I have diabetic periferial neuropathy and am in cronic pain every waking moment even though I am taking tramadol and gabapentin. I took my first 2 Aleve at supper and woke the next morning 90% pain-free. Two Aleve at breakfast and 2 at supper keeps me virtually pain-free from head to toe. It's a miracle as far as I'm concerned.
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10 minutes after taking Aleve for knee pain, I broke outin hives, skin became red, hands and feet became severely itchy, and throat started swelling. I took three Benadryl, but that had no effect. Thank God I had prednisone at home, which I took 15 minutes after the Benadryl didn't work. That finally worked, and took about 5 hours to get back to relatively normal. The last thing to remain was swol...
Sister Carrie | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2013
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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The effects of Aleve last twice as long as the others. However, it seems that I am playing with fire because I am 75 years old, smoke cigarettes, have diabetes, HBP, and Glaucoma. I am sorry that I have to stop taking them because Generic Meds is the reason that I have muscle pain in the first place. It's six in one hand and 1/2 dozen in the other. Can't win!!!ytjao
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2012
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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caused excessive swelling of feet, hands, fingers and legs. Difficult breathing.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2012
Condition: Pain
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Had very sore heel. Aleve helped somewhat in that I can walk without so much pain, but affected my stomach immediately causing bloating, stomach discomfort and constipation.
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Annie48 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/11/2012
Condition: Other
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I don't have medical insurance and have been plagued with increasing sciatic pain. Yesterday my son suggested that I take Aleve. Three hours later the pain was unchanged but I developed severe diarrhea and bloating that continued for more than 12 hours. Won't go near Aleve again!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/1/2012
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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bassplayer | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/9/2012
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
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I have osteoporosis and low bone density tests. My doctors don't seem to know what the effects are. Mine are images, interactions side effects. That really bothers me, but they are not pharmacists. Then they don't believe what you say is the reason. They apparently don't read my history of medical procedures.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | Patient
8/12/2012
Condition: Muscle Pain
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Warning on back of 24 tab "lift off" label first line is terrible: "steroid drug (dot) take other drugs... ". "Do not" is on the other side. "Do not" should directly and visually precede "take other drugs" The current layout can easily be read, "take other drugs" etc. Also, container is difficult to open for people with arthritis. Very poor and thoughtless packaging.Robert Harris 401-331-5678
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
8/8/2012
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
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Releaved the pain but now my ears are ringing of the hook. Is there anything to releive this??
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cathyp | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/1/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I started takingone Aleve each morning to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis. It relieves the pain and swelling very well, but caused my period to be much heavier than normal. Aspirin has the same effect on my periods.
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bella | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/23/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I tried other NSAIDS and Aleve is the only product that gave me relief.
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Chris | 75 or over | Male | Patient
6/17/2012
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
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Chronic hip joint pain at night; disruptive sleep,etc. Aleve has made a 100% improvement in all conditions!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/6/2012
Condition: Inflammation of the Covering of the Tendon
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Took one Aleve today before I went to work. Had a terrible reaction to it. Had to go to emergency room. Skin was so red and itchy, tongue started to swell and lips got swollen and tingaly. Never ever had a reation to a drug like this before. Blood pressure got extremely high. Thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest. It was terrible! So, glad I made it to emergency room! Thought I was going to die! Will never take Aleve again.
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BJ | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/3/2012
Condition: Other
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Very effective in relieving pain associated with SHINGLES
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TampaJoe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/29/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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About once each year, I will lift something wrong and strain my back so bad it is almost crippling. My doctor told me try Aleve or Advil instaed of asprin, so I bought some Aleve, and it works great for me (more effective than Advil). I keep a small bottle at work and a small bottle at home.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
5/27/2012
Condition: Other
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I cannot take this medication because of the binding ingredient titanium dioxide.I have metal allergies an cannot use personal care products or take any medicine with titanium dioxide in it.
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chimney sweep | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/20/2012
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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osteo arthritis in my neck. I have percocet and vicodin and neither work as well as Aleve!
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/2/2012
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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Oma | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/7/2012
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Can not walk without it.
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yikes | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/29/2012
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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It works well but then my feet and ankles are swollen for two weeks afterwards.
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