Pauliegroup 26 Posted October 23, 2017 I've been dealing with some neck and shoulder pain. I want to use Aleve (Naproxen), but it is a blood thinner. I want to know if anyone began taking pain meds of their choice and when after surgery or is Tylenol the only way to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkcaddywant2b 26 Posted October 23, 2017 Only Tylenol per my doc .. nsaids can cause ulcer in new stomach .. how I need nsaids but afraid to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LauraAnn68 12 Posted October 23, 2017 I have been battling synovitis of my knee since one week post op. Normal course of treatment is oral steroids and NSAIDS. My surgeon said no to every anti inflammatory med. I waited until week 6, when he was finally ok with a cortisone injection. He felt very strongly about the increased risk of a GI bleed with the new sleeve. I'm now 10 weeks out and still have swelling, just doing PT now. I've really missed my Motrin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted October 23, 2017 I, too, would stick with tylenol for now, and ask your doc about a prescription for pain that isn't going to bother your tummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
