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!
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Feb 20, 2019 4:04 pm
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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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If you've had a colostomy or ileostomy, you may experience some common food-related issues.
The good news is that you can avoid them with some small changes in your diet.
The good news is that you can avoid them with some small changes in your diet.
Past Member
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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