NeenBand 7 Posted April 12, 2006 Hello all, I've been fighting one of my hormone headaches since waking. I used to take Aleve for them, but since banded I know thats a no-no/ The Tylenol just isn't cutting it. Would takign an ALeve be such a bad thing? Ugh..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted April 12, 2006 I take Aleve twice a day... in the AM and in the PM (need a knee replaced) and have NO problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K@t 38 Posted April 12, 2006 Did you try Panadol? It's similar to Tylenol but I find it works better for me. Ps: I LOVE your new avatar....much less scary then the other one...Chistopher Walken *shiver* ew. :biggrin1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted April 12, 2006 I take pills, but cut them in half. If you are not sure about doing that, call your pharmacist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penni60 45 Posted April 12, 2006 I get Migraines and Excedrin for Migraines worked great for me. 30 min and the headache is gone. I had no problems swallowing then either. I just took them one at a time and went down fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeenBand 7 Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks all. SOmeone said it would harm the band, and it says no NAISDS in the instructions. Penni, that works the best for me too. IRT K@T: Thankee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tricia K. 0 Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks all. SOmeone said it would harm the band, and it says no NAISDS in the instructions.My surgeon warned against NSAIDS but said that if I needed to take one on the off chance liquid Tylenol wasn't doing the trick, that it would be ok. He just warns against taking NSAIDS on a regular basis. Of course, every surgeon is different. I would follow your instructions but ask your surgeon if taking one every now and then would be ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeenBand 7 Posted April 12, 2006 Ahhhhhhhhh the sweet bliss of relief. I called the surgeon and they said go take your Aleve, but don't make it a habit. 20 minutes later I was able to function again. Thank you all for responding!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted April 12, 2006 a good habbit is when you need one to make sure you take it with a large glass of Water to make sure you wash it out of your pouch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tricia K. 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Ahhhhhhhhh the sweet bliss of relief. I called the surgeon and they said go take your Aleve, but don't make it a habit. 20 minutes later I was able to function again. Thank you all for responding!! I'm happy to hear that you're feeling better. :Banane04: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted April 13, 2006 a good habbit is when you need one to make sure you take it with a large glass of Water to make sure you wash it out of your pouch YES! Wash liquid NSAIDS through, and do whatever it takes to get a pill/cap PAST the band while it dissolves. Dont' take chances having a pill sit on the band. Make sure it gets washed through. Here's some ABC's and pics from my 3yo son, who likes your pirate... :help: :clap2: :mad: :hungry: :faint: :kiss2: :huytsao :Banane04: :mad: that'd be the ABC's, clap, smile, Breakfast, letters, kiss, robot, snap, and the click (???) from Tyler. Glad your headache is gone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeenBand 7 Posted April 13, 2006 Next time I have to take one, I will make sure to drink tons of Water. How cute! And tell Tyler this pirate says he likes him back. Yaarrgg!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
