Pain meds

[cjd2010 30]

Hi. What does everyone take for headaches and what not.... I use to take Advil everyday but I don't think I can anymore? Ideas? Thank you!

[mark1733 224]

I want to know also. I know ibuprofen is a no no. I've taking Tylenol a couple of times

[Butterball B Cat 21]

I take liquid Tylenol. My surgery was on 11/5/15, and even though I have very little pain from the surgery, my period has decided to join the party so it was necessary. Before I bought the liquid Tylenol, I crushed 2 tablets and couldn't go it. The liquid comes with a pre-measured cup, but for some weird reason I find it daunting to take it from the cup, so I measure it with my actual tablespoon.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Tylenol only. NO NSAIDS of any kind. They can cause serious complications.

[jdemzi 9]

This is probably the biggest worry for me. I have osteoarthritis and tendonitis in my right shoulder. I also have some back issues. I work in a hospital and I am on my feet and in not so comfy positions for 12 hour shifts. Plus I play softball and ski in the winter. I had been on chronic NSAID's for 5 years up until my surgery. My insurance denied the lidocaine Patches (which did provide relief), but I am hoping they approve the Flector (NSAID) Patches. Tylenol is an inferior medication to an NSAID, and I believe the science/research is backing that up. However, Tylenol is what we are left with.

You could see your PCP and ask if they would prescribe something stronger for those times when Tylenol just won't cut it. A lot of PCP's won't have any qualms about prescribing Tramadol (pretty weak med for me personally, but better than nothing). Or maybe they could give you a small prescription for something stronger, like Hydrocodone/Vicodin. Try googling, I found some interesting info on other possible options, but I just don't know enough to even want to try explain. Best of luck.