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Re: Can't shake the endo symptoms.
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jan 6 08:06:31 2004
I used to take Advil like that, for my migraines. I ended up with a
bleeding ulcer. Advil is not all that good for you or your stomach, so
please keep that in mind when taking it!!
Just my not-so-humble opinion :-)
Jennifer
Ohio
At Tue, 6 Jan 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net, wrote:
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>Trish,
>I always appreciate any concern from a fellow endo sufferer. I only
>take that much Advil when needed, which fortunately is not everyday. I
>have had many prescriptions for Motrin 800. That is the same exact
>thing as taking four Advil, which are 200mg each. Ibuprofen (Advil) is
>simply the generic for Motrin, so it is the same thing. I also have a
>script for Cataflam, but that doesn't seem to do much for me, so I stick
>with my friend, Advil! I figure it is better to stick with that than get
>into hard core pain killers, which is the only other real thing to try.
>I don't do well on anything too strong-makes me not able to function at
>work, etc. I am a computer tech so I have to be clear headed. Even the
>Advil doesn't take all the pain away but at least lets me get through
>the day. Isn't it really amazing how much pain tolerance you can build
>with Endo? I have pain everyday, but it is so common now that it has
>become my norm, so somehow I just block it out and move on.
>
>Thanks again for caring! Other women on this forum and the many concerns
>and friendships I have developed through it are what keeps me going when
>I really just want to crawl into a ball and cry!
>
>Hugs and pain free days!
>Amy
>
>At Mon, 5 Jan 2004, Trish wrote:
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>>Amy - read your post, just causes some concern to me I would really be
>>careful taking that much advil espcecially if you are taking 3-4 at a
>>time multiple times a day. See if your doc can prescribe motrin 800 or
>>something. Please be careful. Not trying to sound like mother-hen just
>>concerned.
>>
>>--
>>Trish
>>
>>--
>>Paramedic/Firefighter- I mainly instruct now- making sure I do lots of research
>>to fight this disease, endo sufferer for 10 years, stage III.
>>Cancer survivor!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>Best Wishes to all - Trish
>>
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