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Can Ibuprofen Be Taken To Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?

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Question : Is proprinal (ibuprofen) good to use everyday for RA pain and how much is too much
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is good daily but not forever!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

Ibuprofen is good for pain. Generally, I will not recommend that you use this drug continuously as it can cause gastritis and impaired kidney function. It is good to use it when it is very much required and not as a routine. You may want to use and interchange with tylenol if that helps as well.

Generally, I recommend 1200mg daily with good meals. Beyond this, I am not very comfortable doing so.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Can Ibuprofen Be Taken To Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is good daily but not forever! Detailed Answer: HI and thank you so much for this query. Ibuprofen is good for pain. Generally, I will not recommend that you use this drug continuously as it can cause gastritis and impaired kidney function. It is good to use it when it is very much required and not as a routine. You may want to use and interchange with tylenol if that helps as well. Generally, I recommend 1200mg daily with good meals. Beyond this, I am not very comfortable doing so. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.