Sorry ... I'm in Wallymart with a KILLER headache ... don't feel like reading through to find the answer. Can I pop these pills ... or should I get a different brand?? HELP!!!!

Yes Tylenol is ok.... No ibuprofen though

THANKS!!!!!

I take both Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen all the time and haven't had any problems.

the motrin is harder on stomach and with less stomach you are supposed to avoid it to avoid damaging the little stomach you have left

My doctor told me that Tylenol is fine, but ibuprofen is a no-no.

My dr told me use Tylenol, but I sprained my neck and it didn't help. I called and asked if I could take enteric coated aspirin- he said yes! Enteric coated aspirin is aspirin with a coating, to protect the stomach. You can find it where they have regular aspirin.Enteric coated aspirin did reduce the pain (& swelling).

Yes to Tylenol and its generic Acetomenephen. I take the Tylenol Arthritis for headaches and arthritis pain.

No to Advil, Ibuprofen (generic Advil), Aleve or it's generic equivalents. These drugs are a group of drugs called NSAID's - non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. They are hard on the stomach (even regular sized ones) and should not be taken regulary by sleeved patients.

My surgeon's Physician Assistant told me (after I sprained my ankle) if I wanted to use Advil OCCASIONALLY (not routinely) after a sprain, take TUMS (several) before the Advil, and then a couple of more after the Advil. I was six months out and my incision was healed. So far, I haven't done this - stuck with the Tylenol Arthritis.

Aspirin is also an NSAID - my doctor has said No to it like Advil and Aleve. I guess the coated one for occasional use (not routine use) is probably OK once your stomach is totally healed.