Question 1

can anti inflammatories cause bladder problems?

Accepted Answer

: I think you asked this question before whether ibuprofen causes urinary retention. It is very unlikely but we do not say never in medicine because people react to medication differently and in rare case we call that reaction an idiosyncratic effect. Ibuprofen can cause acute renal failure which can make significant reduction in urine output, i.e. you void less, but it does not mean bladder problem

Question 2

i've had a sudden increase in migraines, that seem to be caused by muscle tension. i've found taking anti-inflammatories works well. are there risks taking them? i'm also concerned at the increased frequency of migraine, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: If migraines are increasing in intensity, you need to be reevaluated by your neurologist.  You are right to be concerned about over treatment, which can cause rebound headaches.  Please be evaluated promptly.

Question 3

i have a very large, very painful cervical lymph nodes with no cause, eventually had to go to accident and emergency unit because pain was unbearable. doc wasnt very concerned, gave me anti inflammatories. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: A virus infection is the most likely cause.  It should go away within a week or so.  Sometimes the virus is mononucleosis, which usually causes severe fatigue.  Occasionally a bacteria infects lymph nodes, in which case an antibiotic is needed.  See your primary care doctor later next week if not improving.

Question 4

experiencing lower, right abdominal pain for about a week and has gotten progressively worse. anti inflammatories help with the pain. i've had a tubal ligation and endometrial ablation in jan so i don't menstruate. what is the cause of this pain?

Accepted Answer

Need doctor to check: Lower right abdominal pain can be from many things. For pain there, appendicitis is always a concern (pain can worsens over time, with fever coming on). If one had been constipated a while, stool could have backed up the right side, and cause pain. Having excess gas, a hernia, an ovarian problem, an ectopic pregnancy, a tumor, etc..., can cause pain. Doctor should examine.

Question 5

a study showed that n saids or any anti inflammatories inhibit, or prevent bone growth. is this true?

Accepted Answer

They can: Inflammation usually occurs as a result of diseases or toxic overload in the body. Inhibiting that process can help make people more comfortable, but there can be a downside because the mechanisms the body uses to create inflammation are also involved in healing and growth. That's why it is important to limit NSAID use to the acute phase of health problems, usually no longer than a couple of weeks.

Question 6

are anti-inflammatories good for herniated disc pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially acute disc herniation.  Nsaids will help reduce the local natural inflammatory response from injured tissue.  Of course the level of pain will vary with hnp, but nsaids are used frequently.  Avoid if heart disease, be careful, very careful with kidney disease.  If underlying medical problems, ask the advice of your pcp or pain physician.  Dr. J.

Question 7

what are alternatives to anti-inflammatories, like relafen (nabumetone)?

Accepted Answer

What  is it  for: The first  thing is to establish a diagnosis. The anti-inflammatories can help, but maybe  you don't  need them and can improve  the problemwith exercise, posture, etc. All medications have  alternatives but some are  better than others. With the NSAID we have to watch the stomach, the kidneys, the blood  pressure. Each of these can be affected in a adverse  way and you need to be monitored.

Question 8

why do i feel better when i'm not taking anti-inflammatories?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: What do you mean by feeling better? What issues do you have when you take them? Why do you take them in the first place? Provide specifics if you want an answer.

Question 9

what are over-the-counter anti-inflammatories?

Accepted Answer

See details: Naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil).

Question 10

how can i  treat costochondritis without anti-inflammatories?

Accepted Answer

Ice , rest : I usually recommend a combination a combo
of rest, ice and nsaids to help alleviate 
your symptoms
if you don't want to use nsaids, that's fine, 
but i believe the meds will help unless you
have contraindications to taking them.

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