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Advil after ADR???????????

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    Default Advil after ADR???????????

    Does it help the bone fuse to the Disc faster?
    C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.

    C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left

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    Haven't heard or read anything regarding that. I would favor the bone growth stimulator myself. :thumpup:
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    I have not read anything to that effect and none of my doctors told me to take ibuprofen to help heal bone. Neither did they warn me that is could lead to undesired bone growth (auto fusion). The did encourage me to take that rather then stronger pain meds, if possible. Any possible risk seems to be outweighted by the benefit of not taking narcotic pain meds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JK2234 View Post
    Does it help the bone fuse to the Disc faster?
    Advil (ibuprofen) actually inhibits bone growth. NSAIDs inhibit the enzymes (COX) that are important in bone remodeling.

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    Ok thanks for the info guys...

    I hope to be off all pills a.s.a.p....
    C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.

    C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left

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