Was wondering if there are any greater risks to pouchers/ those with shortened bowels/no colon for using Aleve. Need something OTC to take only occasionally in place of tylenol and motrin for Migraine or tooth pain. I remember when I had UC they were a big NO-NO. But so was Motrin and I am able to take it now. Thanks for any insight.
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It is an individual thing. Some with UC are more sensitive to NSAIDs and it quickly causes pouchitis. Others tolerate it pretty well.
For only occasional use, it should be OK, as long as you don't have a known tendency for it to cause IBD flares. I was able to take high dose NSAIDs for years before it caused gut problems. Just be aware that at any time you can develop side effects and have to stop taking them.
It is all about risk vs. benefit, and finding that balance.
Jan 
Thanks Jan! I was afraid of that! Lol.
I can tolerate Motrin in small doses, but nervous to rock the boat with a jump to Aleve because it is a different drug. Hoping to get back on prescription Migraine meds soon, but at the moment I only have OTC available to me.
I feel like my life is constantly trying to find that balance and sometimes doing well and other times failing miserably! Lol
