taking NSAIDS

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

I am having severe arthritis and I am 6 weeks post op. I was wondering how people who have major problems are managing without NSAIDS.

Can we take a crushed tablet mixed in food or something?

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

It's probably best not to since they can cause stomach issues. Ask your pharmacist to recommend something else.

[mythbuster1304 10]

Ask your doctor. My doc actually had me take a liquid Tylenol and liquid Advil cocktail right after surgery. I took both for about a week after surgery, but I didn't really ask about long term usage. It really helped keep me off the narcotic pain meds as I only took 2 oxy the day after surgery and just took the over the counter meds after that.

Ask your doc.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Mythbuster is on to something with the Tylenol. My gastoenterologist has fobidden me from taking ANSAIDS ever again because of the damage it did to my stomach, so I am not about to torture my new tummy. I just keep Tylenol on hand for bad days.

[Catherine707 253]

Most bariatric surgeons seem to forbid the use of Advil and other NSAID generation 1 drugs. My doctor allowed me to take Celebrex with Prilosec to control chronic pain The NSAID generation 2 drugs are easier on the stomach. The best thing is for you to discuss this with your surgeon.

[Danni-doinit4me 140]

I was given liquid advil from my doc after surgery, Also able to take Advil now per my doctors ok. I only have to take it maybe once every 2-3 weeks or so for headache.