 [ Symptoms ] is ibuprofen just a temporary relief meaning do symptoms come right back once the drug wears off  is ibuprofen just a temporary relief meaning do symptoms come right back once the drug wears off i have been taking it and icing for shoulder pain since a fall that jarred it i would like to know if this provides just temporary relief in pain and inflammation or it is actually curing it thanks so much [ Disease ] i am sorry but i do not have enough information none in fact to address your question basically it comes down to stitch or no stitch and you only have 8 hours to make that decision wounds that need stitches have a timeline since i can not see this wound you will need to make the call