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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 02:43 AM   #1
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Ibuprofen when BFing


Im in agony...

I NEVER take pain killers - I hate taking them so that if I reeeeeally need them they're effective.

my neck, shoulders and upper back have been stiff and extremely painful for a couple of days and I need something better than paracetamol. It's Hebe's christening on sunday I want to enjoy it.

From what I've googled it looks ok to take ibuprofen - I'd like to use the gel too - but on the box is say consult a Dr....

I have a hot stone massage tomorrow afternoon but should I see the Dr before taking ibuprofen or am I ok to go ahead????



 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM   #2
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Sorry may be it'll not much help for u, but I took ibuprofen in tablets while had terrible tooth pain. I also try to stay without painkillers as much as i can. But my tooth was removed so i really couldn't (((. It's definitely allowed while u breastfeed. About gel I really don't know...


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM   #3
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i wanna say ask ur doc for some reason i dont think u can i might be wrong though x x


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 03:42 AM   #4
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I have it all the time as i have migraines and when I had masititus and really high temp the gp gave me super strength ibuprofen. Just dont take asprin


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 03:52 AM   #5
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Thanks girls - I'm going to the Dr at 10.30 this morning coz apart from the neck/back ache, I have this niggling feeling that there's something not quite right with me ATM . I'll double check the ibuprofen, but I've taken 2 for now.


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 05:12 AM   #6
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Hope you are better for the christening. x


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 05:18 AM   #7
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my midwife told me to take it when i first started bfeeding because i was having really bad after pains if that helps?


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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 05:21 AM   #8
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So sorry you are feeling poorly hun, hope the docs goes ok, let us know xxxxx


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 07:35 AM   #9
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Youve probably gone to the doctor and back by now! I really hope you start feeling better. Its fine to take Ibuprofen during BF, not during pregnancy though. I think diclofenac is better though, but that would have to be prescription.

Best of luck, get your OH to give you a massage!!


 
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Old Dec 18th, 2008, 08:01 AM   #10
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awww I hope you arn't getting a flu bug, hope you feel better hun! Just remember everything you est the baby gets.


 
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