QUICK IBUPROFEN QUESTION PLEASE

[mysleevemylife 158]

Hi peeps!! I got my tongue pierced yesterday (still trying to figure out if it was a good idea, but that's a whole other story, lol) I'm at work today from 8:30a-5p & my job is talking on the phone all shift. So...I broke down & took an 800mg Ibuprofen to help with some of the swelling. I know we are NOT supposed to have NSAIDS. So...with all of this being said, my question is have you ever had to take an anti-inflammatory & did it cause you any issues? I just need a peace of mind about this. Thanks for all who contribute. I appreciate. & by the way...this IS NOT A POST FOR "WELL, WHY WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING THAT YOUR DR TOLD YOU NOT TO?? I JUST DON'T GET IT????" So, please save all of that mumbo jumbo, lol!! Thanks everyone!!

[GoldyGirl 186]

I went back to my doctor, 3 weeks ago, told him my back was hurting, and I so needed to take Ibuprofen. He told me as long as I take with food and in Moderation it would be find...So I took every night for about 3 days, after I ate dinner. Good Luck.

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

The risk is mostly long term as it upsets stomachs and increases the chance/risk for ulcers since our stomachs are much smaller now. With food it should be fine as long as you're not taking it every day for months at a time you should be alright.

[mysleevemylife 158]

I went back to my doctor, 3 weeks ago, told him my back was hurting, and I so needed to take Ibuprofen. He told me as long as I take with food and in Moderation it would be find...So I took every night for about 3 days, after I ate dinner. Good Luck.

I really appreciate you responding. Thank you! :-)

[mysleevemylife 158]

The risk is mostly long term as it upsets stomachs and increases the chance/risk for ulcers since our stomachs are much smaller now. With food it should be fine as long as you're not taking it every day for months at a time you should be alright.

Thank you! :-)

[newat52 1,613]

HOLY CRAP! You didn't take that did you? And I'll bet you washed it down with through a straw! Now you are really going to have your stomach explode and that Ibuprofen is going to ping all over your innerds like a pinball!

Wow! now you've gone and done it.

Sorry, but thought you might want a giggle. I know I'm still laughing over that one!

[newat52 1,613]

Are you feeling better this morning? Was thinking about you yesterday. Did the ibuprofen upset your stomach?

And I'm still chuckling about the whole straw thread from a while ago.

[mysleevemylife 158]

Are you feeling better this morning? Was thinking about you yesterday. Did the ibuprofen upset your stomach?

And I'm still chuckling about the whole straw thread from a while ago.

Thank you so much. I took 800mg both Sat & Sunday night but took out the tongue ring today. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. It was in the way too much when trying to eat & I sounded like I had a speech problem when I talked. I kept telling myself, "You just got it done. Give it time." BUT, no way. It's just not for me, lol!! Oh, I didn't have issues with the Ibuprofen though. It's not something that I will make a habit out of, cause I don't wanna cause myself any harm, but I felt it was necessary Sat & Sun.

[Kalimomof3 613]

I asked my doc about this past Friday and he said to avoid it before 1 yr if possible but he said he knows it is sometimes necessary so to take it with food if need be. I told him it is the only thing that works for my menstrual cramps and he said try Tylenol first but if it doesn't work than take the IBP and I take 800mg but only for the first day of my monthly cycle.

[MrsG 329]

Thank you so much. I took 800mg both Sat & Sunday night but took out the tongue ring today. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. It was in the way too much when trying to eat & I sounded like I had a speech problem when I talked. I kept telling myself' date=' "You just got it done. Give it time." BUT, no way. It's just not for me, lol!! Oh, I didn't have issues with the Ibuprofen though. It's not something that I will make a habit out of, cause I don't wanna cause myself any harm, but I felt it was necessary Sat & Sun.[/quote']

Aw that's too bad. I've had mine for 6 years. As soon as the swelling went down I changed to a shorter bar and have had no issues, no broken teeth or anything.

As far as ibuprofen I was told it is fine once in a while and take it with food.

[newat52 1,613]

Glad to hear that but glad the Ibuprofen didn't bother you. Ibuprofen works much better for me than Tylenol but I usually have to only take 200-400 mg to work. I figured I'd cross that bridge when I came to it.