Hey guys,
I've had stomach problems for about a month now. I generally have an upset stomach daily for about a month. gassy, girgling, loose stools etc. Before, my stomach was fine and I had healthy bowel movements. Ive been with a doc twice so far, and they are not sure whats the problem exactly.
Ive been taking ibuprofen for the last year or so (maybe longer) before lifting sessions (i lift 3 times a week) at about 600mg a day. Comes out to 1800mg a week. Could this somehow relate to my stomach issues? I just thought of this and didnt mention it to the doc. I dont think I have an ulcer, no blood or anything, just loose stools. And now my anxiety is making it worse, Im worried here now. Any advise or information would be great, thanks guys.
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07-26-2007, 04:16 PM #1
Stomach problems associated with Ibuprofen?
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07-26-2007, 04:38 PM #2
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Ibuprofen and all drugs in the same class of non-steroidal anti-inflammory medications are well known to cause stomach upsets and such problems in many people, particularly with prolonged use. Why have you been using it for so long?
Stop taking it and see if the problem settles. If not better in a short period of time, then likely to be another issue. Also make sure you take the tablets with food or straight after, and maybe with milk as well.
If you find it is the ibuprofen that is causing the problems, try another brand of drug that you may not react to. Or question why you are still taking tablets..The science is out there!
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07-26-2007, 04:40 PM #3
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07-26-2007, 04:44 PM #4
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07-26-2007, 05:08 PM #5
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07-26-2007, 05:14 PM #6
Always take ibuprofen on a full stomach. It inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which has two isoenzymes; COX I which is important for housekeeping functions such as gastric mucous secretion, and COX II which is an important step in the pathway to creating prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation.
Ask your doc for some COX-II specific inhibitors, such as rofecoxib, they are more expensive but will prevent the damage to your stomach.The first rule of cheat club is you do not talk about cheat club. The second rule of cheat club is you DO NOT talk about cheat club. Third rule of cheat cub, someone yells stop!, goes limp, taps out, the cheat is over. Fourth rule, one cheat at a time, fellas. Fifth rule, cheats will go on as long as they have to. And the sixth and final rule, if this is your first night at cheat club, you have to cheat.
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