Articles for tag: Cramps, Ibuprofen, Menstrual Cramps, Motrin

I Can’t Live Without My Motrin Ibuprofen

Menstrual cramps are and have been in the past a major pain in my life and Ibuprofen is definitely a pain reliever I could not live without. Although, I am not a fan of taking a lot of medications I have to keep a stash of Motrin IB with me during that special time. My ...

The Silent Heart Attack

For the last week she complained of excruciating pain in her left arm as well as pain in her left shoulder blade. On Saturday she drove to Home Depot where she purchased a 40 lb bag of lime and two bags of beauty bark. She placed all three bags in her car and drove home. ...

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Top Ten Reasons Not to Buy Motrin

Reason Number Ten: Motrin is expensive. It all depends on where you live and where you shop, but I have found that Motrin costs between $8.00 and $9.00 for 100 of the 200 mg tablets. And to be quite honest, I don’t see why it needs to cost so much. It only has one active ...

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Tylenol vs Advil – Which OTC Med is Best?

There are so many over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pain and fever relief it is sometimes difficult to decide which product is best. Understanding the difference in Tylenol ® (acetaminophen) and Advil ® (ibuprofen) will help you determine which medication you should take to effectively treat pain or illness. Tylenol vs Advil: When to use acetaminophen. ...

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Preventing Lung Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis

Preventive maintenance is an important part of living well with cystic fibrosis. Over the last two decades, research has opened the doors to many new medications and therapies for the treatment of CF. As a result, the number of adults with severe lung disease is decreases. In fact, the number of patients with severe lung ...

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Dangers Associated with Ibuprofen

I suffer from migraines, as well as other forms of headaches, quite frequently. After much experimentation with over the counter pain relievers, as well as some prescription medications, I have found that ibuprofen is the only thing that really helps knock out a tough headache. The problem with this is that I end up taking ...

Pain Relief Options During Pregnancy

Pregnant women should be cautious about using any medication during pregnancy. When a pregnant woman feels she needs to take something for aches, pain or fever, she must consider the risks of the medications, and should also try some alternative pain remedies prior to taking any medication. Pregnant women should avoid any medication they haven’t ...