Ibuprofen as part of preventative treatment?

[mum2kj]

"Ibuprofen, the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen, an ingredient in many over-the-counter painkillers, can preserve lung function in cystic fibrosis. When given at a dose sufficient to achieve a peak plasma concentration between 50 and 100 µg/mL over several years, has been shown to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function. The treatment was most effective in younger patients under 13 years of age. Researchers warn that ibuprofen treatment should be performed only under medical supervision because the high drug doses required must be determined individually for each patient."

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">http://www.cff.org/treatments/...espiratory/Ibuprofen/
</a>

I have heard that this is bad on the stomach, but I was wondering if it has helped anyone?

 

[mum2kj]

"Ibuprofen, the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen, an ingredient in many over-the-counter painkillers, can preserve lung function in cystic fibrosis. When given at a dose sufficient to achieve a peak plasma concentration between 50 and 100 µg/mL over several years, has been shown to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function. The treatment was most effective in younger patients under 13 years of age. Researchers warn that ibuprofen treatment should be performed only under medical supervision because the high drug doses required must be determined individually for each patient."

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/Therapies/Respiratory/Ibuprofen/
">http://www.cff.org/treatments/...espiratory/Ibuprofen/
</a>

I have heard that this is bad on the stomach, but I was wondering if it has helped anyone?

 

[mum2kj]

"Ibuprofen, the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen, an ingredient in many over-the-counter painkillers, can preserve lung function in cystic fibrosis. When given at a dose sufficient to achieve a peak plasma concentration between 50 and 100 µg/mL over several years, has been shown to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function. The treatment was most effective in younger patients under 13 years of age. Researchers warn that ibuprofen treatment should be performed only under medical supervision because the high drug doses required must be determined individually for each patient."

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/Therapies/Respiratory/Ibuprofen/
">http://www.cff.org/treatments/...espiratory/Ibuprofen/
</a>

I have heard that this is bad on the stomach, but I was wondering if it has helped anyone?

 

[Allisa35]

I have heard of this too, but I don't know if it really works or not. I have also heard that it is bad for the stomach. When I was having bad acid reflux (and had one bout of blood in my stools), my doc told me to try and take acetamenophin instead of ibuprofen since it can have effects on your stomach. It just seems like whenever there is something that will work for one thing, it has bad effects on something else.

 

[Allisa35]

I have heard of this too, but I don't know if it really works or not. I have also heard that it is bad for the stomach. When I was having bad acid reflux (and had one bout of blood in my stools), my doc told me to try and take acetamenophin instead of ibuprofen since it can have effects on your stomach. It just seems like whenever there is something that will work for one thing, it has bad effects on something else.

 

[Allisa35]

I have heard of this too, but I don't know if it really works or not. I have also heard that it is bad for the stomach. When I was having bad acid reflux (and had one bout of blood in my stools), my doc told me to try and take acetamenophin instead of ibuprofen since it can have effects on your stomach. It just seems like whenever there is something that will work for one thing, it has bad effects on something else.

 

[JazzysMom]

I have heard of this also, but ??? how much its actually used and am concerned about issues such as stomach upset & hemoptysis. The idea sounds good or the idea behind it sounds good because it makes sense!

 

[JazzysMom]

I have heard of this also, but ??? how much its actually used and am concerned about issues such as stomach upset & hemoptysis. The idea sounds good or the idea behind it sounds good because it makes sense!

 

[JazzysMom]

I have heard of this also, but ??? how much its actually used and am concerned about issues such as stomach upset & hemoptysis. The idea sounds good or the idea behind it sounds good because it makes sense!

 

[Ender]

Ya I'm not sure if it's worth the effort. They have to get the therapeutic range just right, and I'm sure it plays havoc on the liver as well. I would wait for some other alternatives comming out soon if you are interested..

 

[Ender]

Ya I'm not sure if it's worth the effort. They have to get the therapeutic range just right, and I'm sure it plays havoc on the liver as well. I would wait for some other alternatives comming out soon if you are interested..

 

[Ender]

Ya I'm not sure if it's worth the effort. They have to get the therapeutic range just right, and I'm sure it plays havoc on the liver as well. I would wait for some other alternatives comming out soon if you are interested..

 

[NoExcuses]

this was a HUGE deal in the mid to late 90s. lots of CF patients were on ibuprofin for its anti-inflammatory properties. it must not have been that efficacious because i don't know many people who are still on it....

 

[NoExcuses]

this was a HUGE deal in the mid to late 90s. lots of CF patients were on ibuprofin for its anti-inflammatory properties. it must not have been that efficacious because i don't know many people who are still on it....

 

[NoExcuses]

this was a HUGE deal in the mid to late 90s. lots of CF patients were on ibuprofin for its anti-inflammatory properties. it must not have been that efficacious because i don't know many people who are still on it....

 

[jfarel]

Ibuprofen does wonders for me when I feel achey or my chest just gets that nasty cf feeling. Problem is I know it can be hard on the organs when taken for a long time. I try not to take it if I don't have to. I also have hymoptysis so if I'm having any bleeding I can't take it. I had some blood in my sputum this week so I haven't taken much ibuprofen. I tried it again this morning and what do you know? I started seeing blood again. Oh well.

 

[jfarel]

Ibuprofen does wonders for me when I feel achey or my chest just gets that nasty cf feeling. Problem is I know it can be hard on the organs when taken for a long time. I try not to take it if I don't have to. I also have hymoptysis so if I'm having any bleeding I can't take it. I had some blood in my sputum this week so I haven't taken much ibuprofen. I tried it again this morning and what do you know? I started seeing blood again. Oh well.

 

[jfarel]

Ibuprofen does wonders for me when I feel achey or my chest just gets that nasty cf feeling. Problem is I know it can be hard on the organs when taken for a long time. I try not to take it if I don't have to. I also have hymoptysis so if I'm having any bleeding I can't take it. I had some blood in my sputum this week so I haven't taken much ibuprofen. I tried it again this morning and what do you know? I started seeing blood again. Oh well.

 

[Rokiss12]

i used it as a way to slown down my nasal polyups from growing back- can't say that it helped, but i know one person that hasnt had a surgery since going on the regimin...

but i have no idea how it effected my lung function- i would say that it didnt do anything... talk to your doctor definitly... it realllly depends on the person

oh and it didnt effect/hurt my stomach at all

i was taking 1200mg in the morning of motrin, and another 1200mg at night.

 

[Rokiss12]

i used it as a way to slown down my nasal polyups from growing back- can't say that it helped, but i know one person that hasnt had a surgery since going on the regimin...

but i have no idea how it effected my lung function- i would say that it didnt do anything... talk to your doctor definitly... it realllly depends on the person

oh and it didnt effect/hurt my stomach at all

i was taking 1200mg in the morning of motrin, and another 1200mg at night.