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How often do you take NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, ketoprofen, nimesulide, or aspirin as a pain reliever?

I hardly ever take them Rarely, in short episodes Periodically, for several days in a row Often or almost constantly

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Has it happened that you took these medicines for several days in a row or repeated a course within one month?

No Rarely Sometimes Often

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After taking NSAIDs, have you had burning, pain, or marked discomfort in the stomach or upper abdomen?

Never Rarely and mildly From time to time Often or quite noticeably

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Have nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, or digestive irritation appeared while taking these medicines?

No Rarely Sometimes Often

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Have you noticed very dark stools, blood in vomit, or other signs of possible gastrointestinal bleeding after taking these medicines?

No There was one doubtful episode It happened more than once or the sign was quite clear Yes, and it was accompanied by weakness, dizziness, or worsening condition

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While taking NSAIDs, have you had weakness, dizziness, low energy, or shortness of breath more than usual?

No Rarely Sometimes Often

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Have you noticed less urine, swelling, or a worsening of kidney-related symptoms after taking these medicines?

No I suspected it once Sometimes I notice this connection Yes, the connection is repeated or obvious

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Have rapid heartbeat, higher blood pressure, chest heaviness, or worsening cardiovascular symptoms appeared during regular use?

No Rarely Sometimes Often

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Have you noticed that with regular use of painkillers, headaches or migraines started coming back more often?

No Probably not, but there were isolated episodes Sometimes it feels like a pattern Yes, this clearly repeats

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While taking NSAIDs, has healing after an injury, surgery, dental treatment, or inflammation seemed slower than you expected?

No Possibly once Sometimes I noticed that Yes, it happened repeatedly

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Do you have a history of ulcer disease, recurrent gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, or pronounced digestive sensitivity to medicines?

No There are separate complaints without a confirmed problem Yes, I have had one of these Yes, and these problems were recurrent

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Have you had to take NSAIDs despite pregnancy, pregnancy planning, kidney disease, liver disease, or cardiovascular disease?

No Rarely or unknowingly Yes, it has happened Yes, more than once