I hope (eventually) to have my hip fixed. And although I'm in pain a lot which impedes me from doing many (necessary) things, I am taking the naproxen after a while of not taking it. So I've been trying to read more about it, and I have so far none of the side effects the experts are talking about. My aunt is 95 and has been taking naproxen every day for decades. I don't think the naproxen has adversely affected her...she has other problems.

Hi there. I have a question. About opioids. First let me say I am sorry for what you and your husband are experiencing. I am not familiar with opioids although I notice there are "pain clinics" in my area (South Florida) with MD's probably involved with these things. The orthopedic surgeon explained to me that if I have the operation on my hip the doctor will prescribe painkillers (like opioids I suppose) for 3 days because after that it is illegal or something like that to give more. So based on your response, I am only supposing the doctor prescribed opioids legally for your husband, and I want to know what's so bad about them?

I got gerd after years of ibuprofen just switched to naproxen without any issues.