Ibuprofen

[JanD236]

I’ve just had a molar tooth extracted and have stitches. The dentist has given me ibuprofen to take when the anaesthetic wears off but I’ve a feeling that I’ve read somewhere that with PA (or autoimmune gastritis) I should avoid ibuprofen. However, I could have imagined this!

Does anyone have any knowledge about it?

Now that I have my injection frequency right, apart from managing avoiding over tiring myself, my main issue is continuous digestive issues so I’m loathe to irritate my stomach.

Thank you.

[fbirder]

Short term use of an NSAID like ibuprofen should be OK. Just don't exceed the recommended dose. It may be a good idea to discuss it with a pharmacist, or try paracetamol instead - or cocodomol if it's really bad (but only for three days).

[JanD236 in reply to fbirder]

Ok thank you fbirder, I’ll follow your advice.

[Dottyspotspot]

Oh wow!! I was on Naproxen twice a day for about 6 months. It coincides with the start of my PA issues. Could this have been a trigger?

[Ritchie1268 in reply to Dottyspotspot]

I was put on OxyContin for years & I believe that's what's caused my PA.

[Dottyspotspot in reply to Ritchie1268]

This is so interesting! I had no idea! Not that my GP will ever give me a diagnosis anyway. Apparently it’s all in my head.

[Ritchie1268 in reply to Dottyspotspot]

That what some Dr's seem to think.

Have you been tested?

[Dottyspotspot in reply to Ritchie1268]

Not for intrinsic factor but I have the enlarged blood cells and have just been told it might become an issue in the future despite literally crippling symptoms

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to Dottyspotspot]

unlikely to have been the trigger though it could have been the last straw - a B12 absorption problem generally takes a few years to materialise in a full blown deficiency.

Naproxen is usually prescribed in gastric-resistant forms so may not be very effective for someone who has low stomach acidity - as is often the case in people with B12 absorption problems.

[Dottyspotspot in reply to Gambit62]

Yes, totally agree. I had symptoms for years but just put it down to shiftwork etc. I think the naproxen tipped me over.