Ibuprofen/ Tynol

[Sceneboy612]

Ok, about 6 weeks ago i was addicted to Ibuprofen, and i took it at least once a day, and had to stop because it was causing me physical pain to continue my use. i do not want to be addicted to it again, and i am starting to crave it, so i wanted to know if there is any possible things that will get rid of a headache/migraine, other than using any pills or medicine.

[Halibut]

honestly i woudl go get advice from aprofessional!!! thats pretty serious

[Sceneboy612]

i thought about that before, but i dont want anyone to worry about me, and i got rid of the addiction once, so i know that i can do it again

[Antares]

Okay, I am going to rant quick.
Because of your addiction, that is why people are so nervous to give out medications.

Okay, over.
First, how the heck do you get addicted to Ibuprofen. How much do you take?

Umm, yea. This is pretty serious. I think you should tell your parents and bar yourself from any pain medication until you have been properly treated.
Because...yea. Just, stay away from it and tell your parents. Thats what I recommend because soon, your body will build up a tolerance and you will have to take more and more and more and eventually overdose.
So, get it sorted now.

[Sceneboy612]

oh, I have never over dosed on it, its just that i needed every day a few weeks ago, but then i stopped and then it was done. But i am getting really stressed out right now, and i don't want to go back to using it, so i just need some way to get rid of headaches without using any medication... and toprevent going to go back to using it... i threw the bottle out.

[Atonement]

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Right, so, over taking Ibuprofen can damage your kidneys or liver I can't remember, but I know it definately causes gastro ulcers. Talk to a professsional about it.

[Sceneboy612]

why do i need to talk to a professional, i refuse to take it anymore and because it does cause long lasting problems... and im pretty sure that it has to do with your stomach lining

[byee]

You should see a doctor about those 'migraines' (or any other chronic, physical ailment). Never diagnose and treat yourself without consent from your parents and if it's serious, a doctor, too.

As an FYI, you can NOT become 'addicted' to Tylenol or Ibuprofen, there's nothing in them to do that. Rather, you've developed a psychological need for them, a habit, really, which is totally unrelated to any physical 'addiction'. Just stop taking them.

Continued, long term use can lead to permanent liver damage. If you've got headaches, tell your folks immediately and let them take charge of this situation. Do not continue to medicate yourself.

[Antares]

You should see a doctor because you said you are addicted to Ibuprofen.

[Sceneboy612]

oh no i said that i was 6 weeks ago, but i am not anymore, im just starting to get major headaches again, and i am not going to take any medicine for them, and i just wanted to know about anything that would relieve one without useing medicine

[byee]

You should see a doctor about those 'migraines' (or any other chronic, physical ailment). Never diagnose and treat yourself without consent from your parents and if it's serious, a doctor, too.

As an FYI, you can NOT become 'addicted' to Tylenol or Ibuprofen, there's nothing in them to do that. Rather, you've developed a psychological need for them, a habit, really, which is totally unrelated to any physical 'addiction'. Just stop taking them.

Continued, long term use can lead to permanent liver damage. If you've got headaches, tell your folks immediately and let them take charge of this situation. Do not continue to medicate yourself.

Let me quote myself, again. Go reread it.

[Willy]

Water :) Lots of water.
try massage/accupuncture.

[Oblivion]

oh no i said that i was 6 weeks ago, but i am not anymore, im just starting to get major headaches again, and i am not going to take any medicine for them, and i just wanted to know about anything that would relieve one without useing medicine

Sam answered your question perfectly. See a doctor.
Constant migraines are never good, and they can be signs of serious problems.
Self medicating at a younger age is not the best idea, so until you can see a doctor, talk to your parents about them.

[Antares]

Okay, well if this is a matter of headaches then it shouldn't be in the drug forum.

[svelte]

There really is no such thing as addiction to ibuprofen. It's not possible. Just because you see the word painkiller does not mean that it's addictive. Opioids and opiates are addictive, not worthless over the counter NSAIDs.