naproxen

[dementia]

has anyone else taken this before? I was prescribed it for carpel tunnle like symptoms.

[cracken]

I took an anti- inflammatory several years back, I believe it was Naprosin, not sure if that is the same.

Anyway, it worked well, but my stomach couldn't handle it. My doc changed to Celebrix, which didn't work very well.

After months of torture I broke down & had surgery. So, I haven't taken any meds in a while.

Why do you ask?

[Oiler72]

Hello there,

I've had problems with both wrists. I've taken Naproxen in the past as well and also got the rot-gut from it. Also took celebrex with no results, in the end I had extensive physio on my left wrist (worked well) and my right wrist I've had physio (did not work) and 2 shots of cortisone (hope I spelled it correctly).

Cheers
Oiler72

[dementia]

just want to know other's experiences with it and if it worked or if it was problematic.

[its1]

I think Cracken is right , I have used simular medication but it was used as an Anti-inflammatory for my knees before both of my surgeries. My knees are acting up again but I am taking Voltaren. Naproxen might be the generic for another medication.

[cracken]

My problem wasn't in my wrist, it was in my shoulder. I had cortisone injections also. They worked great, but very short term.

I believe when you take Naproxen, Naprosin, Naprosen, whatever; you should have your liver functions tested occasionally. The stuff is harsh, but does it's job.

I'm glad now (it really sucked then) that I had the surgery, I prefer not to take meds.

[dementia]

yea it is was the military gave me for naprosin.

[helpmespock]

Naproxen won't hurt your liver, it is toxic to the kidneys, in succeptible people, on long term therapy, or massive od. Shouldn't be a problem normally. It is basically an expensive Ibuprofen, just typical marketing bullshit is the only difference. No good literature has ever proven superiority to IB. All NSAIDs, which Naprosen is, are counter to muscle building, so if trying to grow, you will want to limit their use.

[gg3]

D,

Naproxen is a good anti inflamitory. I had it when it first came out 10years ago when I was working at UPS. Some ahole put an overwieght on the shelf and I tore my bicep in 2 spots.

It worked well for me on the helping the muscle calm down. Didn't do much for pain though so if you need something for that then take it. I was on like 900 miligrams 2-3 times a day.

It may tear the stomach up don't take it for too long if that's the case. Dude's right about the kidneys make sure you drink plenty of water which I'm sure you do. I'm a firm believer in icing areas where there is damage.

Carpel tunnel doesn't sound fun. Can't you just leave the wing wang alone for a while? :-)

[Vizigoth]

This is the generic name for Naprosin and Naproxen. It has been around for more than twenty-five years and has been in extensive use world wide prior to being okayed in the US. Renal system (kidneys, etc.) damage is possible with use, though the dosage has to be quite extreme. It has proven to be easier on kidneys than Ibuprofen will ever be. For some folks, it is far more effective than Ibuprofen, and for others the opposite is true. I happen to be one for whom it is a great help.

With a life time history of multiple extreme physical traumas, I have used the drug for about twenty years. I know of people for whom my doctors have prescribed dosages of 2000 to 3000 milligrams per day (normal dosage is 400-800 mg per day). Some of these folks have been on those dosage levels for more than twenty years without adverse affects. It is clear that some folks can be harmed by the drug, but each will need to determine that for themselves. Blood in the urine is a sure sign of substantially adverse affects. The appearance of bloody urine is a brown discoloration. Be sure to talk to a doctor prior to exceeding the recommended dosage.

If you are experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I would urge you to try Acupuncture as a treatment, especially if you are about to undergo surgery for that problem. Two years ago, on a weekly basis I was taking: 11,000 mg of Naproxen Sodium, 4,000-6,000 mg of muscle relaxers, and 100-500 mg of morphine or codeine-based pain relievers. Trying to be effective professionally in the face of such pharmaceuticals is nearly impossible, and I left a high paying job to take a simpler form of employment.

I do not like having needles stuck in me, and after the first few treatments, I felt lousy the next day. Such a response is normal, as Acupuncture causes the body to discharge toxins. However, the day after that I could tell I had improved dramatically. After two months of Acupuncture, I had reduced use of those drugs by about 90%. Now, I find that I take about 1,000 mg of Naproxen Sodium per week. I have muscle relaxants about once a month for 1-3 days, and have not done a pain killer since April. For me, it has been a huge success. I have left the mindless job I needed to hold for support and have returned to running a small company. Additionally, I have been able to resume photography, a great passion that I have made good money doing over the years.

Two of my friends had scheduled surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and chose to try Acupuncture in the face of my success. My Acupuncturist was able to refer one friend to an acupuncturist in his area and achieved immediate success. He canceled the surgery after one treatment. My other friend found that Acupuncture helped, but had to try three acupuncturists before he found one that helped him sufficiently to make him cancel his surgery. Take careful note of that fact. I have other friends that have also been helped by Acupuncture, but it is clear that the quality of the therapist can make an enormous difference in the level of results achieved. Most health plans also cover Acupuncture, though be sure to get a referral from your GP first.

[kuangykuang]

WOW

That dude above me wrote a whole essay. I tried to read it but quit after the first paragraph.... yeah.

I've been prescribed naproxen twice. Once when i was like 16 for a back injury and then earlier this year for a bad high ankle sprain. Seeing as how a well known and respected orthepedic surgeon prescribed it to me at 16 it probably isnt at all that dangerous.

[HDPhysiques]

This stuff worked wonders for me when I slipped a disc in my back a few weeks ago. Worked much better than ibuprofen.

[karenbenn]

I took Diclofenac for periarthritis. It is slightly more potent than naproxen and has less rate of GI side effects.