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Anyone been using ibuprofen gel for fibromyalgia pain? I was using it a lot now find it is the cause of my fast heart beat. I’m stopping using it now.

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AllthatGlitters

Hi Mary yes I use it from time to time. I find it works for me. Anything to give some relief from awful pain. Did the doctor say it gives a fast heartbeat? X

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Welshcatlady

Hi I use it, have done for some time now, I can't take Ibuprofen orally, I find it helps me.

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Fra22-57

Wow I didn’t know that.Never had that problem but I do use ibruprofen gel quite a lot.Not as much as have had to in past but it does temporarily help me

I’m finding it is of no use to me at the minute… I tried the Holland and Barrett cbd muscle rub and it was just incredibly smelly and didn’t help me 😆 but if there are any recommendations, I’m open to anything!

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Latics1989-90

HiMy Dr said if you have have stomach issues don't use it because it has the same effect as ibuprofen tablets do xxxx 💕🥰

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Kitten-whiskers

Hello Mary

Yes - I used to use it all the time, it really helped alot. Thankfully I don't need it like I used to.

Sorry your having a fast heartbeat

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