Anti-inflammatories off limits

[kimsport 16]

Has anyone else had their physician state you should never take NSAIDS after your surgery? I know they can be hard on your stomach but I am curious why I will never be able to take them again. Also I take prednisone occasionally for asthma. Will this fall into the same category?

[ange117 93]

NSAIDS are off limits for us because they can cause ulcers, most commonly where the pouch meets the intestinal limb. These can be really dangerous, especially if they perforate the stomach or intestinal wall.

Prednisone would normally fall under this category as well, but your doctor/surgeon may decide the benefit is worth the risk and allow you to take them for a short period, most likely with a ppi or other stomach protectant like carafate. I would speak very thoroughly with your doctor and surgical team to see if there are any alternative medications you can try, or how to best protect yourself when you do need to take these meds.

[kimsport 16]

Makes sense. Thanks. Hopefully I see an improvement in my asthma post surgery.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Yes I say take head, I am 31 weeks post surgery and am having some arthritis pain so for a few weeks have been taking advil(not continually and not everyday) anyway the last couple of days I have had stomach and intestinal pain, NOT GOOD. I will not be taking again unless it is just one pill maybe once a month!

[jnt1 37]

There should be other treatment you can take for your asthma that will be kinder to your stomach.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@kimsport. ask you Dr about an inhaled corticosteroid (Symbicort). I have found that this controls my asthma well and have not needed prednisone in years. I would bet your asthma symptoms will improve after weight loss.

[bigmoe99 33]

Yes, i have been told this. I have post op back surgery and nsaids helped prevent most flair ups I'm worried about this which is why i have started to research medical marijuana, i'm not looking for a buzz not interested in that at all just looking for pain control alternatives. My surgery is coming up but i will start a separate post for that.

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[DeletedMember 715]

Obviously check with your surgeon about Prednisone; however, Prednisone is a steroid and NSAID stands for NONSTEROIDAL Anti-Inflammatory Drug, so it's not a NSAID, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe for you. You should review all medications with your doctor(s).

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Obviously check with your surgeon about Prednisone; however, Prednisone is a steroid and NSAID stands for NONSTEROIDAL Anti-Inflammatory Drug, so it's not a NSAID, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe for you. You should review all medications with your doctor(s).

According to my surgeon steroids were off limits right after surgery because steroids dissolve the sutures.

[bigmoe99 33]

Remember my ex on these and the weight gain due to Water retention. Not an option i hate prednisone due to Water retention wiedht gain

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[daniotra 298]

NSAIDs are off limits, not all anti-inflammatory meds.

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[bigmoe99 33]

Hey what about those topical creams you rub on the part thats hurting, i think theres two kinds diclofenac and presription strength robax cream

Thanks

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[eoconnell24 30]

I am pre op but currently taking a medication called Duexis for lingering pain I have from breaking my tailbone a few months ago. It is an NSAID combined with famotadine so it is intended for extended use and the Famotadine is supposed to help reduce the risk of ulcers. I haven't discussed continuing to use it with my surgeon, it's on my list of pre-op question for Monday but it may be something you could look into.

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[kimsport 16]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will ask my surgeon about these.