Ibuprofen alternatives

[15 Years Out 0]

I’m 15 years post surgery. I’ve never taken any pain reliever other than Tylenol. Has anyone else’s doctor suggested an alternative to pain relievers? I was told they were working on an Ibuprofen cream years ago but I haven’t really found something that works. Is anyone else worried about the future with pain as we age? I’m 55 years old and have been very lucky to have minimal body aches. Please let me know if any long term bypass people have solved this.

[Jeanniebug 472]

My team allows the use of Aspercreme.

[15 Years Out 0]

Tried it. I need stronger. Especially for a headache.

[Lisa XO 117]

I have pain due to a spinal injury that causes inflammation. As time goes on, it gets worse. To combat pain and inflammation before surgery, I was taking naproxen sodium before bed, every day. I explained this to my surgeon and he said I could start back 6 months post surgery.

I know that oral steroids can help a Migraine.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

My team allows occasional use, as needed. I use it when my Migraine rescue meds need an extra kick. Tramadol is an option, but it is by Rx only. For topical pain relief, possibly Diclofenac cream (it is an NSAID, but I think any risk of ulcers is essentially null when using topically).

As the need arises, definitely talk to your doctor. There are options out there and there is no need to live in pain!

[The Greater Fool 1,950]

For my chronic pain from DDD, arthritis, and joint degradation, I use good 'ol narcotics.

Good luck,

Tek

[catwoman7 10,859]

3 hours ago, Sleeve_Me_Alone said:

My team allows occasional use, as needed. I use it when my Migraine rescue meds need an extra kick. Tramadol is an option, but it is by Rx only. For topical pain relief, possibly Diclofenac cream (it is an NSAID, but I think any risk of ulcers is essentially null when using topically).

As the need arises, definitely talk to your doctor. There are options out there and there is no need to live in pain!

this came up yesterday on another forum, so I googled it and found an article on one of the medical sites (may have been an NIH page - can't remember). It said topicals can potentially cause GI issues, but oral NSAIDs are much more likely to.

[Arabesque 6,471]

I’m allowed occasional use too - not full dose & not for continuous days. But I have a sleeve & bypass could be different. Can you still give your surgeon a call & ask if you can?

I rarely have need to take pain relief either, thankfully, but non nsaid meds like paracetamols don’t help at all if I do. I did try Voltaren gel for back pain but as my pain isn’t muscular (oozy discs) it didn’t help at all.

Edited March 17, 2023 by Arabesque

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

14 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

this came up yesterday on another forum, so I googled it and found an article on one of the medical sites (may have been an NIH page - can't remember). It said topicals can potentially cause GI issues, but oral NSAIDs are much more likely to.

Interesting! Definitely good to be aware of!