Hi ladies,

I was sleeved 3 weeks ago. 1st period on the horizon. Since we cannot take NSAIDS for a while what are you using instead for those days that cramps are just unbearable? I was taking prescription strength Ibuprofen for the first 2-3 days along with non-traditional remedies. Tylenol just doesn't cut it for me. Tramadol makes me sick. What has been your experience? Thanks!!

Band to VSG revision:5/23/17

HW: 315

Pre-op: 294

SW: 283

CW:268.7

GW: 175

Hi ladies,
I was sleeved 3 weeks ago. 1st period on the horizon. Since we cannot take NSAIDS for a while what are you using instead for those days that cramps are just unbearable? I was taking prescription strength Ibuprofen for the first 2-3 days along with non-traditional remedies. Tylenol just doesn't cut it for me. Tramadol makes me sick. What has been your experience? Thanks!!
Band to VSG revision:5/23/17
HW: 315
Pre-op: 294
SW: 283
CW:268.7
GW: 175

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H 5'6" HW 253, CW 245, TBS 9/19

I was told that I could take ibuprofen. I will definitely be taking them when mine hits in two weeks. Id say Just don't over do it. Cut it down to 200-400 mg as needed. Sucks but our periods might get better!

There's an NSAID free menstrual relief medication at Rite Aid. My husband picked it up for me and even checked with the pharmacist to make sure it's OK. It's called "Maximum Strength menstrual pain relief" and contains acetaminophen, pamabrom, & pyrilamine maleate. It's a combination of pain relief, diuretic, and antihistamine (like midol). Now, I haven't tried it post-surgery, but I can say it was excellent during the worst days of my last period.

Funny story, my husband originally thought I'd said motrin, resulting in a cell phone conversation in which I shouted "period medicine!" really loudly in front of my in-laws. My mother in law informed me that they used to give menstrual relief pills to the guys at work who complained of back ache and it actually worked really well for them, too!