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What could have made me suddenly allergic (hives) to ibuprofen and what can i now take for pain, inflammation? tylenol (acetaminophen) is nearly useless.

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Dr. David Rosenthal answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See allergist: The details of your adverse reaction to the nsaids will help an allergist understand your reaction and make recommendations on what medicines will be safe for you.

Answered 5/16/2018

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