Guest guest Posted September 3, 2001 Report Share Posted September 3, 2001 Hi: I think Motrin is part of the NSAID group of inflammmatories (like, Ibuprofen, etc). A while back before I started using supplements, I was using Ibuprofen for a while to reduce swelling, taking about 2-4 a day. When I went in for a regular medical check up, the doctor found traces of hemoglobin in my urine, thinking that the Ibuprofen was the culprit. I understand from different health articles I've read that too much of the NSAIDS may cause liver and kidney damage. Sure enough, when I stopped taking them, my urine analysis went back to normal. I now use Glucosamine and Alpha Lipoic Acid and reduced my sugar and refined starches intake. Not only did my facial swelling reduce but so did my abdomen. So the " old pair of jeans " look like they're supposed to! I don't feel " puffy " anymore. Hope this helps. GT > How often can you take MOTRIN as an anti-inflammatory to > reduce SWELLING AROUND THE EYE AREA? Can you take > it everyday for as long as you need it year round ? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2001 Report Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll weigh in the on the Motrin, but just a little bit, because I'm no expert. Mark B. has posted on this subject, and it is in the archives. Some people in the medical field are starting to believe that NSAIDS, the class of medicines that includes Motrin, Advil, ibuprofen, etc. may contribute to a more permeable lining in the gut (because they break down tissues, the way aspirin may cause ulcers in some people, for example). Because of this, the blood stream may be exposed to large molecules of food, not entirely digested, setting the stage for histimine (allergic) responses. This may (I emphasize MAY) be why some folks end up with allergies when they never had any and why the ibuprofen-for-flushing cycles may start a self-perpetuating problem. I can control my rosacea with dietary controls (90%) and Claritin (10%)... but in the years before I pinpointed my allergies -- which were then mild -- I took TONS of Advil for the flushing and headaches which followed... .... so it makes sense to me. Mark B.'s version of this is far more scholarly, but I think I've give a fair simple version. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2001 Report Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll weigh in the on the Motrin, but just a little bit, because I'm no expert. Mark B. has posted on this subject, and it is in the archives. Some people in the medical field are starting to believe that NSAIDS, the class of medicines that includes Motrin, Advil, ibuprofen, etc. may contribute to a more permeable lining in the gut (because they break down tissues, the way aspirin may cause ulcers in some people, for example). Because of this, the blood stream may be exposed to large molecules of food, not entirely digested, setting the stage for histimine (allergic) responses. This may (I emphasize MAY) be why some folks end up with allergies when they never had any and why the ibuprofen-for-flushing cycles may start a self-perpetuating problem. I can control my rosacea with dietary controls (90%) and Claritin (10%)... but in the years before I pinpointed my allergies -- which were then mild -- I took TONS of Advil for the flushing and headaches which followed... .... so it makes sense to me. Mark B.'s version of this is far more scholarly, but I think I've give a fair simple version. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 I have also wondered about the facial swelling side effect of motrin, advil etc. I used to take it for anti inflammatory properties, then read the possible side effects and stopped. My doc told me it can cause edema......anyone else know anything about it? I now take aspirin with a tums, or wobezyme, when I feel swollen. Motrin >Some of you have said that Motrin helped to decrease your facial swelling. I >was ready to buy some, and then I read on the box that it may cause hives, >etc....and facial swelling!!! The last thing that I need is more >swelling!!!!! Please advise me, as I would like to try it... but I am scared >that my face will balloon up on me even worse! I have had a puffy area on >each cheek for months and am willing to try any medication that you guys >suggest....even Motrin, if you did not have any harmful reaction to it. BTW, >is there aspirin in Motrin??? Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 I get edema as well when I take ibuprofen. I take it because it's the only thing that seems to reduce monthly cramping. Luckily, that's only a few times a month. Matija > I have also wondered about the facial swelling side effect of motrin, advil > etc. I used to take it for anti inflammatory properties, then read the > possible side effects and stopped. My doc told me it can cause > edema......anyone else know anything about it? I now take aspirin with a > tums, or wobezyme, when I feel swollen. > Motrin > > > >Some of you have said that Motrin helped to decrease your facial swelling. > I > >was ready to buy some, and then I read on the box that it may cause hives, > >etc....and facial swelling!!! The last thing that I need is more > >swelling!!!!! Please advise me, as I would like to try it... but I am > scared > >that my face will balloon up on me even worse! I have had a puffy area on > >each cheek for months and am willing to try any medication that you guys > >suggest....even Motrin, if you did not have any harmful reaction to it. > BTW, > >is there aspirin in Motrin??? Thanks! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Can you guys please explain to me what you mean by facial swelling? Many days when my skin is particularly red (and a few days when its not so red) I wake up, look in the mirror, and my face seems to have gotten fatter, like I gained 15 pounds overnight, all of it in my cheeks (Even tho everywhere other than my face i'm really skinny). It comes and goes, but is there probably more often than it is not, and is most of the time actually more distressing to me than the redness itsself. Whenever I try to explain this to a family member or a friend however, they look at me like I'm nuts. Is this what you mean by facial swelling? Or is it something else? Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Can you guys please explain to me what you mean by facial swelling? Many days when my skin is particularly red (and a few days when its not so red) I wake up, look in the mirror, and my face seems to have gotten fatter, like I gained 15 pounds overnight, all of it in my cheeks (Even tho everywhere other than my face i'm really skinny). It comes and goes, but is there probably more often than it is not, and is most of the time actually more distressing to me than the redness itsself. Whenever I try to explain this to a family member or a friend however, they look at me like I'm nuts. Is this what you mean by facial swelling? Or is it something else? Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 In a message dated 10/23/01 7:32:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time, Adam writes: < < I wake up, look in the mirror, and my face seems to have gotten fatter, like I gained 15 pounds overnight, all of it in my cheeks > > Adam, my cheeks swell, also - and that is the only swelling (other than possibly my nose) that I ever get. Mine is not so visually noticeable as yours seems to be, but when I smile while looking straight ahead, I can see my cheeks sticking out without even looking down. Zyrtec or a spray of Nasalcrom (on my face rather than in my nose) helps me a lot at times like those. HTH Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 In a message dated 10/23/01 7:32:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time, Adam writes: < < I wake up, look in the mirror, and my face seems to have gotten fatter, like I gained 15 pounds overnight, all of it in my cheeks > > Adam, my cheeks swell, also - and that is the only swelling (other than possibly my nose) that I ever get. Mine is not so visually noticeable as yours seems to be, but when I smile while looking straight ahead, I can see my cheeks sticking out without even looking down. Zyrtec or a spray of Nasalcrom (on my face rather than in my nose) helps me a lot at times like those. HTH Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 In a message dated 10/23/01 7:32:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time, Adam writes: < < I wake up, look in the mirror, and my face seems to have gotten fatter, like I gained 15 pounds overnight, all of it in my cheeks > > Adam, my cheeks swell, also - and that is the only swelling (other than possibly my nose) that I ever get. Mine is not so visually noticeable as yours seems to be, but when I smile while looking straight ahead, I can see my cheeks sticking out without even looking down. Zyrtec or a spray of Nasalcrom (on my face rather than in my nose) helps me a lot at times like those. HTH Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Motrin is NOT recommended for use in pregnancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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