non-NSAID anti-inflammatory
Cymbalta is not an anti-inflammatory, though. It's an antidepressant which is also sometimes used to treat chronic pain. It helps a lot of people with pain but it won't do diddly for inflammation.
Kelly
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on 1/13/14 9:24 am
Everyone seems to have the same thing to say regarding NSAID's. I was told at WLS orientation that post-op RNY's would never be able to take NSAID's again because of the increased risk of ulcers. Unfortunately I believe steroids have a similar increased risk of development of ulcers as I have been told to avoid those also by my surgeon. Ultram is a good alternative if it doesn't make you sleepy.
Hope the information is helpful and that you are able to find some relief.
Most surgeons say steroids are safe for RNY patients. Ultran isn't a good alternative to steroids because it is not an anti-inflammatory. It helps with pain but won't help with inflammation.
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.
Thanks, all, for your replies. I ended up getting a steroid shot and an order for Physical Therapy.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
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Thanks! I do feel significantly better now and I was able to see my Orthopedist yesterday. He gave me a steroid shot in the muscle and a prescription for physical therapy that I hope to be able to start next week. I'm actually pretty happy to be starting PT, since I know anything I can do to strengthen my core prior to surgery will help with my healing. So it worked out pretty well!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
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