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 NJ Member Since: 04/08/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/8/12 3:14 pm I had my RNY revised/repaired about three weeks ago and I'm feeling good. I have chronic back problems and take 2 or 3 50mg. Tramadol HCL tabs a day. I have been crushing them but find they don't seem to be doing the trick they did prior to my revision. Am I better taking them whole or crushed? Any ideas? Irish......   |
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 Utica, NY Member Since: 10/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/8/12 6:14 pm I would call your Dr. I think That is a question for a professional...tinkering with prescription pain meds on your own is never a good idea!!! Good Luck and Please come back and tell us what he/she said...I am curious as well!!! Melissa The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step!!! |
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 Member Since: 06/11/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 12:52 pm I would ask your surgeon, because I remember mine saying something specific about time released meds. and I feel that it was a negative thing; like it won't work the same for us if we have the RNY, or something like that. I honestly can't remember what it was, but I KNOW it was specific to that type, so call and ask. Good Luck.  |
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 Member Since: 05/31/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 4:11 pm My surgeon advised against time release meds, but I'm on one anyway. He upped the dosage after my RNY. Anne "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly." "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay |
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NJ Member Since: 04/08/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 5:54 pm Thanks all for your thoughts. I did ask my surgeon and he said he didn't know how this particular medicine would react - he's not the prescribing doctor. I'm going to talk to my physician and perhaps ask if there is a non time-released version and give that a try. I think I might also talk to the pharmacist. |
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 Member Since: 04/05/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 6:00 pm I would contact a pharmacist, they can tell you if this medication can be crushed, some meds are not effective when crushed. |
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