Strep throat after surgery...pain meds

[LynnV1964 134]

My esg was 9/25 and today I came down with strep throat. I got my antibiotics today but Tylenol doesn’t do alot for the pain or swelling. I know we shouldn’t take nsaids but ibuprofen was my go to for this. Any other ideas?

[Hop_Scotch 1,630]

I had a bit of a sore throat after a ESG fortunately it didn't last too long. My doctor said i could take ibuprofen or similar if needed but to make sure I was taking nexium at the same time to acid low and it would help avoid a stomach ulcer. But perhaps your doctor may have different ideas.

[GreenTealael 25,352]

23 minutes ago, LynnV1964 said:

My esg was 9/25 and today I came down with strep throat. I got my antibiotics today but Tylenol doesn’t do alot for the pain or swelling. I know we shouldn’t take nsaids but ibuprofen was my go to for this. Any other ideas?

Ask if your prescriber can provide liquid hydrocod/actetaminophen 7.5-325/ 15 ml

This was one of my post op pain meds

Edited November 4, 2018 by GreenTealael

[LynnV1964 134]

Thanks for the ideas! I still have a good bit of Norco left from surgery. Maybe one of those tonight and an ibuprofen and omeprazole tomorrow

[Frustr8 7,886]

And LynnV you are turning,into a gourmand drug taker. Yes I'll take 3 from column A , one from B and a small cup of Vitamin Water, thank you dear!

[LynnV1964 134]

😂🤣

[LynnV1964 134]

Does anyone know if penicillin is absorbed differently after gastric surgery? I’m on day 3 of antibiotics for strep throat and feel no better. Never had that happen before...