Can we take Advil? Dr said no aspirin. Any answers?

My doc told me no ibuprofen (it irritates the stomach). Advil is ibuprofen.

Maybe other docs feel differently?

He told me to take Tylenol. I HATE taking Tylenol, so I hope that I can avoid headaches! LOL

Listen I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and for the last four years I have taken motrin and alleve every single day. Anyone taking nsaids banded or not are at risk for stomach irritation with them. I refuse to be in pain and refuse to be on narcotics. The fact that these things go right through your pouch I don't see the issue with them. It's either take them to function or worry about my stomach. I just make sure I take them every single time with food.

The drug in the pill is what causes the problem and not the pill(or even liquid nsaids) within the stomach. After the drug is absorbed into the blood stream it causes a reaction within the stomach lining that can cause the stomach to be more susceptible to ulcers and I believe that any pressure area such as the stoma would be more susceptible to ulcers and eventually erosion.

Erosion or ulcers are not inevitable but the % is greater when using nsaids. I still rely on them when my knees ache, but I don't use them daily. Maybe once a month for me.

http://www.medicinenet.com/nonsteroidal_anti-inflammatory_drugs_and_ulcers/page3.htm#how_do_nsaids_work_and_how_do_they_cause_stomach_problems

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Edited March 12, 201412 yr by 2muchfun

I just took two ibuprofen and two acetaminophen -- arthritis pain just getting too high on my scale today. I try not to take this stuff frequently but when I need it I need it. And my surgeon has no prohibition on NSAIDS. Obviously sensitive stomach issues or GERD would be a big issue for some one with a band so I am very careful about watching for any symptoms, plus I do liver cleansing from time to time. Every one is different. I don't take any other drugs but occasional NSAIDS get me through the tough times. Eight joint replacements between two biological parents -- genetics are genetics.

I was told no Advil (ibuprophen), Tylenol (acetaminophen) or aspirin. You can use Aleve or call your doctor for a liquid prescription pain med. My headaches seem to go away much faster now and they are fewer than before I was banded and I have only had to use something once (BC Headache Powders) I'm not sure what medication is in them, but I needed something and knew that this would go down easilly. It helped almost immediately.

as you can see, many different answers.....my dr said no nsaids...but some take them....i advise you to ask your doctor what you can and cant take and follow their advice.....i do miss my motrin however on PMS days...

Ulcers have been diagnosed to be caused from the bacteria H-pylori not taking nsaids. I mean seriously unless you are taking a million a day without food I wouldn't worry about it. My doctor knows I take alleve. He says nothing about it only to watch for signs of bleeding. I think really the no nsaids was put mainly in to place for by pass patients. But ask your doctor and I guess it would depend on what you are taking it for. I have no choice in the matter or I can spend my life in bed which I choose not to do.

Well I only need to take one a month. I have painful ovulation. So just once a month shouldn't hurt me.

The little keychain that my doctor gave me only states that 'Caution should be taken when prescribing potentially ulcerogenic medication...' It's allowed but need to be careful.

My doctor allows them as long as I take them with food.