Can I Take Ibuprofen With FSGS

I have Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), can I have ibuprofen? Frankly speaking, you had better not take Ibuprofen if you have FSGS or any kind of kidney disease. Ibuprofen can lead to FSGS and other serious complications which cause more death.

What is Ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for relieving pan, helping with fever and reducing inflammation.

Can Ibuprofen cause FSGS?

People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen for a long time may have lots of side effects including nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness, heartburning or stomach pain, skin itching or skin rash. In addition, if you have or have even had high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, you should tell your doctor before taking Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen indeed has no benefits for FSGS patients if taken for a long time.

What is an alternative treatment for FSGS expect Ibuprofen?

Long term use of Ibuprofen easily cause many serious conditions which may worsen kidney conditions. In this light, an alternative remedy is needed. The alternative remedy is Immunotherapy which is a combination of immunosuppressants and Chinese Medicines. Compared with steroid therapy, immunotherapy is more advisable since it is no side effects. What is more, there is no relapse of FSGS with Immunotherapy.

In Immunotherapy, immunosuppressants are used to control relative symptoms and they show quick effects. The problem is that immunosuppressants cannot treat the disease from the root. In such condition, Chinese herbal medicines are used to heal FSGS fundamentally. They can regulate immune system, inhibit inflammation, expand blood vessels, block blood clotting and degrade extracellular matrix. After a period of treatment, patients’ immunity and self curative ability can be enhanced by a large degree. In this way, kidney damage will be repaired and kidney function can be increased gradually.

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