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Anybody every taken Naproxen?
  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    My doc prescribed me 500mg 2x daily for my carpal tunnel and possible RA and I'm just wondering if anybody has used it and if so did it work for you? How long did it take to make you feel better?
  • babynkittymama
    Posts: 77Member
    It's pretty potent but unfortunately it really did some damage to my stomach and I can't take it any more.  Hope you have better luck with it!
  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    What do you meab by potent?
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,382Member
    Naproxen is the generic name for aleve. Aleve works great for arthritis. I have never had a problem with it
  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    @shouldclean I know it's what's in Aleve but Aleve never worked for me maybe it has to do with the dosage?
  • LoveLove
    Posts: 12,789Administrator, Moderator
    shouldclean said:

    Naproxen is the generic name for aleve. Aleve works great for arthritis. I have never had a problem with it



    Yep. That.

    Naproxen sodium, 220 mg. ALEVE contains 200 mg of naproxen and 20 mg of sodium (salt)

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  • LoveLove
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    My dad's doc prescribed it for him too, but he said it was cheaper just to buy regular Aleve and take 3 of them, than to pay his insurance co-pay on the prescription naproxen :(

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  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    Well dang I guess for me it works though because I don't have to pay anything for prescriptions
  • notperfectnotperfect
    Posts: 744Member
    I used to take it for migraines, if it upsets your stomach just take it with some food, it works great for cramps too.
  • chaosmomchaosmom
    Posts: 3,846Member
    I think the formulation of Aleve is a tiny bit different though, still basically the same thing.
  • etherieletheriel
    Posts: 715Member
    My body processes most medications differently than most people so Naproxen (as well as most meds other than antibiotics) doesn't have any effect on me. I have ulnar tunnel syndrome in one hand and carpal tunnel syndrome in the other and due to lack of insurance, I'm pretty much screwed.
    If I'm not supposed to do it, how come I can?
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,382Member
    I don't remember how much I took. When I took it. I hope it works for you!
  • [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,528
    I use it for period cramps. Works!
    Get me a damn beer.
  • LoveLove
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    etheriel said:

    My body processes most medications differently than most people so Naproxen (as well as most meds other than antibiotics) doesn't have any effect on me. I have ulnar tunnel syndrome in one hand and carpal tunnel syndrome in the other and due to lack of insurance, I'm pretty much screwed.



    @Etheriel I have something going on in my left hand/arm and I'm a big ole puss, so I haven't been to the doctor about it, but it's been numb for over a month now. What is the difference between the UT and the CT ?

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  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    @LesboMom how long should I wait to lay down?
  • etherieletheriel
    Posts: 715Member
    @Love Ulnar tunnel syndrome affects the nerves going through the elbow. Symptoms include pain/numbness involving the middle, ring and pinkie fingers and sometimes going up through the elbow. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the nerves going through the wrist and involves the nerves going through the thumb and index and middle fingers. Very similar mechanism though, swelling of pathways.
    If I'm not supposed to do it, how come I can?
  • LoveLove
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    Thanks @etheriel that makes mine Ulnar then, @Typofaery told me weeks ago that's probably what it was. What do/can they do for it?

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  • etherieletheriel
    Posts: 715Member
    Ulnar tunnel syndrome has to be treated fairly quickly or the numbness and pain will become permanent. Too late for me. :( They'll usually do a nerve conduction test followed by splinting of the elbow. If the splinting is not effective, then there is a surgery where they'll go into the elbow and release the pressure.
    If I'm not supposed to do it, how come I can?
  • littlebitz
    Posts: 123Member
    Be careful if you ANY heart conditions like. High blood pressure. I do and took it and BP went through the roof.
  • LA_PygmyHerderLA_PygmyHerder
    Posts: 1,239Member
    Always take it with food or a glass of milk. Prolonged exposure to any NSAID can cause stomach issues such as ulcers. But if you drink it with milk, milk is a base and will neutralize the acids in the medication. I also suggest the same for narcotic pain releivers.
  • canadamom
    Posts: 867Member
    I took it for years as not only does it help really well with period cramps, it also reduces flow for those who are having heavy periods. 

    Just be careful, as I now have a Crohn's disease and using NSAID's for long period of times is considered a risk factor to develop this disease.  So now I can't use any NSAID's at all.
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,241Member

    Actually, Aleve is slightly different that Naprosyn.  Aleve Rx name is Anaprox and is Naproxen sodium.  Naprosyn is just Naproxen.  That may be why it isn't working.  I took both for cramps from endometriosis, and the Aleve/Anaprox did seem to work better than plain Naprosyn.  The reason Naproxen sodium reduces menstrual flow is that it's a prostaglandin inhibitor, many NSAIDs are.

    Without pulling out my Rx guides, I'm not sure, but the dose of Naproxen sodium  maxes at 550 mg/day, so 1 twice a day (it's an extended formula).  Aleve is about half that (220/pil, I think), so I take 2 twice a day.  As I recall, you can take the Naprosyn more frequently, like about every 6 hours, but I'd have to look it up.

    Anyway, it does seem to help my carpal tunnel a little, not sure on the RA, though how much real effect it will have.  Pain relief, yes, anti-inflammatory?  May be dependent on how advanced you are.

    It can be hard on your stomach, so take it with some food.  Give it a couple of weeks and see, you'll likely see some pretty immediate relief with the CTS, I certainly know when I HAVEN'T taken it.

    Good luck, and if you're interested, I may be able to help you find some RA clinical trials.

     

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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    @TiredSAHMamma:  usually 30 minutes is enough.  I never really worried about it, since I usually take anything 30-60 minutes before I go to bed anyway.  But that's an average, and usually what they recommend for the osteoporosis medications, so I would think it would work here too.

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  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    Thank you @Hmr and I would definitely love to get some info on RA and CTS trials!
  • jacigirl6354
    Posts: 199Member
    It could be that it also depends on what you're taking it for? It does nothing for me, as far as headaches, etc, nor does it for my husband, BUT after he had his back surgery, Naproxen or Aleve is the only thing that will help with his back pain. Good luck!
  • ProudPalsyMamma
    Posts: 1,260Member
    It's for Carpel Tunnel and Rheumatoid arthritis and it seems to be working keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't suddenly stop working lol
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,241Member
    One place you can go to is Centerwatch.com.  You can search by disease.  I know there's a lot of work with biologics and RA, like Remicade.  they aren't without side effects, but they are showing a slowing in disease progression.
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