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Anyone dependent on NSAIDs for pain before surgery? What did you do for pain after your surgery? I don't mean right after, but like a few months later? I have arthritis along with back problems and take a prescription NSAID. The thought of having to give it up and live with pain scares me. Tylenol doesn't do much for me.

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Anyone dependent on NSAIDs for pain before surgery? What did you do for pain after your surgery? I don't mean right after, but like a few months later? I have arthritis along with back problems and take a prescription NSAID. The thought of having to give it up and live with pain scares me. Tylenol doesn't do much for me.
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I had to go off my nsaid a couple of months ago. That contributed to why I finally decided to do surgery. Getting the weight off will help with the pain.


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NSAIDs are a HUGE No-No after WLS. Hopefully you've discussed this with your surgical team and primary, there are other options besides just Tylenol for your pain relief needs. But you'll be banned from NSAIDs after WLS. They cause some nasty stomach issues due to the change in stomach size.

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I discovered I was allergic to tylenol during my recovery from WLS. I also suffer chronic headaches and Migraines. OOPS. I talked to my doctor about it and he gave the OK on nsaids. I've been taking motrin since about a month post-op. I've taken Aleve on occasion as well. I didn't experience any issues at all. I don't take it every day though, but often several times per week.

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I have arthritis and back problems as well, my dr okayed my nsaids that I am taking for it, I am 8 weeks post op

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Thanks for the replies. My surgeon says No NSAIDS ever again regardless of which type of surgery I have. Guess I'm just wondering what else I can take for pain, but it will probably have to be tylenol.

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6 hours ago, Briswife15 said:

Thanks for the replies. My surgeon says No NSAIDS ever again regardless of which type of surgery I have. Guess I'm just wondering what else I can take for pain, but it will probably have to be tylenol.

Slightly controversial question, but... have you thought about CBD's for your arthritis and back pain? There have been quite a few studies done and the results are quite impressive.

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Yes, I have definitely thought about that for pain, and will discuss with my PCP after surgery . Thanks for mentioning it!

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9 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

Yes, I have definitely thought about that for pain, and will discuss with my PCP after surgery . Thanks for mentioning it!

My mother has Fibro... she was on all the nasty pain meds, dealt with the side effects of them, finally got her off of the addicting pharms and onto the natural stuff, works better and less complications!

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28 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

CBD's for your arthritis and back pain?

NSAIDS are not allowed for me

extra strength tylenol works "adequately" for me.

what is CBD?

inquiry minds want to know;)

kathy

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4 minutes ago, proudgrammy said:

NSAIDS are not allowed for me

extra strength tylenol works "adequately" for me.

what is CBD?

inquiry minds want to know;)

kathy

Hey Kathy! CBD is the non-psychoactive component from Cannabis. IE it doesn't get you "high". It does have some amazing anti-inflammatory and pain revealing properties. No negative side effects at all and 100% natural. Sadly New York is really against anything to do with Cannabis, so CBD might not be an option for you. Talk to your primary though, they *should* know the details.

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10 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

Sadly New York is really against anything to do with Cannabis, so CBD might not be an option for you. Talk to your primary

@Matt Z

hey dude

thanx for the info

You learn something new every day:)

108 lbs down!! terrific!!

kathy

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I just checked out Connecticut's laws on medical marijuana and it can't be used for general pain, only very limited conditions. Hopefully they'll expand it.

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35 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

I just checked out Connecticut's laws on medical marijuana and it can't be used for general pain, only very limited conditions. Hopefully they'll expand it.

CBD may not fall under medical marijuana laws. It does not contain any THC, which is the psychoactive component.

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oh! That's good news. What doctor prescribes it, and where do you obtain it from? Our state has dispensaries for medical marijuana but I don't know about CBD.

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