Im Only Allowed Tylenol

[LorenaVaca 29]

What is the best tylenol to take for headaches post op?

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

Girl I don't know! I hate Tylenol, I consider it worthless. Lol. I'm also restricted to Tylenol, except for Excedrin Tension headache. Check with your Dr about it. It doesn't have anything we are not allowed in it.

[LorenaVaca 29]

Girl I don't know! I hate Tylenol' date=' I consider it worthless. Lol. I'm also restricted to Tylenol, except for Excedrin Tension headache. Check with your Dr about it. It doesn't have anything we are not allowed in it.[/quote']

Same here and Excedrin has always been my best friend lol Do they have it back on the shelves yet? I know its been a long time since they took it off but ive never checked to see if they have put it back on. I woke up with a headache and need something asap because i dont tolerate them well...

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

Walgreens makes an Excedrin knock off it. I attached a pic

[LorenaVaca 29]

Awesome thank you i will definitely ask my doctor about this on Monday.

[Izuri 428]

The generic for excedrin has been available still - it was only the brand name that was recalled. Generic is the same thing - a mix of tylenol, aspirin, and caffeine. Unfortunately 2 of those items we're not allowed to have so I guess we're stuck with regular tylenol even when brand name excedrin is back on the shelf =\ I'd suggest taking a couple of tylenol, using a cool or warm washcloth on your head and laying down for a bit. I hope you feel better!

[MinaT 669]

I've suffered since I was 5 years old with them, and I always used Ice, Excedrin, Carbonation. Things like Coke, Mountain Dew, helped and then when I got diabetes I used sparkling Water, for some reason the carbonation helped me to burp which released some pressure. I have a brain tumor so that doesn't help either. Without caffeine, excedrin & no pop or carbonation I thought it was going to be rough, but if you have good insurance, and you get a good neurologist, Botox has been my saving grace.

I am allergic to all pain killers, including Imitrex. I used to get occipital nerve blocks & cervical injections (and still do once in a while) . When I started the botox it helped immensely.

I'm almost 3 months out and I was finally given the go ahead to take 2 Excedrin Migraine, only in an extremely extreme migraine emergency. I can't take them more than once a month and I have to make sure I take PPI's twice a day during that and NO caffeine.

During extreme Migraines, Ice pack on your neck and head, try Vicks Vapor Rub (on your forehead - don't get in eyes). Stay in a dark room and maybe try to rock in a rocking chair with the ice pack.

[LorenaVaca 29]

The generic for excedrin has been available still - it was only the brand name that was recalled. Generic is the same thing - a mix of tylenol' date=' aspirin, and caffeine. Unfortunately 2 of those items we're not allowed to have so I guess we're stuck with regular tylenol even when brand name excedrin is back on the shelf =\ I'd suggest taking a couple of tylenol, using a cool or warm washcloth on your head and laying down for a bit. I hope you feel better![/quote']

What kind of Tylenol would i take? Childrens or regular? And if it isnt a chewable what size is just the right size? I know my doctors office said no bigger then a baby asprin but not quite sure how big that is :-\

[LorenaVaca 29]

I've suffered since I was 5 years old with them' date=' and I always used Ice, Excedrin, Carbonation. Things like Coke, Mountain Dew, helped and then when I got diabetes I used sparkling Water, for some reason the carbonation helped me to burp which released some pressure. I have a brain tumor so that doesn't help either. Without caffeine, excedrin & no pop or carbonation I thought it was going to be rough, but if you have good insurance, and you get a good neurologist, Botox has been my saving grace.

I am allergic to all pain killers, including Imitrex. I used to get occipital nerve blocks & cervical injections (and still do once in a while) . When I started the botox it helped immensely.

I'm almost 3 months out and I was finally given the go ahead to take 2 Excedrin Migraine, only in an extremely extreme migraine emergency. I can't take them more than once a month and I have to make sure I take PPI's twice a day during that and NO caffeine.

During extreme Migraines, Ice pack on your neck and head, try Vicks Vapor Rub (on your forehead - don't get in eyes). Stay in a dark room and maybe try to rock in a rocking chair with the ice pack.[/quote']

Oh my you have gone threw so much and yet you are still going strong. I admire that. Im glad to hear you are able to keep it under control even after surgery. Thank you for all the advice i will definitely be using an ice pack

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

The generic for excedrin has been available still - it was only the brand name that was recalled. Generic is the same thing - a mix of tylenol' date=' aspirin, and caffeine. Unfortunately 2 of those items we're not allowed to have so I guess we're stuck with regular tylenol even when brand name excedrin is back on the shelf =\ I'd suggest taking a couple of tylenol, using a cool or warm washcloth on your head and laying down for a bit. I hope you feel better![/quote']

Tension headache is aspirin free. My surgeon does not have restrictions on caffeine. This product was on his list of things I can take. All other Excedrin (or knock off products) would be off limits.

It even says aspirin free on bottle I posted pic of

[Izuri 428]

What kind of Tylenol would i take? Childrens or regular? And if it isnt a chewable what size is just the right size? I know my doctors office said no bigger then a baby asprin but not quite sure how big that is :-\

If your doctor has given the ok for caffeine, wolfgirl is right, you could do the generic excedrin tension headache as long as it's the one without aspirin. If you are not allowed to have caffeine (I'm not far enough out yet for it to be allowed) I have been taking the children's liquid tylenol. Each 5ml teaspoon is 160mg so I take 3 teaspoons (or 1 tablespoon) and that gets me 480mg, which is approximately what 1 extra strength tylenol is. You could take up to 4 - 6 teaspoons (640-960mg) every 6 hours, just making sure that total per dose is under 1000mg and under 3000mg daily - it used to be 4000mg daily, but I think the FDA just lowered it. Here are the new guidelines: http://www.tylenol.com/page2.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/newdosing.inc

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I've been dealing with a major hip (muscular) injury, and have experienced significant pain along with it. I've found Tylenol Cough and Sore Throat (a liquid product with regular strength tylenol in it) to be very effective. I've also taken the "Junior" strength tylenol (or the Walgreens version)...a chewable tablet. The grape flavor tastes like grape pixie-stix, but is sweetened with sucralose (sugar free). The children's tylenol suspension (liquid) is hideously sweet, and makes me gag. Make sure you check with your surgeon before taking anything new....you don't want to inadvertently damage your sleeve! Best of luck!