Headaches and neck pain should I take Advil?

[Mary]

I have had HORRIBLE tension in my upper back, neck , shoulders and head. I am taking Advil cause it helps a little. Just wondering what everyone else takes.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[realtormatt]

My GI told me a long time ago Advil, Aleve, Aspirin are all No No's with IBD. The only thing he said I should take OTC is Tylenol.

 

[Gue33]

If you can get to a massage therapist, they can do wonders for tension. Unfortunately Tylenal is all we can tolerate. The other mentioned drugs will irritate your guts.

 

[xoxava]

I've always been told no advil, aleve etc and if I had to take something to take some tylenol. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Shannon]

Yep, Advil will rip your tummy up - stick to the absolute least amount of Tylenol you need - because I assume that you're on other meds that also tax the insides as well. Hot baths and the heating pad won't do any harm though!

 

[Astra]

Hiya Mary

Advil is an NSAID, don't take anymore!
I take 25mg Amitriptyline for neck, head, shoulder and back pain
It is a wonder drug, I'm sleeping better than I have done for years, it's keping me calm whilst on Pred too, I love it! Most importantly, I have no pain whatsoever!
Amitriptyline is an anti depressant in high doses, in lower doses it acts as a pain receptor by blocking out the nerves, or something like that, and it works!
xxx