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Post A Reply Login Name: Password: Message Icon:                                                                       Message: HTML is not enabled. UBB Code™ is enabled. UBB Code™ Images not permitted. [QUOTE]Originally posted by Robin Lee: [QB] ith a very quick search, I haven't found any reference to scientific studies on the long-term effects of taking Ibuprofen. When searching for this information, you'll mawant tmake sure that your source is reputable, such as a government health agency or well known medical clinic. Examples here in the U.S. would include the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic. One thing to consider is that often when concerns are raised about prolonged use of over the counter pain killers it's when someone is takingthese painkillers in large quantities every day. Our bodies have the ability to find their own homeostasis so, while I can't say this with absolute medical or scientific certainty, I'm thinking that, unless you had a preexisting condition, you taking Ibuprofen in moderate quantities for a few days each month (or however often you get your period) would not raise the same types of red flags for dotors or medical researchers. I would be curious to hear about any long-term, scientifically rigorous studies that are out there, if you do happen to find them. Other alternatives for you might be finding other ways to relieve the pain, at least in part, or talking to your doctor about getting a stronger painkiller, which has the benefit, quite often, of not needing to be taken as frequently. [/QB][/QUOTE]

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