Hi,

I am 1-2 days out and can't take vicodin or codine, and the darvocet has to be crushed, which tastes so bad it makes me gag- so I can't take that either. Docs are out on holiday break- what else can I take? I need to at least get some sleep...

Liquid tylenol?

Do you think that would work? Do I need doc permission first? All my docs are out for the rest of the week- don't think I can wait...

If you haven't had any darvocet, and you used to be able to take tylenol in pill form, then I'd think Liquid tylenol should be safe for you to try! They make an adult liquid tylenol. Just don't take more than the recommended dose, and so on! It's all I took, actually, post op because I didn't want to be groggy.

Also use a pillow to brace your sutures and surgical sites (that really helps) AND....gas x strips or chewables help with some of the trapped gas (but wait a bit after the tylenol before you take your gas x)

Good luck and hang in there. It won't knock you all the way out, but it should definitely take the edge off for you!

I found my pain was caused by gas, i didnt take anything for the pain but tried all sorts of gas remedys. Nothing worked until i layed flat on my stomach one day, even though it was painful it moved my gas or at least it felt like it did. I wouldnt advise it though it really hurt :thumbup:

All i can say is it goes after a few days for some and takes longer with others. Just bear it out when your tired you will sleep. It will all be worth it when the pounds start to go. I hope you manage to get painfree soon. Good luck and have a good chritstmas i hope its less painful.

Even if your doc is out on Holiday, someone is covering for them. If you don't have a Rx for liquid pain meds, I would call them. There is no reason you should sit around suffering. I was sent home with Roxycet, a nasty tasting liquid, but it did the trick for that first night when I was in pain. After that I was able to swallow the 'fast dissolving' Tyelnol pills. Good luck to you... it gets easier every day..

Liquid tylenol, or tylenol in general is allowed but it didnt relieve my pain very much.

Hi Liquid Tylenol helps. But there is always a doctor on call. Call the answering service to have the doctor on call help you.

I used Liquid Tylenol too. But I also found to get past the nasty crushed pill taste thing and what worked for me was to mix the crushed pill with some water, get a chaser of plain water ready and HOLD your nose and down the pillwater and chase it with the other water. But the trick is to do is fast... I still could taste the pill a little but it did work fo rthe most part.:thumbup:

Good luck!

Amanda

Thank you for all of your feedback. I am sure I don't need a doc script for liquid tylonol. The pain isn't unbearable, in fact, the most pain I have right now is from taking off those darn sticky bandages. I just want something to take the edge off.

Doc is going to call in something. Yeah!

I used liquid Tylenol too. But I also found to get past the nasty crushed pill taste thing and what worked for me was to mix the crushed pill with some Water, get a chaser of plain water ready and HOLD your nose and down the pillwater and chase it with the other water. But the trick is to do is fast... I still could taste the pill a little but it did work fo rthe most part.:thumbup:

Good luck!

Amanda

I tried that, but because I can only take tiny sips, it takes too long and the bitterness makes me gag. Otherwise, I would take the Darvocet.

Hi,

I am 1-2 days out and can't take vicodin or codine, and the darvocet has to be crushed, which tastes so bad it makes me gag- so I can't take that either. Docs are out on holiday break- what else can I take? I need to at least get some sleep...

You dont have to crush the pills- I was told I didnt have to, so I didnt. I had no problems. Try it.

l didn't have to crush any pills either and l still don't, even with restriction..lf you're not comfortable crushing them, can you break them up in to 1/3's...they certainly will be tiny enough to swallow...Tylenol never would have touched my pain either...As far as sleep goes, have you ever tried Benadryl?

Relief! My hubby came home with extra strength Tylonol. Dav pills way to big to take whole, but I am ok with the Ty. It is working well enough, and my pain gets better by the hour. Thanks for the advice peeps!

Relief! My hubby came home with extra strength Tylonol. Dav pills way to big to take whole, but I am ok with the Ty. It is working well enough, and my pain gets better by the hour. Thanks for the advice peeps!

Glad to hear you are doing much better.

Thank goodness for Tylenol. I used the extra strength rapid release Tylenol liquid. I am finding the capsules go down easy as well.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading all your success stories in the future.

Best wishes,

Stephanie

Als74 - take liquid tylenol PM - it is vanilla flavored and actually tastes okay. It should help with the pain and sleep. Good luck and Merry Christmas.