naproxen

Hi all, I saw some discussion of NSAIDs already here: https://www.s4me.info/threads/nsaids.6504/ I wanted to make another thread specifically to talk about the timing of when NSAIDs are taken, and if that has an effect on helping with symptoms. Added: I'm only discussing NSAIDs for my...

I have just been denied a Naproxen prescription despite it being issued previously. I take Naproxen very sparingly, as evidenced by the fact my last prescription for it was 7 months ago! I have a doctor's appointment soon to discuss this. The doctor who issued the prescription has now left the...

A few years ago, on the basis of my symptom tracking, I convinced my GP that ibuprofen was making a difference and she agreed to prescribe Mobic (meloxicam) as a trial (or perhaps she humoured me). It didn't work. My understanding is that Mobic is a COX-2 inhibitor whereas ibuprofen is both a...