A Collingswood native will be among those competing on this season's Big Brother, a reality show on CBS. Meg Maley, 25, is a server in New York City.
Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). Read and follow all instructions on the label. If your doctor prescribes medicines for muscle cramps, take them exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you have any problems with your medicine.
However studies have shown ibuprofen can have adverse effects for people who have a history of heart and liver disease. Naproxen is a drug that works slower than ibuprofen, but in the end will offer longer-term relief compared to the short-term benefit of ibuprofen. Furthermore, itâs much better at targeting muscle tissue inflammations, pain that could be caused by a sprain, arthritis, or strained muscles.