nogutsnoglory
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Tylenol seems relatively ineffective yet NSAIDs are dangerous for crohns. Is there an alternative OTC med for headaches and pains?
Tylenol alternatives?
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I usually end up taking tylenol+codeine available OTC here. It's really not a huge amount of codeine but it helps a bit... nothing miraculous though.
This sticky actually has a lot of information in it about the different kinds of pain meds out there. http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1146
If your GI doesn't want to prescribe something for pain then your GP should be able to help you with that.
If your GI doesn't want to prescribe something for pain then your GP should be able to help you with that.
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I was really hoping for something OTC though and not prescription
Do you know what's causing your headaches like allergies maybe? An allergy pill like Benadryl helps. As far as abdominal pain goes, perhaps you're in need of a med check to see if what you're taking is really working.
Caffeine can often help headaches but can totally destroy the gut. I know cherry juice is good for gout and arthritis pain. Maybe someone else will have more ideas.
Caffeine can often help headaches but can totally destroy the gut. I know cherry juice is good for gout and arthritis pain. Maybe someone else will have more ideas.
