I am having trouble walking without limping due to the soreness of the injection sites. If I take ibuprofen (400 mg) once or twice a day, it aids me in my walking. Otherwise, I just want to lie down and not move! I am told to walk without limping but it is virtually impossible to do so without at least 400 mg.
There are theoretical reasons why some docs do not want their patients to take ibuprofen during treatments. I am not one of them. There is nothing that taking the ibuprofen will cause that I cannot fix. The way I see it, a comfortable patient is a happy patient. Therefore, from my standpoint, I would let you take it especially if it helps promote ambulation on your part. You need the walking to help you heal and keep you comfortable.
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There is no reason to not take ibuprofen. Some say not to take it because it might thin your blood, but the thinning of blood effect of ibuprofen is insignificant.
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You can take anti-inflammatory medications like Arnica, which is over-the-counter. This and pineapple helps. The only time I don't recommend Motrin is when someone is on blood thinner, or there is a chance of bleeding.
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Some think the anti-inflammatory action that comes with ibuprofen and like medications interferes with sclerosing. Try Tylenol if permitted.
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Ibuprofen is OK to take during sclerotherapy treatments.
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Most likely your provider has asked you to avoid ibuprofen (and probably all NSAIDS: Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) as they have an anti-platelet effect on the blood and this, in turn, causes your blood not to clot as well and as quickly. This is why certain patients are put on aspirin therapy. Ibuprofen does not cause nearly the anti-platelet effect that aspirin does but it still alters the coagulation cascade. You may want to discuss this issue with your provider, as they may be willing to make an exception or offer you an alternative.
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Without more information, it is almost impossible to comment. However, with any type of sclerotherapy injections on the skin or ultrasound-guided deeper veins, there should be little or no discomfort. I would recommend seeing your vascular surgeon or seeking a second opinion from one.
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You can certainly use ibuprofen 400mg 2-3 times a day. There is no contraindication; in fact, the opposite, it is the medication of choice for your problem.
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Not sure, ask your MD. He might be concerned about bruising or bleeding perhaps, although this is not usually a problem.
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I advise my patients to take drugs like that for several days following treatment, and as needed. I'm not sure why you have been advised otherwise, this is something you should discuss with your physician. Every patient is different, and perhaps there's something about your medical history that caused your physician to recommend that you refrain from taking ibuprofen.
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I see no reason why you cannot continue ibuprofen during sclerotherapy treatment. It may actually decrease some of the discomfort from the needles and reduce any inflammation post-treatment. The disadvantage, however, is that it could lead to more bruising. I don't routinely stop NSAIDS, vitamin E, fish oil, etc.for sclerotherapy.
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