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The only otc med that helps pain in my knee is ibuprofen.. but it is too rough on my stomach. what are my options? i'm in so much pain. (arthritis?)
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See details: Hold the Ibuprofen for 1 week, start Prilosec 1 tab daily immediately. After a week try to restart the Ibuprofen and stop it immediately if GI issues return.
Answered 6/30/2014
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