can still cross train and naproxen takes the pain away

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By *tephaniexxxTV/TS
12 weeks ago

redruth

I take it with omeprazole this protects your stomach

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By *mizhereMan
12 weeks ago

Thame area

I use it too never in empty stomach and I use lansoprazole too

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By *tocking lover60Man
11 weeks ago

Glasgow

"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 fucks up your kidneys but I swore by it. I cant take it as I lost a kidney to Cancer 3 years ago so im now on dhhydrocodine.

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