sciatica a real pain in the ass

[Bouncer]

no but i have tried cyclobenzaprine which is a muscle relaxor. it helps a bit but it makes me extremely tired and cranky so i can only use it before bed.

[Mr I]

How taking painkillers can destroy your stomach lining in days | Daily Mail Online

Fuck that shit

I'm pulling out my stomach feels terrible

Switching to paracetamol and diazepam ill apply some nsaid in topical gel not tablets anymore

[Bouncer]

nsaid's damage the stomach in the very way they work. they lower a chemical in the body that causes inflammation but also happens to be the chemical that protects your stomach. many people believe that it's the NSAID itself that does the damage, its not, it's damage by proxy. so regardless of administration, any NSAID even in topical form can still cause stomach problems.

[Mr I]

Of I rub it on my ass it's going to affect my stomach?

[Bouncer]

Have you tried valium /diazepam? Sounds like your treating the symptom when in fact the cause needs a muscle relaxant

If its an nsaid yes. The way in which it works is by lowering what causes inflammation in the body. This also happens to be the same thing that protects the lining of the stomach. Has nothing to do with the pill itself sitting in your stomach which is what you seem to think. You have an image in your head of an ibuprofen tablet eating your stomach lining. Not the case at all.

[blm]

In the long term it can cause stomach irritation by decreasing prostaglandins and stomach mucus production as well as limiting prostaglandin mediated blood flow to your kidneys. Not a huge deal in the shorter term but its not an indefinite thing. You need to take something like nexium to help counter and protect the gut from the damage.

[Bouncer]

I would also add that I think your a bit of a hypochondriac Mr I. Nsaids are very helpful and essential in healing early on. I think you read about the dangers and it becomes something major in your head.

[Mr I]

My stomach feels like crap that's what gives

[blm]

It takes about 2 weeks of naproxen and I get bubble guts, liquid stool, and decreased appetite. Nexium and probiotics helped significantly.

[Mr I]

Cool. What avoid codiene

[Mr I]

One thing I've noticed while on all these meds is I can't remember the last time I got an election or even felt horny.

[Bouncer]

You on test?

[Mr I]

Yeah but regardless. All the nsaid s etc just sends the whole area to sleep. It's no big deal just something I noticed. I dint suppose the pain helps either

[Bouncer]

No, not regardless. Nsaid's do not effect libido or the ability to get an erection in any way whatsoever. This is either in your head or you have a hormonal issue, or its something else your taking. Nothing to do with NSAIDs

[Mr I]

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/738497

I don't even care at this point it's just a casual observation