NSAIDS during or after meals

It might be worth asking your GP to prescribe omeprazole to take as well to protect your tummy? I don’t want to scare you but a friend of mine was very ill after being prescribed ibuprofen for pain. Failing that I’d query exactly how much food you need to take with it.

I’d check with your pharmacy.

ExDancer
You can buy Omeprozol anywhere. If you can’t get out: buy it online.

Sorry to hear you have hurt your shoulder, I hurt mine some time ago and it is most unpleasant. I have taken Ibuprofen on a fairly regular basis for years, (for my arthritis) I try to limit as much as possible, but sometimes you just want some relief. I would take the dose at the end of your meal or snack don't think you have to force yourself to eat large quantities. Every one is different and it does effect some peoples stomach far more than others but hopefully it is not going to be long term use. Something I would suggest you try is Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Recovery and I will post a link. Won't cure but does make it more bearable, at least for me for my shoulder and I had tried Voltarol & Boots similar, maximum strength which did nothing. Massage it in or better still get someone else to gently massage it in for you. I hope you get some relief while you are waiting for physio.
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I have never read the instructions on Ibubrofen and didn’t realise that were to be taken with food. I have never had side effects from them.

Exdancer - I have the same affliction. I had a very fast appointment (within a week) with the Physiotherapist. Frankly, I thought it was a waste of time. That’s all he did, examine me, said it was ‘impingement’ and gave me an exercise sheet. I could have gone on the Internet and found exercises, with demonstration.
I think any anti-inflammatories should be taken after food.
Hope you feel better soon …

I had a frozen shoulder a few years ago , it was really painful .
I had a steroid injection it really helped and worked within a few hours, meant I could comfortably do the exercises which the physio gave me.

I understood years ago from somewhere or other that a glass of milk would count as food for nsaid purposes.

But, check with a pharmacist if you are worried.

Over 65 and you’re more prone to stomach ulcers. My friend ended up in intensive care.

Don’t forget that Ibuprofen used regularly will increase your BP readings.

Ibuprofen cannot be taken if you have certain health conditions. Best to check. I have COPD and heart failure and am not allowed it.

MayBee70

Over 65 and you’re more prone to stomach ulcers. My friend ended up in intensive care.

I’m under 65 and I’ve ended up with a stomach ulcer. I’ve always eaten with ibuprofen. Please take for the minimum time possible.

I can’t take any form of ibuprofen but a friend who works for Pfizer as pharmacist, suggested using “voltarol” which works the same but has a slightly different formulation. It is a gel, but use it at the same times as a pill. Give it a try.

I’ve always used Voltarol gel. You mustn’t expose skin to the sun if it has Voltarol on it, though. I also take turmeric for my joints but you can’t take it if you’re on blood thinners. I really notice the difference if I don't take it.

A glass of milk will help but suggest you get the tablet to protect your stomach. I am currently taking a steroid and the stomach protector tablet.

Theexwife

I have never read the instructions on Ibubrofen and didn’t realise that were to be taken with food. I have never had side effects from them.

You’ve had luck on your side if you’ve been taking ibuprofen on an empty stomach. It can cause gastric bleeding even when taken with food. Not just ibuprofen but any non steroidal anti inflammatory tablets.

Grannynannywanny

Theexwife

I have never read the instructions on Ibubrofen and didn’t realise that were to be taken with food. I have never had side effects from them.

You’ve had luck on your side if you’ve been taking ibuprofen on an empty stomach. It can cause gastric bleeding even when taken with food. Not just ibuprofen but any non steroidal anti inflammatory tablets.

I’ve had both shoulders frozen at different times. I don’t tolerate codeine, nor any NSAIDs by mouth, which is why I suggested gels.
BTW, both my shoulders have frozen atone time or another. The first was sorted privately (eventually) with steroid injections and the other was operated on.

MayBee70

It might be worth asking your GP to prescribe omeprazole to take as well to protect your tummy? I don’t want to scare you but a friend of mine was very ill after being prescribed ibuprofen for pain. Failing that I’d query exactly how much food you need to take with it.

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Ask the doctor for Omeprazole or Lansoprazole. It will protect your stomach.

I’m not actually a great fan of Omeprazole either as it creates its own problems but it’s probably the lesser of two evils when it comes to ibuprofen.

I am aware of the damage done by ibuprofen, I'm convinced it killed my aunt who had chronic rheumatoid arthritis but died of a ruptured ulcer, so I do take omeprezole.

The reason I asked you knowledgeable ladies on here was to avoid cluttering up the surgery switchboard wasting time hanging on to the phone to get through to the receptionist and then the time wasted waiting at home for someone to ring me back.

BTW the 2 tablets do seem to give good pain relief.

NSAIDS caused me dreadful digestive troubles, seriously, and I was told to never ever take them again. I think they are probably ok in the short term, but never longer.
I wish in a way I could take them for my back, but apparently they can lead to an ulcer.
Any food, I imagine. Toast would do I think.

How painful for you. Until you have a shoulder problem, you don't realise how much you use them!
I can't take NSAIDS even though I am on Omeprazole. Occasionally I have to take Voltarol as a suppository which is revolting but gives me some relief but there are far reaching consequences if you are intolerant to NSAIDS. I would take the bare minimum with a glass of milk and food to keep the pain under control.
If your physio is not helpful, absolutely insist you see a consultant. I kept being told that it was probably because of my diabetes, just an injury which would heal, etc. I had an op twice now and each time it has been amazing. Both times it has turned out to be something more than a rotorcuff injury or frozen shoulder. Both times I had physio and injections to no avail. I know from this journey, I am not alone.
I hope you have a swift recovery.

Had frozen shoulders a few times, self-inflicted but took me a while to join the dots...steroid injection is definitely the way to go. Operational again within hours and no need for drugs by mouth. (Though obvs dr needs to diagnose first what is up with shoulder too but physio can be a long and painful route with slow and little reward. This is my experience but others may be different!) Good luck and hope better soon