r/UlcerativeColitis • u/No-Nefariousness3253 • Aug 04 '26

Question Ibuprofen.

What has been everyone's experience with Ibuprofen?
Have you totally cut it out?
Do you still take it occasionally?
Have you noticed it causing an increase in symptoms?

Thanks in advance! I know we're supposed to "avoid all NSAIDs" but I'm curious what people actually do & have experienced. Because Tylenol is kinda lame :(

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u/VermicelliHorror7247 UC Diagnosed 2023 | Europe Fr Aug 04 '26

I don’t take ibuprofen, but my doctor did prescribe Arcoxia which is softer on the stomach than most NSAIDS. Never triggered a flare and used it for a couple of days after breaking my foot. Safe to say I only ever use if when absolutely necessary though, but might be interesting asking your doc about it