OTC pain meds

[MinivanMom]

Dr has me on a combination of Tylenol and Motrin for a broken bone. Worried about side effects on the kidneys.

[Bassetmommer]

Did you tell the doctor you have CKD and at what stage? Tylenol is ok, but long term use of Motrin, not so good. So sorry about the leg.

[MinivanMom in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you for your prompt response. I am stage 3a.

[orangecity41 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Unfortunately had a Doctor who prescribed motrin daily for arthritis but did not take into consideration by eGFR was declining. I changed Doctor, who diagnosed me properly put me on CKD diet.

[Bassetmommer]

YOu are going to be shocked how many of us ended up with CKD from using a NSAIDs for a period of time. OTC NSAID, Advil, is the direct cause of my CKD. Although I was able to keep off dialysis for 6 years, I am there now. Once the kidneys decline starts, it is rare it does not progress. What changes with proper care and diet is how fast.

[MinivanMom in reply to Bassetmommer]

So sorry about your condition. You have been a font of information on this website. How long between the time you were prescribed Advil and the need for dialysis if you don’t mine me asking?

[Bassetmommer in reply to MinivanMom]

I was on Advil in the early 2000's. I am just heading to dialysis next week. So at least 20 years.