Help! I need a motrin substitute!!!

[success4me 0]

Hi. I am 10 days post op and doing great. I suffer from Migraines and headaches quite frequently. I used to always take motrin because tylenol usually does nothing. Well, I have had a pounding headache for two days and have taken tylenol and it does not get rid of it. I know we are banned from NSAID's and this includes my beloved motrin. Any ideas because I am nearing a breakdown!!!!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi. I am 10 days post op and doing great. I suffer from Migraines and headaches quite frequently. I used to always take motrin because tylenol usually does nothing. Well, I have had a pounding headache for two days and have taken tylenol and it does not get rid of it. I know we are banned from NSAID's and this includes my beloved motrin. Any ideas because I am nearing a breakdown!!!!

Call your doc and find out what liquid meds they can give you - I have left over liquid vicoden from my surgery and when I am in pain I mix it with my liquid tyenol and it works great...

[cookienay 0]

Call your doc and find out what liquid meds they can give you - I have left over liquid vicoden from my surgery and when I am in pain I mix it with my liquid tyenol and it works great...

Are you aware that Vicodin contains acetaminophen (Tylenol)? Didn't want you to take too much Tylenol. If you do that too often, it is pretty tough on your liver.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Are you aware that Vicodin contains acetaminophen (Tylenol)? Didn't want you to take too much Tylenol. If you do that too often, it is pretty tough on your liver.

Vicoden and I don't get along well - I take the cup that comes with the tylenol fill it almost full (with the tylenol) then add a tad of the liquid vicoden - I only do this maybe onc every 3 months if I am in pain

Thanks for the concern -:cursing:

I really don't think I am oding on my tylenol :tt1:

[alwaysmile_n 0]

I suffer from Migraines too. Have you tried imitrex, or something similar? You usually have to take it when you get the signs of a Migraine for it too work, but I love that stuff. You can get it either in tablet form, nose spray or you can give yourself a little needle.

Good luck.

Ice packs are wonderful too!! ;o)

[angelface 1]

Are we allowed to take excederin Migraine? That always works great for me.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Are we allowed to take excederin Migraine? That always works great for me.

No asprin -no NASID - only tylenol.....

[snowbird 2]

Well, wait a minute. Check with your own doctor. Mine says the study contraindicating NSAID's is an old, flawed study, and he does not think there is harm in them for band patients, used as directed and in moderation. I'm not telling you to ignore your doctor's advice, but if you just heard it here that you should not take them, check back with your doctor.

[angelface 1]

Snowbird, I'll check with my dr. but I sure hope you're right. There's no way peppermint oil on the wrists and temples are going to get rid of my migranes.

[hippiegirl 0]

My dr says motrin is okay. He told me to take it as needed after surgery. I was able to use it along with my prescription. In my patient guide it said motrin is okay for band but not bypass patients

You should check w-your dr.

[nomadem 1]

while not advised I posed the same question to my dr...she said that if you MUST take advil type products then take the liquid form (children's type w.lots of water) so the tablets are not sitting in your pouch.

She also mentioned that she had to hospitalize a patient who developed a bleeding ulcer from taking high dose ibuprofen for an injury.

so there is your warning and please ask your dr first.

[Cota129 0]

Check with your surgeon. Mine told me NSAID's in moderation are ok. I use the chewable jr. Motrin if I have need for it. I'm allergic to Tylenol, so I'm glad I can still use the Motrin.

[HeatherO 7]

I am happy you posed this question.

I don't understand why Tylenol does absolutely nothing for me . . . but it is true. I get frequent headaches and liquid advil used to knock them out in 30 minutes. I take Tylenol and I don't feel any better . . . in fact I think I feel worse because the headache has a chance to reallllyyy take hold if you know what I mean.

[Laurinda 1]

I was never been told no Motrin and I have no problems as of yet taking it. I just cut it up small or crush it.

[slikchik10 85]

I suffer from Migraines and abdominal cramps when PMS & during periods. I totally agree with the children's ibuprofen. I keep in in the pantry and drink LOTS of Water after I take my dose to move it down to my main stomach instead of staying in my pouch. It actually works faster than a pill for me. I only use it for those times when I KNOW nothing else will work. I'm not a vicoden fan, only took 1 1/2 pills post surgery. I'm a lightweight when it comes to pain meds, so this works well for me. Good luck.

Annette