Alternative to NSAIDS?

[jaxmom1974 53]

Please let me know what you take when you have aches and pains? I was told to never take ibuprophen again. Ugh!

[MissLiss 71]

I was told the same thing- you may want to check with your doc but I was told Tylenol only or extra strength Tylenol unless instructed by a doctor. However, I have had very few aches and pains and I expect the healthier I get the less things will hurt

On a side note- When I got the endoscopy before surgery, that doctor told me that when taking advil etc. I was supposed to have been taking an antacid with them...this is pre-surgery for anyone- I had no idea! I am beginning to think that I really took the health of my stomach for granted. So- fwiw- if you are ever instructed after this to take something other then Tyleonol you may also want to ask about taking an antacid with it.

[jaxmom1974 53]

Thanks!

[JCP 619]

I take tylenol unless the pain is really stubborn, which is rare. Then it's back to 2 ibuprofen. No problems but I am careful not to overdo this.

Edited May 17, 2015 by JCP

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Tylenol mostly. I was also

prescribed Tramadol which is not an NSAID.

[jaxmom1974 53]

Tramadol! I totally forgot about that. Thank u

[Kindle 8,667]

My surgeon OK'd NSAIDS as long as you take a PPI or antacid if you are taking more than 1 day. In fact, he sends all patients home with sublingual NSAIDS immediately postop. I have taken an occasional Advil and even a three week course of prednisone (which is just as ulcerative-causing as NSAIDS) since surgery with no problems. I took Omeprazole and sucralfate while on the pred.

That being said, I take traumeel (a natural pain reliever) for the little aches and pains, Advil or Aleve for the next level, and am a fan of tramadol for the heavy duty pains.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Tylenol mostly. I was also

prescribed Tramadol which is not an NSAID.

I need to revise this: according to my Drs. Visit today, the don't allow Tramadol in the first six weeks, so if you are in that timeframe you may want to stick with Tylenol.

[Foreverblessedx3 16]

Tylenol mostly. I was also

prescribed Tramadol which is not an NSAID.

I need to revise this: according to my Drs. Visit today, the don't allow Tramadol in the first six weeks, so if you are in that timeframe you may want to stick with Tylenol.

I was sent home from surgery with tramadol, works great for me. I also use Tylenol once in a great while for sinus pain.

[Jess55 97]

It's strange. Everyone seems to say no NSAIDs ever. I currently have the band, but working to convert to sleeve and I specifically asked my surgeon and he said that rules only for bypass patients.

[jacileggs 402]

I was also given tramadol for post op pain relief.

[NikkiDoc 312]

My doctor is no NSAID forever after the sleeve. However he is letting me take the lower dose of Celebrex since the COX-2 inhibitors have lower GI issues that most NSAIDS. I can also use Tyelnol.

In the past I have successfully used subligual Arnica for minor aches and pains. If it is arthritis of a particular joint you may consider getting topical Voltaren. It is OTC in Canada and RX in the US. But check with your surgeon before using.

[jaxmom1974 53]

I finally discussed this with my Dr. And he said that the no NSAIDS forever rule is for the bypass patients. After 4 months I can take them sparingly. What a relief!

[MissLiss 71]

I called my doctor yesterday. I have inflammation in one of my joints and was told that I can take an NSAID but for no more than a few days and I must take with the Omeprazole.

[BigViffer 3,544]

I find all of this interesting. I take Dicoflenac/Voltaren everyday along with a Prilosec. My surgeon had no problem with the Diclofenac, he just added the prilosec.