Raghuvir Singh Raghuvir Singh Asked 7 months ago

Can i take ibuprofen every day for arthritis?

Mere ghutno mein arthritis ka dard rehta hai kaafi time se. Doctor ne pehle ibuprofen diya tha for emergencies, par ab har din lena theek hai kya? Thoda relief milta hai but I'm worried about daily use.

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Priyanka Saxena Priyanka Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Every day? Oh god, my stomach would refuse to digest even a single plate of hot biryani if I did that! Taking ibuprofen daily can seriously mess with your tummy. Please ask your doctor for a safer long-term option so you can enjoy your meals in peace.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother has bad knee pain and she wanted to do this too. But our doctor strictly said no to daily ibuprofen because of kidney and stomach risks. Maybe you can discuss safer daily alternatives with your doctor during your next visit?

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Actually, I was just reading up on this because my dad has joint pain. Daily use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen can apparently lead to acidity and even kidney issues over time. It is always better to get a proper prescription for chronic pain management.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I am not very sure about this, but is daily use actually safe? My uncle was recently diagnosed with arthritis and he is also looking for daily relief. If your doctor suggests something safer than ibuprofen, could you please share it here too?

Siddharth Bhatia Siddharth Bhatia Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Popping ibuprofen daily sounds like a great recipe for an angry stomach that will rebel against you! Trust me, your joints might feel better but your digestive system will go on strike. Definitely consult your doc for a better game plan.

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Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

With busy office hours, managing chronic arthritis is tough, but daily ibuprofen is not a sustainable solution. It can lead to long-term health complications that will waste more of your time later. Book an online consultation with a specialist to get a proper treatment plan.

Rajesh Wagle Rajesh Wagle Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please don't do this self-medication mistake. I ignored my joint pain and just kept popping painkillers daily until I got a severe stomach ulcer. Save yourself the trouble and get a proper diagnosis from a rheumatologist right away.

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