re: How often do you take OTC pain relievers?

I avoid all due to potential kidney issues.

It is my understanding that Aleve (or generic equivalent) is better for soft tissue inflammation issues.

Ibuprofen is the remedy for headaches, fever-related stuff.

I don't get sick much, except my dance floor and bedroom moves.

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How often do you take OTC pain relievers?

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Hardly ever...

I used to take 600 mg of Ibuprofen on average, 2 to 3 times a day. It was for my wrist that I fricked up when busting my arse once. Worked like a charm. Then over time, I started getting bad migraines when I stopped taking it like that.

Finally after almost a year of always having migraines, I went to the doctor. Told him how much Advil I take a day. He damn near came out of his seat.

You can actually become addicted to Ibuprofen and will get migraines when your body is telling you it wants Ibuprofen in it. It took me about 2 weeks of taking some other stuff he prescribed me for the headaches, to finally detox it out of my system.

Be very careful taking that much every day.

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800 mg of ibuprofen every morning.....non-name brand since they're all the same

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Might want to get a liver function test.

A couple times a year if/when my knee flares up. I go with 800mg vitamin M, since that's what the Air Force gives me. It does the trick.

I take 800mg ibuprofen as needed. In fact, it is always on my person. I suffer from terrible sinus problems and sometimes headaches come on quickly. Also, very susceptible to tendinitis and ibuprofen helps with inflammation.

Advil PM every evening