Aleve Pain Reliever

Pros: Easy to swallow, does the job
Cons: Some might find it expensive, blister packs are evil.

Don’t let the title scare you away – this isn’t just for Headbangers. I have only used Aleve a few times for relief from headaches and minor joint pain after working out. However several of my friends recently suggested that I try it for ...

Pros: relieves minor pain associated with headaches and body aches
Cons: relieves only minor pain, can only take a limited amount

I came across Aleve some years ago when I was still in high school. I’ve battled migraines since I was 7 years old and my mother was always on the lookout for different products to try, instead of prescription medications. She began using ...

Pros: Very good over-the-counter pain reliever for most people
Cons: Can cause dangerous side effects for a small number of people. Read warnings.

While I consider myself a healthy, middle-aged woman, I have a tendency toward sinus headaches which will effect me about once or twice a month, and menstrual cramps. When these problems occur, I do not take prescription medications as they seem to cause...

Pros: Effective pain reliever
Cons: Might mask symptoms allowing you to overdo it

I spent approximately 13 hours of the past three days doing yard work. Mentally, I was feeling wonderful by the time I was done; it is so nice to be able to look around and get that sense of accomplishment! Physically, however, I was an absolute wreck....

Pros: It helps a bit. I did not find it as good as aspirin.
Cons: If something might cause stroke or heart attack, I will just pass.

No one likes to hurt. I mean, really, do you wake up and say: “I want to hurt all day?” That is how it goes for many people. It can be the wear and tear of growing older, or it can be a disease that causes pain in various and not-so-pretty ways. ...

Pros: Only need to take 2 doses a day, works great
Cons: May increase the risk of cardiovascular and/or gastrointestinal disease

I really hate going to the doctor. But after suffering with a painful lump on the top of my foot for a couple of months I finally had it looked at. A couple of x-rays later and I had my diagnosis, a bone spur. My doctor prescribed Naproxen, which helped ...

Pros: works without upsetting my stomach
Cons: nothing

It’s no fun growing old. No, I’m not ancient, but I am over 50 and while I like to “think” I’m young, many times, my body reminds me that I’m not. Yes, I can function well while coping with the aches and pains from the...

Pros: Works well on my headaches, also works well for other minor aches and pains.
Cons: Cost more then other pain relievers.

I have had headaches for the last 10 years. I used to get them several times a day. Sometimes they were so bad I had to go into Emergency and get a shot of demeral. I have been on several medications to try and help these headaches. I have tried beta...

Pros: It works better than any over the counter pain reliever I've ever seen.
Cons: Can result in high blood pressure and possible stroke if over used.

Wowzers! This stuff works great. I mean 15-20 minutes---the pain is gone. Yes it works on headaches---I ought to know--I teach for a living. Arthritis and Bursitis.--Yep-that too. I ought to know on that front as well--I'm a middle aged golfer. There ...

Pros: It works for me where other over the counter medications didn't.
Cons: Can cause stomach bleeding and other problems. Read the directions.

I recently showed most of downtown Milwaukee to Tom Barnes, a fellow Epinions writer. We did a extraordinary amount of walking and Aleve saved the day for me.

A few years ago I went out to the country to visit some friends for a change...

Pros: Provides relief of pain from headaches and minor aches and pains!
Cons: May cause stomach irritation or allergic reaction!

My family suffers a lot from the discomfort of sinus headaches and occasional colds. We use to use Tylenol before they came out with a warning that it could cause toxic damage to your liver. My daughter, Heather, was the first one to introduce us to...

Pros: Good for many types of pain; Easy to take
Cons: Can cause allergic reactions in some people

I am very fortunate when it comes to health. Not only have I never spent time in a hospital, I also rarely experience the common aches and pains so common with many members of the general population. I do, however, experience the occasional backache and ...

Pros: Does a great job at relieving aches & pains
Cons: Can cause mild stomach discomfort in some people

I'm not sure what exactly triggered it - whether it was the recent change in weather, stress, or maybe I lifted something incorrectly - but I woke up this past Saturday with a very stiff neck & upper back and a pretty bad headache.
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Pros: Fast acting, long lasts, knocks out my killer head aches and muscle pains.
Cons: Usually will not last the full 12 hours.

Between tension headaches, eye strain, and sinus headaches I have spent a small fortune over the years on Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol, and other over the counter pain killers. For the last two years I have sworn off all of the others and been a ...

Pros: works fast and for a long time
Cons: none to speak of yet

I was recently introduced to this product by a friend. We were getting ready to go to a party and I had an awful headache. Now I don't know about you but I definately do not like to socialize and have a few beers when my head hurts so bad that my eyes...