Help...headache. Surgery Tomorrow!

[sunshinegurl 2]

Hi anyone who can help!!

I have to report in first thing in the morning for my new sleeve.

I'm in pain! I woke up this morning & head is pounding. I have always taken Motrin on the rare occasions i had a headache in the past. I started getting a headache on Friday & called & left e-mail for my coordinator re: headaches & taking Motrin. But no return call.

I threw caution to the wind & had tylenol... Which hasn't helped. I am hydrated. Does anyone know if I can take Motrin? I don't want to have any complications. But I can't get comfortable enough to even pack!!

[phenetra 26]

I really don't see why you shouldn't be able to take motrin but try talking a nice relaxing bath also, make sure you are drinking and eating before you can't.. I think you are either hungry, anxious or nerves and just know that it is going to be alright... good luck on your new journey

stephanie

[marathoner2 2]

Water, water, water...I see you noted being hydrated, but you can wash headaches out. Worth a try. massage your head, or have someone do it for you. Relaxing atmosphere only. You dont have to know how to do the surgery....they do. They are the ones with the pressue, take it off of you. You'll use what you've learned after, and have a lot of coaching and support. It's really a good time for you. Take care and best wishes tomorrow. Be sure to eat Protein today, no carbs/sugar - will feed the headache.

[ascooke 50]

They told us no motrin because it can increase bleeding, Tylenol only!

[Traci J. 207]

If you have any biofreeze (or icyhot), or lavender oil you can rub it on your temples and along the base of your hairline. It works wonders.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

My paperwork says absolutely no Ibruprophen, Naproxen, or aspirin either immediately before surgery or after.

[lizlately 8]

no motrin or ibuprofen or aspirin! it is a blood thinner! try to get ahold of someone in the office or one of the nurses, not something I would chance the day before surgery.

[yale88 25]

Do not take Motrin and nothing OTC pain medications except Tylenol it causes bleeding . You should be stoping taking those Meds two weeks before your surgery. That s what I was told . Try to drink Decaf tea or wrap a scarf a little thought your head that will reduce the headache. This will pass. Think positive talk. I will be praying for you.