Awful night last night

[audreysmommy 0]

I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a splitting headache and unable to swallow for a few minutes. I took some children's motrin which made me very sick to my stomach and I camped out in front of the toilet for most of the night. I never did throw up, but the whole thing freaked me out. This morning I woke up and I can't eat or drink anything because it all tastes so bad to me. I called the dr this morning but I only got the answering service, who said they would give him the message. Has anyone else experienced this?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I was told no nsaids (like motrin) because they can cause stomach trouble.

It's possible you're ill and it has nothing to do with the band. Just make sure you get Water down so you'll stay hydrated, and/or other liquids per the diet your doc gave you. You can go without nutrition for a few days but not without hydration.

If you don't feel better by Monday, or if your symptoms worsen, then either call the answering service back or go to the emergency dept.

They do make adult liquid tylenol; you might try that unless you have liver issues.

[LollyMoe 1]

No Motrin! Gives you a ulcer, according to my doctor. He says to take liquid Tylenol.

You might have the flu or maybe something is stuck. If it isn't relieved soon, go to the ER. Don't fool around with it.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Motrin doesn't give people ulcers, or at least not everyone...but it is VERY hard on the stomach. All NSAIDS are. Even for non-banders. So it's best to avoid them altogether until/unless your doc gives you the green light to take them. Not all docs ban them forever, so do as your doc suggests.