I have always responded very well to NSAIDs for aches and pains and cramps. Of course, there's no way my tummy can handle those now. Acetaminophen doesn't work for me. My PCP gave me a prescription for Tramadol for anything that might pop up - been having bad backaches lately (it's hereditary). The Tramadol seems to work and doesn't make me feel too goofy to work or drive, but I'd rather not take something like that on a regular basis.

I have used Flector Patches in the past with good results. They are a patch you wear wherever you are hurting and anti-inflammatory medicine is magically absorbed by your skin. Do you think that this is something that I could possibly use again since it doesn't go in my belly? Of course I will ask my doctor, but I was wondering what you guys thought. I'm also interested in what you guys take for any chronic or minor pain.

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Why are NSAIDS a no no? Is this just while you heal?

My doctor told me none ever again. 3 weeks after surgery it was discovered that I had major erosion in my stomach and esophagus - landed me back in the hospital for 4 days. NSAIDS were most likely a contributing factor.

LadyIvy, I think they have a greater chance of causing ulcers. I may be wrong.

My doctor prescribed me liquid Motrin works very well no problems.

FYI, tamadal is a non narcotic pain killer. It is synthetic. It works well for moderate pain. I was on it with my back years ago. If it's working and your doctor is monitoring your use, then I don't see any issues. Hope you find something that works for you.

FYI, tamadal is a non narcotic pain killer. It is synthetic. It works well for moderate pain. I was on it with my back years ago. If it's working and your doctor is monitoring your use, then I don't see any issues. Hope you find something that works for you.

Thanks so much. I guess I'm just tired of taking medicine, you know? But we all need help once in a while, I guess. I'm going to ask about physical therapy - maybe something in the Water, I love to swim. I didn't know it was non-narcotic - that makes me feel loads better. Plus my doctor prescribed the ones that dissolve in your mouth, so it works super fast and doesn't mess up my tummy. I appreciate your response.

Why are NSAIDS a no no? Is this just while you heal?

Just as with diet, many doctors differ with this. I just asked my surgeon yesterday about it at my pre-op appointment. He said that after about 3 months or so, it would be okay to take an occasional ibuprofen or other NSAID, but that they don't want people taking it regularly because it can erode the stomach and cause bleeding issues also if taken all the time. They'd prefer Tylenol or other pain medicines for life after the sleeve. He did say there are other anti-inflammatories that they can prescribe that are not as irritating to the stomach as ibuprofen is also if there was ever a need to take something like that on a regular basis.

I have RA and take Ibuprofen 800mg as needed- PRE surgery it was 3x a day EVERY DAY. My body went into shock- I now use Tylenol double dose to equal something close- but it doenst work as well. I also have Tramadol on my bad days to use during the day and Percocet @ night- This is in addition to my RA meds... The Tramadol causes me to often have a headache, and I dont know that it really works- It is a good solution for a non-narcotic pain releiver but really doesnt have any anti-inflammatory factor in it.

I also use biofreeze on my back, hips and knees when I have a flare up and LIVE On my heating pad..

What About opening an NSAID liquigel?