I have an ileostomy due to Crohn's. I have heard taking ibuprofen is a bad idea as it can cause bleeding. Just wanting to know if those with an ostomy should stay away from ibuprofen or not.
Thanks!
kbd
Feb 20, 2019 4:04 pm
Morning glory
Feb 20, 2019 6:38 pm
I think if you're taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, you may want to stop. This isn't good to take all the time, whether you have an ostomy or not. I have taken it for a headache without any problems. My doctor has even told me to take it for muscle strains.
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Rebecca
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Puppyluv56
Feb 20, 2019 7:21 pm
I take only Acetaminophen PM at night and have never had any issues. Aspirin-based painkiller is not good for your stomach and definitely not NSAIDs!
Sometimes you just gotta do what works though!
Puppyluv
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Feb 23, 2019 4:42 pm
I take ibuprofen regularly, have done for quite a few years. I try to keep it down to 1 or 2 a day (400mg). I've never had any problems so far.
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