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40 minutes ago, Nepenthe44 said:

This is not the case. NSAIDs don't increase the risk of ulcers because they go through your stomach and irritate it directly. They work, in part, by blocking an enzyme called Cox-1, which is required for your stomach to produce its protective mucus lining. Less lining, greater risk of ulcer. Injectable NSAIDs do this the same as oral ones.

If you can't find any other alternatives that work, there are prescription NSAIDs called Cox-2 inhibitors which don't do that. They might be an option if you take them with another drug to reduce the risk of ulcer, but I haven't found any research in the long-term use of these meds after bariatric surgery. (As in, there's a single study where they used celecoxib peri-operatively for pain control was published in 2019 and that's the sum total of PubMed results.)

Well unfortunately the sciatica issue returned and my surgeon said the injections were okay so I got them this time. They didn’t do anything for the pain, really though so I won’t be using them again anyways I don’t think. Unless they decrease the time it takes to recover or something which so far doesn’t seem to be the case. I’m only on day three though, and last time it took almost three weeks to go away entirely. I have an appointment with my family dr on Wednesday though and Intend to ask about pain management. I will ask about these alternative NSAIDS.

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I just found something for my back pain that I’m pretty sure could be worn backwards to help with menstrual pain as well. It’s a waist band made of neoprene with a pocket and it comes with two gel inserts that can be either used hot or cold so you can keep one in freezer and microwave the other for heat. It fits well under comfy clothes when worn on the back. I tried it on the front and it’s a little more bulky looking but it still fits. I was thinking that the heat may not last very long but I guess cause it’s so close to your body it has stayed warm for a while and to recharge it you just pop it in the microwave for a few more seconds. The only negative thing I can say is that it only fits up to 46” and it could’ve so easily been made longer with a little more Velcro to fit more people

oops forgot the link. Limited-time deal: Magic Gel Ice Pack for Back Pain Relief | 2 Pack Lower Back Gel Pack Wrap for Hot or Cold Therapy | Relief for Lower Lumbar, Sciatic Nerve, Herniated or Degenerative Disc, Coccyx, Tailbone Pain https://a.co/d/b8Sx35T

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On 9/8/2022 at 8:00 PM, Capri81 said:

I’ve had good luck with topical meds. Things like topical lidocaine, icy hot, topical CBD in balm or bath salts. I’ve been trying to cut my reliance and intake of oral NSAIDs. There are muscle Patches like tiger balm can also help. Also there are some studies that indicate things like magnesium help (discuss with your Dr).

Does lidocaine actually help you with acute pain or does it just help heal things faster. I used the icy hot brand lidocaine 4% and it felt like it was helping so when the dr said they had 5% prescription ones I figured the more the better but they don’t feel like they are doing anything really. I wonder if it’s because they don’t have a second ingredient (menthol I think it was). In all fairness I am almost better at this point so maybe it’s just not helping cause the pain is less?? Heat and tens seem to be the trick right now.

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Wondering how other people manage period pain after surgery.
Before surgery, I would use iBuprofen and that worked perfectly. I would take a couple and it would completely get rid of my pain. Cramps, back aches, discomfort. All gone.
Now, after surgery, I'm not allowed to take it anymore, so I tried Tylenol and it simply doesn't work as well for me when it comes to managing period pain.
Are there any other options?

I had an abalation done on June 2022, i couldn't stand the pain and the looong 7 days. Now i get 3 days of spotting and no pain.

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I have EXTREME period pain due to endometriosis. I take CBD pills for the pain now and it works better than ibprofin, etc. ever did. CBD has also not had an effect on my appetite. I know it depends on what state you're in if it's even an option

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7 hours ago, EAsports said:

I have EXTREME period pain due to endometriosis. I take CBD pills for the pain now and it works better than ibprofin, etc. ever did. CBD has also not had an effect on my appetite. I know it depends on what state you're in if it's even an option

Very interesting. I might have to give that a try.

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