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I'm 5 days post op still on liquid pain medicine also on gas strips but I got my period yesterday and in having HORRIBLE period cramps and nausea that make the stomach pain so much worse. The lortap doesn't help for it. What else can I take? I'm not too fond of crushing pills so I just haven't taken my regular meds (nothing major) so idk what I can take :( liquid tylonal? Anything?!

SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 315 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

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I was told post-op I could have regular Tylenol for pain (outside my prescriptions). I would check with your Dr. first. Feel better soon!

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Since you are only 5 days post-op, you really should call your doctor. I was told I could take liquid Tylenol at two weeks post-op, and my doctor gave me the specific dose I needed for my weight.

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Call your doctor. Get a heating pad. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is one of the main ingredients in Lortabs. If the strong Lortabs don't help you - regular Tylenol will not help. You need to be taking your regular meds too-- nobody likes crushed pills. But not taking your medications is a terrible idea. You really should commit to doing everything your doctors ask you to do and take what you are supposed to.

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I'm 5 days post op still on liquid pain medicine also on gas strips but I got my period yesterday and in having HORRIBLE period cramps and nausea that make the stomach pain so much worse. The lortap doesn't help for it. What else can I take? I'm not too fond of crushing pills so I just haven't taken my regular meds (nothing major) so idk what I can take :( liquid tylonal? Anything?!

SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 315 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I feel for you!! This happened to me 2 weeks out and I thought I might lose my mind for how awful I felt. a heating pad and sleep were my best friends and full sugar popsicles. You should call you doc about what to do for pain though. GOOD LUCK! ((((((hugs))))))

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Another menstrual question, after surgery did your flow pick up ALOT? I used to bleed for maybe a full day and half of a night. Not even enough for 3 tampons, and now it's constant and very bright in color, should I be concerned? I have been anemic since surgery also

SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 315 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

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You could ask you doc about it. Just remember that your hormones are wacky with all the changes in your body, so your cycle is bound to change. If you're anemic, find out from you doc when you can start Iron supplements. I was told week five, but every doc is different. The iron will make you feel much better!

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