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What do I take for pain?

Teio
on 5/4/16 9:27 pm

RNY on 03/23/16

Prior to surgery I used Advil any time that I had pain. It was very effective.

lately I have so much muscle pain. Tylenol isn't doing anything to help. And now I have an earache.

what do you take that helps pain? I'm getting desperate. Even used my essential oils.

seattledeb
on 5/4/16 11:11 pm

RNY on 12/22/08

Only Tylenol. You may need to talk with your doctor to get other options.

H.A.L.A B.
on 5/5/16 4:47 am

RNY on 05/14/08

Tylenol, herbal stuff, or narcotics.

For muscle pain - hot shower, hot bath, acupuncture... Sport creams for muscles - menthol.....Etc...

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

iloveravens
on 5/5/16 6:18 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Since I can't take NSAIDs and really shouldn't be taking Tylenol (due to elevated liver enzymes), I take Tramadol (you'll need an rx) for menstrual cramps or body aches. I also use biofreeze (thanks White Dove for the suggestion) for muscle soreness/ mild arthritis.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

gracie88
on 5/5/16 1:03 pm

RNY on 08/26/15

I use Biofreeze for muscle aches and pain or salonpas patches, or I just tough it out until I can get to the chiropractor. He always puts me back into place and I'm all better until next time. Tylenol doesn't touch my pain so I don't even bother.

Seminar Sept 2014 - 221

First 6 month weigh in - November 2013 - 220

Surgery Day 8/26/15 - 199

Current Weight (9/1/16) 128.0 RNY 5' 2"

karenp8
on 5/5/16 2:07 pm - Brighton, IL

I use Biofreeze too and love it! Discovered it years ago when I had my knees replaced.

seattledeb
on 5/6/16 12:26 am

RNY on 12/22/08

I'm glad others added about not taking too much Tylenol. Your liver is pretty stressed out with all the weight you are losing. Tylenol is cleared out by the liver.

I like acupuncture and hot tubs.

Heather P.
on 5/6/16 10:20 am, edited 5/6/16 3:21 am

I was told only Tylenol, but I hate taking pills now since surgery so I have been trying to just deal with the pain. My pain is mostly my knees and back. I know the pain will ease up as I lose weight. I do still take Tylenol every couple days when it gets bad. I was an Exedrine junkie before surgery so this is a lot to get used to.

I'm going to have to check out this biofreeze.