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[rejectomorph]

Took ibuprofen. It hasn't kicked in yet. I was hoping to keep the dose down to two a day at most, but I just went through several hours of excruciating pain waiting for four o'clock. The headache is still bad, and my jaw still hurts like hell, but the most distressing symptom now is the burning throat. Two possible things I've considered- either this is not just the result of the displaced atlas, or the fact that I can't swallow the pills whole and must let them dissolve and swallow the chunks. OK, my sentence structure just went to hell. I don't feel like fixing it.

I let Advil dissolve in my mouth. It sort of burns where it touches. That might be what is causing the burning in my throat and esophagus, which has continued for hours. Or this might actually be a throat infection of some sort, or maybe tetanus or something equally alarming. Or just my hypochondria returning. I suppose I should try to find a regular doctor and get a diagnosis, but no insurance would mean spending a nonexistent fortune for tests and crap.

Can't think clearly on too little sleep and too much pain. One of the most infuriating things is that, below the neck, I don't feel all that bad aside from some soreness and stiff joints. I could be out doing stuff if various parts of my head weren't trying to kill me.

Worst July ever. Worst entry ever.

Comments

[heevoling.livejournal.com]

pain killers work differently on different people. ibuprofen does absolutely nothing for me. have you tried naproxen sodium? if it works it's better than ibuprofen anyway, because it's processed through the kidneys, whereas ibuprofen is (and with prolonged high doses can consequently damage) the liver.

if you can't swallow the pills whole, can you try crushing them within a teaspoon of sugar? that works with aspirin for young children, and the sugar might work as a buffering agent (i'm not sure, but kids don't seem to get sore throats with aspirin administered in this way).

i'm concerned by how long this pain is lasting.

[rejectomorph]

The Advil eventually works, but it takes an hour or so, then wears off slowly about 4-6 hours later. That leaves me too little sleeping time.

I've never tried Aleve (in fact I'd never had an Advil either until a few days ago), but I notice that this says to take no more than three pills in 24 hours (Advil allows six.) I'm guessing that means it stays effective longer. That would be good.

On the other hand, I just discovered that there's a liquid medication with ibuprofen in it. That would be very good, given my hyperactive gag reflex.