Naproxen for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2018

"I tore my trapezius and was prescribed naproxen and co-codamol. I was fine during the daytime on this cocktail and took it with food as instructed. On the first night, I was awoken in the early hours with the most excruciating stomach pain, nausea, and dizziness. My stomach feels tender to the touch. Researched both drugs online, and naproxen is the clear culprit. Not taking it again."

• C T...
• October 27, 2019

Naproxen "I have osteoarthritis in both of my hips, knees, and two herniated discs in my lower back. I go to the gym three times a week, and at times, those areas will get sore. After taking the Aleve for back and muscle pain, it relieved it greatly!"

• Sou...
• September 27, 2015

"I have been suffering from back and shoulder pain nonstop for 8 months now. Was prescribed narcotics, which made me feel horrible. Took naproxen before bed, and I had the best night sleep I've had in about a year. Worked great for me!"

• Bar...
• February 22, 2011

Naproxen "I went to see the doctor after 2 days of heat and inactivity did not help my back. After examining me and taking X-rays, he prescribed the Naprelan 500 mg time release for me. He also went as far as to warn me that even though I would feel better, it was not healed and I needed to take it easy. I am so glad he did because after 2 days, I felt almost back to normal even though the back condition was such that I am being referred to physical therapy for it. Long story short, this medicine works, just be careful."

• jac...
• October 7, 2016

"I have been taking these for the last few days for back pain and had no effect on the pain. However, I have had dreadful nausea and felt strange and depressed all week. I never feel like this and just decided to stop taking the tablets this morning to see if that made any difference. I have been totally fine since I stopped taking these tablets. I think people need to be careful taking these tablets as the side effects can really wreck your head and stomach."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2014

"My back pain started right after the kidney infection and tried X-ray, ultrasound, and therapy (still going for therapy), and physical massages. I avoided any medicine until I felt feverish one day and took one Advil pill. As I was sitting down comfortably and had to get up to make dinner, I noticed a drastic change that I was in lesser pain, but still in pain. I was able to move better than I have been in two months. The physical therapy was helping, but it was a slow progress due to my work environment that requires me to lift heavy things. The massages were a bit helpful, but I wanted it every day sort of a thing to get a relief. I ended up taking 2 Advils, but it wasn't enough for me. I told the doctor and she gave me this! No more pain!"

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2012

"I have been on medication for 14 months while the doctor tried to work out what the pain was. Finally had an MRI, and I have 3 slipped discs. Have 100 mg Tramadol 4x a day with 20 mg Amitriptyline, and it has no effect whatsoever. I read about naproxen and have been prescribed it today. The relief was almost immediate, and I am hoping for my first solid night's sleep in over a year. Fingers crossed."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2017

"Naproxen was the only medication that has worked with the excruciating right leg pain due to a herniated disk. The pain would keep me up all night crying. I am now into week 4 of physical therapy, I can now do all of the stretches. The only side effect I have is it did cause some stomach issues, but it was worth it to not have the nerve pain. Finally, seeing recovery in my future."

• ste...
• October 30, 2011

"These work well if you rest. Took 2 on the first day and was starting to think they were useless, took 2 the next day, and by 11 pm I felt so much better, had no pain, and slept like a brick. The trick is to keep taking these for at least 2 days, by then, you should feel better. Note to others who get given these: make sure you get given Lansoprazole as well, as these protect your stomach."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2018

"I took naproxen 500 mg late Tuesday night with food, as told, and by the early hours of Wednesday, I was in real bad pain, stomach cramps, and wind, and it didn't help at all with the pain for my back. All day Wednesday, back pain was just as bad and cramps, too. The cramps stopped about 8 pm Wednesday night, and my stomach hasn't been right since, just wondering if anyone else has had the same thing happen to them."

• Joh...
• October 23, 2019

"Took naproxen x2 500 mg pills for ongoing back pain. The medication made absolutely no difference to the pain levels, and as an added bonus, my, oh my, did it upset my stomach. I had to leave work and rush home, most probably got a few speeding tickets on the way home, and I haven’t left the bathroom since. Might have to buy a new toilet once my system passes these. Back still hurts too, what a day."

• L5-...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2015

Naproxen "This should be the first thing you take when you realize you have back pain. At the very least, this will take the sharp edge off and give you enough time to get to urgent care or an immediate doctor appointment. I have noticed that for extended use (2-5 days), the pain symptoms slowly come back, but at least this is something I can buy OTC."

• arr...
• May 7, 2017

"Three weeks ago today, my bad back suddenly turned into the most excruciating thing I had ever felt, and I mean the pain was serious. Just to put this in perspective, I'm a 24-year-old guy. I've broken ribs, legs, and arms, and just sat there laughing about it, but this reduced me to a mess. I literally lay on the floor in the fetal position, crying. Turns out I have two bulges on separate discs, one of which is very bad and is pressing on my nerves, causing me to lose 70% feeling in my right leg. I am now taking two naproxen, two tramadol, two paracetamol, and one ondansetron. I can't really speak for the naproxen alone, but as a whole, they do the job. They really are making life more bearable until I can have the op."

• mel...
• August 21, 2011

"I strained my back while lifting. The pain was very bad, I couldn't walk or get out of bed. Took naproxen, and within an hour I could walk and move again. But I wouldn't say the pain was completely gone. There was still soreness, but this medicine made the pain at least bearable."

• Ste...
• January 3, 2016

Naproxen "I have severe scoliosis, so my pain is pretty strong most days. My doctor recommended Aleve, so I take 2 caplets (440 mg), and there is a bit less pain for a few hours. The package says it works for 8-12 hours, but I'm lucky if it stretches out to 5. Takes my pain from a 7 (out of 10) to a 3 or 4. And then I can't drink for another 8 hours, which is no fun."

• Rod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

"I have been experiencing upper back pain along with being achy. I would use a heating pad daily just to tolerate the pain. I was miserable until I started taking naproxen. I no longer lay in bed due to pain or an achy body."

• Mac...
• December 12, 2016

"Last November, I was prescribed naproxen for lower back pain. After 4 days, I ended up in the back of an ambulance on route to A&E. It all started with my back pain increasing, it spread up my back and across my chest. I could hardly breathe and had sharp shooting pains in my central chest area. I was discharged from A&E that afternoon, and after that, things got steadily worse. I ended up with serious heart palpitations, tinnitus, and confusion. I've had the all-clear regarding blocked arteries, no problem there. The doctors that dealt with me refuse to accept that naproxen might have been responsible. I'm now a regular attendee at the Royal London Hospital, the heart failure clinic. If YOUR doctor prescribes you naproxen, remember this post."

• Lis...
• August 20, 2016

"Currently taking prescribed naproxen 500 mg twice daily for severe lower back pain. I feel a small amount of relief for 2 hours and then my back pain is in full force. I felt nauseous, and I did eat 20 minutes before taking this medicine. There has to be a better way!"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2019

"I was given naproxen by my doctor for lower back pain, and it really worked well. The pain reduced a lot, and I could sleep better. The only problem is that it makes my stomach feel uneasy and a little sick at times. It also gave me gas and changed my stool. I’d only ever take it again if the pain is unbearable, otherwise, I’d rather go through the pain until it gets better. However, very effective at reducing the back pain to almost no pain, and that’s why I rated it 8."

• Ian...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 29, 2019

"I suffer with chronic back pain. Naproxen is the only painkiller to ease it. Take it with omeprazole, though, as it can give you stomach ulcers/bleeding, which I had when I was taking it every day. I now just take it as and when required and with omeprazole."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2015

"I was prescribed 500 mg tablets to help with a sprained lumbar. The pharmacist told me that at worst I would experience indigestion, and it should not be combined with other pain medication or else I'd deal with internal bleeding. What I wasn't ready for was crippling fatigue, vision impairment, nausea, urine darkening, cold sweats, and my back pain getting even worse. I looked up the side effects that the pharmacist didn't mention and found them listed under the uncommon and rare side effects, which means I'm just unlucky."

• OLD...
• July 9, 2011

"(Male, 42 yrs, 220 lbs, active/athletic). I take 375 mg once in the morning for the relief of occasional (4-5 times a year) severe back muscle pain. While it unfortunately takes 2-4 hours for me to feel the effects, when it has been absorbed, it gives me 90-100% relief, and the benefits last for roughly 48 hours. This is by far the best pain reliever I have ever used. As for adverse side effects, luckily I can't seem to detect any."

• Smb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2015

"I am pretty sure this medication is just acid in pill form. And not the fun kind either. No. I took this medication for severe arthritis and fibromyalgia, and 15 minutes later my whole esophagus feels like it's on fire. I took the medication with food as prescribed, and still, this is the worst heartburn I have ever had in my life. I used to have severe ulcers, and I know when a medication is burning my stomach lining. No sir. No more ulcers for me, thank you. I also had the alarming sensation of hearing everything while underwater. I spent the whole week asking people to repeat themselves because their voices sounded muffled. That with severe ringing in the ears and persistent nausea - I quit this medication after a week."

• ang...
• February 26, 2012

"Did not help much with the pain. After 2 months on this medicine, my blood pressure started to spike, and I have had five trips to the ER with blood pressure at 180/120, severe dizziness, and chest pain. Both a persistent dull pain and stabbing pain at different locations in my chest and abdomen. One week off, and the dizziness and chest pain is gone. Blood pressure high still, but better. It's the diastolic pressure that is high. Be very careful with this medicine. Take your blood pressure several times before starting and monitor your pressure during treatment."

• Cow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2022

Naproxen "After taking this drug for back pain, I had the most painful experience of my life, more painful than back surgery. I couldn't walk for 6 hours. As the drug began to leave my system, things began to get better. I had to wait 96 hours to take ibuprofen again, which is my miracle for pain. During the hours the Aleve was leaving my system, I got slowly better. I followed all the rules. No alcohol, no drugs that might interact, but this drug was a total disaster. These drugs are both NSAIDs - they should react similarly. But there has to be a difference in the way they mix them or the non-active ingredients. Any similar experiences?"