If you were told to stay away from the anti-inflammatory's take your doctors advise. And do it. My Question to you. Do you feel that the anti-inflammatory medication. such as Ibuprofen helps you or not? Be honest and strait up. In most cases it my not. Like for me It don/'t. My doctor told me. If Midol helps you. Continue. Just stay away from the anti-inflammatory's. Just talk to your doctor. and get advise. again just be honest.