Hi, thanks for response. I'm trying to understand it--get it in my head. The docs I saw (although I told them I'm taking naproxen for pain) did not tell me about the possibility of raising my blood pressure. I have tremendously high pressure and am starting to take medication (Lisinopril) to lower it. I will most likely need to take a second med along with the Lisinopril because it's still very, very high. So I read that naproxen may have an side effect on those with high blood pressure and so -- I am looking for something I can take long-term without so many risks. Acetominophen is for mild to moderate(?) pain and my pain (knee and hip) is prohibitive, meaning it hurts some days very much to the point that I cry out in pain and can't do much. I did see an orthopedic surgeon who told me he wouldn't operate because my pressure is so very, very high and encouraged me to get it down. So I've been taking the 40 mg Lisinopril, however it's still very high, so I believe I'll have to go on the amlodipine which my primary care physician prescribed but I want to see for a few days if I can lower it with herbs and the lisinopril together. I had been taking naproxen on a fairly regular basis but am stopping for a while. Anyway, sorry for long post, thanks for your answer. I read the info in the link, thanks for that.
I do have a question. I had been using topical analgesics and that, along with the naproxen sometimes. But now I'm beginning to wonder if those things might cause a greater inflammation or pain once I stop using it. Just wondering.