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I've been taking advil (ibuprofen) every 6 hrs for swelling and what i think are internal hemoroids. hysterectomy in may. can one rebound on advil (ibuprofen) for hemoroids?

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No.: There is no rebound with ibuprofen. It works and eight hours later is gone.

Answered 1/17/2013

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