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Can i take naproxen for mysofacial chronic pain?
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Yes: In addition i would stretch and massage the affected area and consider physical therapy.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Yes: You can but it probably will not be very effective. Chronic myofascial pain responds better to other meds including gabapentin, Lyrica (pregabalin) and cymbalta. See a rheumatologist if you have not done so already.
Answered 6/27/2014
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