What drug can I take for headache

[Karlnjax 163]

I'm almost a month out from RNY and need to know what drug I can take for headaches. I know I can't have Advil anymore?

[GAWildKat 82]

Tylenol or you may have to get a prescription pain reliever. I'm in that place now trying find medications that will work for my Migraines. Good luck.

[Karlnjax 163]

Thanks @Gawildcat

[Karlnjax 163]

Or should I say @@GAWildKat LOL

[Spiceyfrog 269]

I was told only Tylenol after surgery.

[theother_onefoot 122]

Well it was already way late in the evening when I had a Migraine last night and I took an Excedrin Migraine for it. Except instead of the usual dose of two, I just took one and it helped me amazingly and everything feels fine so far. I'm sure I'll call and ask my doctor to know what to do for future cases, but it sure helped.

[Daisee68 2,493]

For future reference, Excedrin has aspirin in it so it is a no no (though I confess I too took one once out of desperation). I too have struggled win this. Tylenol and a little caffeinated drink (not carbonated) might help. Let us know if your Dr has any better suggestions.

[toasty 371]

All NSAIDS are "contraindicated" (i.e., forbidden) because they have a high likelihood of causing ulcers in WLS patients. NSAIDs include:

Ibuprofen (e.g. brand names Advil, Motrin, Nuprin)

Naproxen (e.g. brand names Aleve, Naprosyn)

COX-2 inhibitors (e.g. brand name Celebrex)

Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin)

Google around and you will find many reputable sources, which all say the same thing: No to NSAIDs for WLS patients.

As far as I know, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the only over the counter pain reliever we can use (there may be some others by prescription).

[theother_onefoot 122]

@@toasty - when you say ulcers, does that relate only to stomach ulcers? Or can mouth ulcers develop from this too?

[toasty 371]

@@theother_onefoot I frankly don't remember exactly, but I only think it is stomach ulcers. Something about the fact that the NSAIDs affect the lining of the stomach, and with a much smaller pouch the effect is even greater for WLS patients than with people with a full-sized stomach, leading to greater risk of ulcers.

Google around about it to get more details, or ask your doctor.

[theother_onefoot 122]

@@toasty - thanks for the info! I did Google it a bit more and on information about mouth ulcers, it does say that certain OTC pain relievers can cause them.. My boyfriend has had a lap band for a few years and he gets mouth ulcers all the time. I used to think maybe it was just stress, but thinking back about how he says he has a headache all the time and ONLY takes Advil ever, it makes me wonder if the two are now connected. Never would have thought about this without your post!

[red37 116]

Tylenol, ice pack, hot cloth, hot shower, close your eyes while visualizing a big bonfire(totally relieves some of the pain in the moment).

[Madeleine Renee 77]

I take Celebrex for severe arthritis. I discontinued it for the surgery but had to go back on it for severe pain. My dr prescribed Prevacid with it so I won't get ulcers.

Every case is different. Talk to your dr, ask your pharmacist for suggestions, you will find something for Migraines.

But, you are right, tylenol is usually the way to go.