Naproxen for Chronic Pain User Reviews
Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, Naproxen Sodium DS, Naprelan, Anaprox-DS, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, Flanax Pain Reliever, EC-Naprosyn, Midol Extended Relief, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, Pamprin All Day Relief Aflaxen …show all brand names
- eAu...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 11, 2024
"Only medicine that subsides my pain, oxycodone doesn't even work. I can't believe that people put in their reviews that naproxen made them sleepy, that's not even possible biologically. I just don't like that you can't/shouldn't take it over 2 weeks at a time. Naproxen works for me."
- Meo...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 15, 2025
"I've had to use naproxen on and off for well over 30 years for chronic pain. Had to use 2 per 3 times a day with other OTC. Recent diagnosis: CT with neuropathic pain. Basically, my hands shoot nerve pain in my hands and fingers. To the point of waking up screaming and writhing. I now (hopefully) have the pain under control to even function daily. I make sure I eat or something before taking pills. These have a coating and that helps with stomach issues. It takes time to get into schedule. It allows me to do different daily tasks without pain. Hopefully this works with the combo."
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"I've tried every medication on the market, and although I don't like to take medication, naproxen has been the one thing that helps to dull down chronic neck pain from cervical spondylosis and herniated discs. I only take one a day and take this with a bad flare-up three or four days a week. I don't take it every day, but it has been a lifesaver in the times when you just need something to take the excruciating pain away from cervical spondylosis. It actually helps with fibromyalgia as well."