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prairiegirl
on 4/12/13 4:58 am - Canada

Hi all-I have surgery on Tuesday and am almost finished 3 weeks of Opti. I have always suffered from bad headaches and migraines ever since I was a little girl. The only thing that has worked for me in 2 extra strength Liqui-Gel Advil for migraines. I have had a TERRIBLE headache the last day or so but Tylenol isn't working. What does everone take after RNY for killer headaches when you can't take NSAIDS?

Thanks,
Gina

twins4meplus1
on 4/12/13 5:28 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

Ask your doctor if Tramacet would work for your headache. I've used this for pain post op.

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mona8
on 4/12/13 5:28 am - Kingston, Canada

It sounds weird, but I've actually taken gravol in combo with extra strength tylenol for really bad headaches post RNY, I also tend to turn to sinus medication to treat them, just have to make sure that they're not Ibuprophen based. I also think that I've seen a tylenol migraine formula, but could be wrong.

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Zmimshen
on 4/12/13 5:30 am - Canada

RNY on 01/15/13

I was like you and only Advil seemed to help but we don't have much choice...

While on Opti I stopped drinking caffeine since I knew it would cause me headaches and I wanted to deal with the caffeine withdrawal while i was still able to take Advil.

Since surgery I have only used Tylenol Extra strength (500mg) and it seems to do the trick... I actually haven't had any headaches since surgery.

Orientation: Apr. 3, 2012; SW&NP: May 29, 2012; Nutrition class: June 19, 2012; Nutritionist: Aug. 29, 2012; Surgeon: Nov. 9, 2012; Surgery date:January 15, 2013; Highest weight: 357 Start of Opti weight: 338.6 Surgery Weight: 322.4

dna
on 4/12/13 6:33 am - Canada

What about a diet coke ? The caffeine sometimes will jolt me out of a bad headache string. AND right now while on Opti it's allowed !!

After, sometimes a Tylenol Menstrual will work if my headache is muscle related.

Alternating hot and cold shower ? Ice pack ? Biofreeze (an excellent muscle thingy that always helps me, I buy it at the Chiropractors office)

I know you have probably tried most of these :( I hope you get rid of it soon (do you think it's weather related probly )

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KarenHope
on 4/14/13 7:51 am

RNY on 04/15/13

Just a quick clarification for Ottawa people. No diet coke for us. No caffeine or carbonated beverages allowed by our centre.

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Arlio1207
on 4/12/13 7:04 am - Belleville , Canada

RNY on 04/04/13

I too have migraines and Advil was my only friend, I have Imetrix, prescribed, but some times it doesnt help. An ice pack really helps and the ultra strength Tylenol, what about Excedrin? Its not an nsaid.

Arlene

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(deactivated member)
on 4/12/13 7:13 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Some Excedrin formulas have aspirin in them so you'd have to avoid those ones.

Arlio1207
on 4/12/13 7:14 am - Belleville , Canada

RNY on 04/04/13

oh crap, thanks for the correction Tracey !!!

Arlene

Referred June 26, 2012, Orientation Nov 7, Nurse Nov 19. Dietician and Psychologist Nov 21, Dietician #2 Jan 4, 2013, Final Nurse Jan 24, Meet surgeon Feb 20th, Pre Surgical class Mar 6th, Dr Glazier March 7, PATTS March 7, Surgery April 4th !!!!!

anewstart
on 4/12/13 7:26 am - Canada

I was told by a friend. To take a sinus med when I have a headache. I thought she was nuts. However bring in your position of advil working best for headaches. I did try a tylonal sinus and it infact does help.
However being a migraine sufferer for many years i find since surg headaches are not so common anymore.

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