Children's Ibuprofen or no?
Hi. First period since surgery and OH MY GOD KILL ME, MY INSIDES ARE TRYING TO TWIST IN HALF!!!!! hahahah okay so started my period yeterday and these cramps are just wearing me out. I spoke to my primary and he indicated that Ibuprofen should be find, and I have Children's Motrin here at the house, so I could take a really small dose and test that out. I've had no complications or other issues. Has anyone else out there found a safe medicine (i really dont care to talk about heating pads...) that they used for their menstrual or back cramps within the first 1-2 months following bypass?
Most surgeons, as well as the ASMBS, recommend RNY patients not use NSAIDS, including ibuprofen. Tylenol is safe. Or you can ask your doc for a prescription for something for pain.
Kelly
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No, it is not.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
No, Tylenol is not an NSAID, It is, in fact, the only non-NSAID pain reliever available without a prescription, and therefore the only thing we can take post-RNY.
Perhaps you are thinking about aspirin (which is an NSAID)...?
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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I was surprised to think a doc would prescribe that for cramps.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
