A 20-year-old female asked:

I have naproxen for a cyst i had on my ovary. i also have ibs and was wondering if i could take it temporary relief?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Naproxen: Naproxen doesn't seem to work for ibs unfortunately.

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Dr. Bruce Rothschildanswered

Rheumatology 50 years experience

Pain med: Naprosyn (naproxen) can be used as a pain med, if ibs means irritable bowel syndrome and not inflammatory bowel disease.

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