Ibrufen gel

[angse]

Hello everyone firstly how are you all doing, and thanks for all advice I have received, another problem now, for about 4 days I have had lower back pain never had this before painful, does anyone know if I can use ibrofen gel with cirrohiss, only I read it damages the liver, and my last blood test showed high LFT so bit concerned. Annette

[AyrshireK]

Hi Angse, you probably shouldn't use ibuprofen gel.

The Looking After Your Liver Course which I am doing on line says that the liver has to process not only the stuff you ingest but also the stuff you put onto your skin in the way of cosmetics etc. So I would guess that masses of ibuprofen being smeared on your sore bits will also make its way through your system to the liver and could impact on your already poorly liver & since oral Ibuprofen is a no, no as concerned the liver, a rub/gel is the same.

Katie xx

[angse in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you Katie I thought as much that's why did not use it yet keep well. Annette

[RodeoJoe]

I agree. Ibuprofen is on the bad for liver list I'm afraid.

[angse in reply to RodeoJoe]

Thank you Rodeo Jo I have not used it so just as well. Annette

[RodeoJoe in reply to angse]

On the plus side, I don't think it's very effective anyway.

[angse in reply to RodeoJoe]

On good I'm not missing much then Rodeojoe LOL

[Dorset123]

Hi Annette, the inducement will get into the circulation even when applied topically. I have tried acupuncture for back & upper abdominal pain & I have found this helped the pain & my general frame of mind. I know not everyone finds it useful.

All the best

[angse in reply to Dorset123]

Thanks Dorset123

I have been really lucky never had back pain before ever, and I must admit getting bit better, so may not need acupuncture thanks for advice Annette

[cazer]

I had it prescribed for my knee...

Its olay because ypu are not ingestimg it but you should cjeck woth chemist or doc.

[angse in reply to cazer]

Thanks Cazer seeing doctor later so will ask then, things you have to be wary of with liver disease. Annette

[cazer in reply to angse]

Yes i was surprised by some of the other replies so will be interested to hear myself....perhapsits absorbed more slowly?this was 2gps that said i could use and my doc pretty hot on what i cant /can have e.g .certain types of antibiotics etc.let me know.

[angse in reply to cazer]

I sure will going to doctors today. Annette

[gamesmaker]

Morning Angse. I have had a few computer problems, so i have not been on these pages for a little while - and you probably have an answer from others already! I was told that the gel should also be avoided in the same way that the tablets are. Some of the active ingredient will still be absorbed into your body. It might be worth asking the pharmacist at your local chemist , what he / she would recommend.

[angse in reply to gamesmaker]

Thanks games maker I am going to doctors this afternoon, so will ask their opinion hope you are keeping well. Annette

[retwos]

Please don't use the gel it's as bad as taking the tabs , it messes with your blood n doesn't help one bit I had the same prob n when I told my liver co they went nuts best to take paracetamol mate ,hope this helps )))

[angse in reply to retwos]

Thank you Retwos

No I have not used it at all and don't intend to now, thanks for advice much appreciated. Annette

[jules45]

Hi, I agree with the other advice. Ibuprofen can make you bleed and if you have clotting problems it is not good. I took a couple for dental pain and had a slight cracked lip due to a coldsore and the blood was running from my lip all down my front.

It is very harsh on the stomach as well, best to avoid.

julie x

[angse in reply to jules45]

I certainly have avoided it Julie, thanks for advice hope you keeping well. Annette !!

[Hidden]

Don't do it angse. I used it for a sprained muscle, about a year ago and despite being reasonably stable I ended hospitalised with a nasty case of de-compensated liver disease. The medic's say that with liver disease any thing can trigger an episode, they recommend that along with a low sodium diet it is best to avoid anything that is not recommended for those who have liver problems.

Good luck

[angse in reply to Hidden]

Thanks boab 11

I didn't do it I am so careful with what I take thanks again hope you are well !!

[RodeoJoe]

Well, looks like an overwhelming vote for don't do it.

Just checking you didn't did you? Lol

[angse in reply to RodeoJoe]

Didn't do it Rodeojoe pain practically gone with no pain relief or anything !!!