Ok. Someone who has had the surgery very nonchalantly mentioned today that she is not allowed to take NSAIDs anymore.

I gobble that crap like its candy due to chronic pain and spine injury with nerve damage.

Now what do I do?

Can I keep taking gabapentin, zanaflex and tramadol?

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Talk to your surgeon and your PCP. They can weigh the risks/benefits of your pain meds based on your own specific needs. I was given a whole list of meds to avoid post-op and NSAIDs are pretty standard. But, for folks with complex medical histories the best advice should come from your medical team.

I have mentioned in another thread that this no NSAID thing has really been a pain in my ass. I don't have chronic pain like you, but a recent running injury and some major dental work has proven stressful because they will only give me so much pain medicine, and when I try to gently remind them I can't take Advil because of the surgery, I SWEAR they look at me like I'm drug seeking. Someone suggested having my surgeon call them and get involved, and next time I will. I will not suffer another painful dental procedure without some kind of stronger pain meds. Period.

@tssiemer

NSAIDS has been an issue for me too post op ... and 2 weeks pre op ... I have bone on bone arthritis in both knees and was taking Diclofenac for the inflammation ... it really really helped ... but since I cannot have NSAIDS anymore ... I'm pretty much TRYING to tough it out with another drug given to me to take it's place ... it "helps" for a couple of hours ... but dang!

I understand why ... I've been told the risks, etc. ...

But I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl ... your team of doctors should be able to work something out for you ... there is NO REASON that you should be put through more pain because you are trying to change your life and make smarter/healthier choices by having the surgery ...

Kudos to you for making the decision and hats off to you for wanting a healthier better life!

Who knows ... maybe in 6 months you wont need any medicine at all ... or at least less of it ... That is what I'm aiming for!

At my 6 week appointment my surgeon approved Celebrex but only the low dose. Cox2 inhibitors have a lower GI risk. I find that since I have weight (69 pounds) I need them less.