Aleve Anyone?

[Cooker]

I can't stand it any more ... my arthritis is killing me and I have not used any aspirin products since starting warfrin ... I took one Aleve today to see if it will help ... I can't image it will cause any problem ... anyone use Aleve on a regular basis and if so do you take it with food, have any problems etc? ... my PCP and my cardiologist both say no but the pain is getting to be too much ... I'm a guitarist and can hardly play for more than ten minutes with out grimacing in pain not to mention my feet after being on them all day ... any input would be appreciated.

 

[Freddie]

Ouch!
Sorry to hear that your in pain.......not fun, not fun at all.

After reading the following, I'd check with your Doc to see what you can take.

WARFARIN SODIUM (in Warfarin Tablets) may interact with NAPROXEN (in Aleve Caplets)

Blood clotting normally occurs in response to a cut or other types of injuries to protect the body from excessive bleeding. Platelets, a type of cell found in the blood, are involved in helping the blood to clot when it is needed. Naproxen may interfere with the platelets' ability to work properly. It may also damage the lining of the stomach, particularly when used for a long period of time, and this may increase the risk of developing a bleeding ulcer. Warfarin is generally used to prevent your blood from "coagulating" or forming blood clots. When naproxen and warfarin are used at the same time, your blood may be much less likely to clot and this may increase the risk of excessive bleeding. If it is necessary to use naproxen while you are taking warfarin, your doctor may want to monitor you closely for signs of bleeding. Let your doctor know if your bowel movements appear black or tarry, or if you are having any stomach pain. Blood tests can be used to make sure that you are getting the right amount of warfarin. If you are experiencing problems, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of warfarin. Your doctor may also consider stopping therapy with naproxen.Ask your healthcare provider about these drugs and this potential interaction as soon as possible.

This interaction is well-documented and is considered major in severity.

Last Updated:February 2009

 

[bvdr]

Cooker, I've taken it sometimes when I had to have "something". Taken now and then might be alright but I tried it a little more regularly and had some GI bleeding. At one time I was on Celebrex since it has a better track record as far as being gentler on the GI track. I hope you get some relief and soon.

 

[Wise]

I took Celebrex, but for a neck issue. I think it was the most effective pain killer I've used.

 

[Lynlw]

I can't stand it any more ... my arthritis is killing me and I have not used any aspirin products since starting warfrin ... I took one Aleve today to see if it will help ... I can't image it will cause any problem ... anyone use Aleve on a regular basis and if so do you take it with food, have any problems etc? ... my PCP and my cardiologist both say no but the pain is getting to be too much ... I'm a guitarist and can hardly play for more than ten minutes with out grimacing in pain not to mention my feet after being on them all day ... any input would be appreciated.

Cooker, I am sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I was wonderring if you considerred going to a pain manager? I have a bad back and couldn't get an real relief until I went to one (well found a good one, first one caused pain) a good pain doc should be able to know the right med for your pain and what works best with other meds you are on or other medical issue you may have. I was in bad pain for months and when I found a doctor that told me not only I didn't have to have that much pain, but also told me a plan A,plan B ect, before that noone had a plan.
Pain is awful to live with. I hope you get some relief

 

[ShezaGirlie]

ouchie....

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Back a couple of months ago when a blue norther was coming in and I could feel it, I thought the same thing you're thinking now and I took an Aleve. Just one, but it seemed to work and I'm still above ground..

 

[Bina]

Cooker, you may want to keep your INR at the lower range (3.0) if you take an occasional Aleve.
How about those little whirlpool foot bath thingies ?

 

[Lily]

I can't stand it any more ... my arthritis is killing me and I have not used any aspirin products since starting warfrin ... I took one Aleve today to see if it will help ... I can't image it will cause any problem ... anyone use Aleve on a regular basis and if so do you take it with food, have any problems etc? ... my PCP and my cardiologist both say no but the pain is getting to be too much ... I'm a guitarist and can hardly play for more than ten minutes with out grimacing in pain not to mention my feet after being on them all day ... any input would be appreciated.

Any input, Tom? Can I offer some wild ideas? Are you sure it's arthritis? And if so, maybe you have more than arthritis going on? I read something recently -- can't remember where exactly nor what -- but it suggested that eating more Vitamin A can help with joint pains. I've found also that reducing high fructose corn syrup consumption helps with reducing some various aches and pains also. And you mentioned your feet; you don't have some type of gout going on, do you? Some meds can cause gout issues. I'm sorry you're in pain. I've had a lot of pain recently from a shoulder injury and it's just been miserable but is happily getting better. Topically, Tiger Balm helped me also. Best wishes

Edit - I just did a web search for 'Vitamin A and pain' and the search produced articles on about every vitamin except A! So I wish I could remember what I read exactly and where I read it.

 

[Ross]

Tom I take Aleve on nearly a daily basis. Yeah I know they say not too, but hey, I take what works for me regardless of what they say. They aren't the ones living in pain!

 

[karen14]

Hi Cooker! Although I don't use Aleve (never worked for me), my own cardiologist put me on a baby aspirin a day. Interesting huh? Anyway, hope you get to feeling better! Pain is no fun, I know! ~Karen

 

[AgilityDog]

My DH takes tramadol for his arthritis. Granted, it's Rx and a step up from the NSAIDs. He also takes advil with it, for the inflamation, but of course, he's not on coumadin.

You might want to consult with your doctor about alternatives to NSAIDs for pain management.

One problem with Aleve is that all that sodium in it may cause water retention.

 

[hensylee]

I use it daily (the WalMart EQUATE brand and it's called naproxyn) except small vacations for a few days when my stomach begins to bother me. It is an nSaid like most arthritis meds and can cause stomach upsets and even ulcers so I stop for a few days every now and then. It is a miracle. Years ago my dr rxed it for me but I refused it since it is an nSaid but now it's over the counter and I definitely need relief and it make a huge difference. I know how much when I stop it for a few days. Can't remember if you are on coumadin but if you are that might be causing your drs to say no. check it out, tho. I highly recommend it for help with arthritis and stiffness.

 

[catwoman]

Hi Cooker! Although I don't use Aleve (never worked for me), my own cardiologist put me on a baby aspirin a day. Interesting huh? Anyway, hope you get to feeling better! Pain is no fun, I know! ~Karen

Karen:

Taking 1 baby aspirin daily is pretty common today, regardless if you've had heart surgery or not. I was on it for awhile. My new cardio says that, with my blood test results, it's not needed.

 

[Kathy McCain]

Hi Cooker,

I take advil. Seems to work better. Sometimes Arthritis Tylenol. It helps my back pain. Although now I'm receiving injections for it.

 

[Cooker]

Thanks everyone ... it sure helped and I don't think I need it daily but I'm not going to live with pain if I don't have to.

 

[hensylee]

somebody above mentioned Celebrex and I used it a while ago - my sister uses it these days and swears by it. It was the best I ever had, too. But this is good(er) and no probs w/heart that I know of - like Celebrex. I have been Naproxyn for a few days, took one this morning and managed to travel around the house today painless.