What's a good OTC pain med?

[Keys Pirate 70]

Hey Gang,

Wondering what everyone uses for headaches/muscleaches? I'm almost six weeks out, and, although I feel so much better already, I still get occasional muscle aches that I used to take Aleve for. I understand Aleve is not a good choice, post-sleeve. What do the rest of you post-opers use for occassional pains?

Thanks!

Carol

[Tiffykins 672]

Aleve has been fabulous for me. I take the Aleve liqui caps without issue. I've also taken the liquid adult Tylenol, but that didn't settle with my stomach very well. Not sure why, but the Aleve has never caused me any issues. I have arthritic knees, and when it gets cold, or super rainy, I have to take something, and Tylenol doesn't cut it.

One of the big reasons I chose the sleeve over RNY for my revision is due to my knee issue. I wasn't supposed take NSAIDs with my band, but I did take children's Motrin for pain when I had the band. I was cleared for Aleve at 6 weeks out when I had a mild UTI, and I needed to take something.

[mountain_lover 3]

Hey Gang,

Wondering what everyone uses for headaches/muscleaches? I'm almost six weeks out, and, although I feel so much better already, I still get occasional muscle aches that I used to take Aleve for. I understand Aleve is not a good choice, post-sleeve. What do the rest of you post-opers use for occassional pains?

Thanks!

Carol

Hello Carol,

I take Arthritis Strength Tylonol, But I buy the Wal-Mart Equate Brand. A person can take two tablets 3 times in 24 hours and each tablet is 650 mg of actephetaphen (Mispelled).

If you have a YMCA close by, check to see if they have an Aquatic (Swimming Pool) exercise program. It is a big help and also the Hot tub or sauna room is helpful for muscle and arthritis pain. I wish you all the best!!

[kbl 3]

keys... though i have not had the sleeve yet... i take aleve as part of my RA medications. i was directed to the sleeve because it was the WLS that i cound have and take my required medications. the only issue immediated pre and post op is the increase in bleeding. so since you are 6 weeks out, you should be able to take it. kelly

[Keys Pirate 70]

Hey Guys, thanks for all the feedback, I am so happy to hear Aleve is ok! Nothing works better than that stuff, IMHO. I'm assuming the solid pill form is ok at this stage? Being down almost 40 pounds has (duh) already made a huge difference in my muscle stuff; there's only been one day when I was really sore and that was when I posted this question. Thanks again, you all rock!!

Carol