Has anybody else had to use this and been ok I'm asthmatic and it says do not use if you have asthma? It's helping my pain though so any advice?? 🤔
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Ibuprofen Gel
There are some concerns about asthma and ibuprofen. In some people it can trigger asthma attacks. I have late onset asthma and don’t react badly to ibuprofen but it is a very individual thing. Maybe discuss with your pharmacist if you are concerned and weigh up the pros and cons.
I haven't had any issues yet, thank goodness, but if i do I will definitely see my pharmacist x yeah I've taken ibuprofen before and nearly killed myself 😳😅💔. Hope your asthma is ok??
I have severe asthma, diagnosed in 2012. I use a small amount of ibruleve on my lower back and haven’t had any issues. I was told by my consultant not to take the tablets.
I have severe asthma but seem to be fine taking ibrufen. However, I know it's one to be careful with so I'd ask advice first...especially if you've had a bad reaction before!!!
Best bet talk to the pharmacist, being ibuprofen is involved - Could you not find anything that would work that do not contain ibuprofen or other Nsaids.
I have asthma but I don’t use ibuprofen gel as I find it doesn’t help to relieve pain. I use voltarol. It has diclofenac which I find helps to get rid of my pain. X
Hi Yumz
I’ve used it in the past. If didn’t trigger my asthma but it did affect my atrial fibrillation, causing me more episodes of that. I subsequently found out from the AF forum that it seems to be a common problem. Not sure if AF is something you have but it might be worth keeping an eye on the heart side of things, too. I use magnesium oil instead now, which I find helpful.
I hope your pain eases soon, TC
Apparently only around 10% of people actually react badly to ibuprofen.... im one of them
However I can use thr ibuprofen gel for a period of time (for a few days on a bad back usually) before it starts affecting my breathing
I have Severe COPD and advised by my Consultant not to take anything ending in FEN. Dont know if this applies to Asthma. Wishing you a speedy recovery xxSheila 💕
My GP said the gel is OK but the tablets are not.
Hi i was prescribed by gp and use it occasionally for my knees and have asthma among others lung issues and have been fine
i was a bit taken aback when my GP prescribed an Ibuprofen based gel for my painful shoulder. At the time I was still diagnosed as asthmatic. (Not now apparently). It was fine for me, better than Voltarol.
I've used it and had no problems I think it just depends how you react if you find your breathing getting worse then stop or speak to your doctor for a alternative
Hi Yumz199725. I have had chronic Asthma for over30 years. At the moment I am in a flair which is now in its 9th month. I use ibuprofen gel everyday for my arthritic joints and I'm fine. Obviously we are all different, but I have never had any problems at all.
Hi Yumz, local nsaid gel/ cream for painful fingers, knees, etc is very different from tablets . The side effects are much stronger with tablets. I have had asthma with bronchitis flares all my life, and have never had any issues with the gel on painful joints .
Good luck
The gel isn't as much of a problem as the tablets, because you apply it topically.