I had surgery 2-1 and still have pain and swelling. Which anti-inflammatory works best, Naprosyn, ibuprofen or somthing else?
2007-03-15 18:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by Grandma 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Naproxen is the best with ibuprofen coming in second and aspirin next.
2007-03-15 18:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin and Tylenol are pain medications, but they're not an anti-inflammatory. An anti-inflammatory reduce inflammation. Have you asked your doctor which she would recommend? Naprosyn and ibuprofen (as well as Tylenol) can be hard on the liver if taken for a long time. For short term, ibuprofen would be a good choice.
2007-03-15 19:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Annie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that naprosyn would be your best choice for an anti-inflammatory, but be very careful when taking anti-inflammatories because there hard on the stomach so make sure that you coat your stomach before taking. i'm a nursing student so i'm giving you firsthand info
2007-03-15 19:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by KIMBERLY F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer aspirin, but some people cannot tolerate it. Tylenol and ibuprofen is also good. Ice compress can possibly help too.
2007-03-15 18:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its best to check with your doctor and make sure there is nothing else going on like an infection. but i have found ibuproben to help. but you really need to check with your doctor.
2007-03-15 18:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend talking to your dr about this so that the situation can be evaluated.
2007-03-15 22:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin
easily digested, doesnt harm the liver
2007-03-15 18:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Celebrex is nice.
2007-03-15 18:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋