2006-09-18 23:15:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
How can I take care of myself?
* Follow the full treatment prescribed by your health care provider. Keep your follow-up appointments.
* Do not smoke cigarettes.
* Ask your provider if you should avoid drugs that irritate the stomach, such as aspirin, ***ibuprofen***, and naproxen. If your provider says it is OK to take these drugs, try taking them with food to prevent stomach irritation. Ask your provider if you can use acetaminophen instead.
* You may want to make other lifestyle changes, such as:
o Eating healthy meals. Several small meals may be better than 2 or 3 large ones. Follow the diet prescribed by your health care provider.
o Avoiding coffee, including caffeinated and decaf coffee, colas, and any other food or drink that may bother your stomach, such as alcohol.
o Getting plenty of rest and sleep.
o Exercising as recommended by your provider.
* If you keep having symptoms or your symptoms get worse, tell your provider.
2006-09-18 23:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen and other drugs of the NSAID class can cause gastric irritation and bleeding. You should try acetaminophen instead. Take DGL tablets for the ulcers (Deglycerinnated Licorice). If I knew what you were taking ib-brufen for I could give you some recommendations for alternative stomach friendly meds. Good luck!
2006-09-18 23:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person who as stomach ulcers, even one ulcer, should not take ibuprofen or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). They are a major risk for causing gastrointestinal problems and with active ulcers you can do major damage taking them.
Because you have active ulcers, ask your doctor for an alternative medication.
2006-09-18 23:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "Ibuprofen"?
IMPORTANT WARNING
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking ibuprofen and call your doctor: stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, blood in the stool, or black and tarry stools.
Please see the webpages for more details on Ibuprofen.
2006-09-19 01:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't you might cause more problems. Go to Whole Foods and get Aloe Vera Juice. Mix it with your favorite fruit juice and it should help with the burning and healing. It tastes like crap but believe me it will help with the pain. I like to mix it with Crystal Light Grapefruit flavored drink. It really cuts the taste of the Aloe Vera.
2006-09-18 23:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No; ibuprofen can cause stomach upset. If you need a painkiller, take Tylenol, which does not irritate the stomach.
2006-09-19 01:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. This drug has been found to erode the lining of the small bowel in healthy people.
2006-09-18 23:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it will burn your stomach. Go to your Dr. and he will give you one of the purple pills probably. good luck and God bless you.
2006-09-20 03:49:02 · answer #8 · answered by Purple Passion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with a pharmaist or your docter to be on the safe side i would have thought not
2006-09-18 23:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by martin r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY if it is double coated.
2006-09-18 23:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋