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How Many Aleve Can A Person Take In A 24 Hour Period For Severe Back Pain?

How many Aleve can a person take in a 24 hour period. I have L4&L5 problems with my back. I have an appointment with a back specialist in 2 weeks, but the pain is severe. I have had 3 injections and none have relieved the pain for more than 3 days! I have Tylenol with codeine, Ultram and Naproxen. Nothing seems to work as fast or as well as the Aleve. Unfortunately, the Aleve wears off also.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
You can take maximum 4 aleve in 24 hours.Ideally 2 or 3 times is recommended dosage.

Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.


You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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How Many Aleve Can A Person Take In A 24 Hour Period For Severe Back Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case. You can take maximum 4 aleve in 24 hours.Ideally 2 or 3 times is recommended dosage. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.