Question:
What are we post-op allowed to take for headaches ??

I've been getting really bad head-aches latley, and am lost as to what to take that won't hurt me or my new tummy, I'm post op 2 month and a couple days and down 56 pounds. How-ever these bad headaches have made me un-bearable to be around. (massive mood swings ) Help Please >>    — tannedtigress (posted on July 31, 2002)

July 31, 2002
I take Tylenol extra strength. My doctore all tylenol product is ok. Good Luck
   — Valerie M.

July 31, 2002
I'd love to know too! Everytime I'm in the hospital they always want to give Tylonal. And it does'nt do a thing for me. I won't take it. I used to like Anasan. So I just suffer headaches.
   — Danmark

July 31, 2002
Hi! I take the prescription Midrin for my headaches. I have not had any problems. I am 2 months out also. Take Care, Cherie
   — Cherie L.

July 31, 2002
my surgeon told me tylenol.
   — bikerchic

July 31, 2002
You can take tylenol, but as someone else said it doesn't do a THING for me, even extra strength. And don't even THINK about trying the liquid tylenol, it a red syrup that was so nasty I spit it out, all over my clean white shirt and the stain wouldn't come out! Go to your doctor and see if there is something they can prescribe, but make sure it doesn't have any asprin or ibuprophen (NSAIDS).
   — sheltie

July 31, 2002
I take Tylenol or Aspirin Free Excedrin cut in half. As far as the liquid Tylenol goes, I don't mind the red children's, but there is a green adult one that my sister says is nasty.
   — Tina B.

July 31, 2002
I'm worried about why you are geting such bad headaches. Please ask your doctor about it.
   — Amber L.

July 31, 2002
This may not be the answer to your problem, but the first sign of dehydration is a headache. Try drinking a large glass of water when you feel a headache coming on and see if it helps. It worked for my friend, and it's the easiest (and least harmful) fix there is. Feel better!
   — Leslie F.

July 31, 2002
Tylenol - NO Advil
   — Marti R.

July 31, 2002
i'm sorry you are getting bad headaches, i know what that feels like. I have what's called "chronic daily headaches" it's a chronic condition that has affected me for months now, i now unfortunately find myself irritable b/c of living with this constant debilitating pain. I've had a headache every minute of the day since April now. My point is, if your headaches are getting worse or don't stop, see a doctor! I've gotten every test done, MRI, spinal tap, etc, and am on several different meds. But I hope you find some relief soon! I am 2 months post-op as well!! goodluck to you!! please e-mail me if you want! ([email protected])
   — Lezlie Y.

July 31, 2002
I would love to know too. I am really worried about headaches post-op. I take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen twice a day and sometimes more for my sinus headaches, tylenol does nada. Post-op is not going to much fun. I do agree though that if they continue that you need to see your PCP and or the surgeon. Good luck and congradulations on your success so far. I am still waiting for my 1st consult visit with the surgeon.
   — Lynn L.

July 31, 2002
I am almost 3 months post op. Pre op I took 2 Motrin every day whether I needed them or not! I did it mostly for knee pain but alos for the occasional headaches. Post op I take the liquid tylenol--the "red" one. Its pretty gross but its worth the effort. I had difficulty swallowing the regular tylenol, even cut up.
   — Jennett I.

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