I wondered if anyone else had trouble taking pain medication since being banded? I know we aren't supposed to use motrin, and I don't. But even things like tylenol, liquid tylenol, or something like midol really messes me up for a week or so after taking just one or 2 pills or doses. I have had numerous tests, upper GI, endoscopy and theres nothing wrong in my stomach except a minor irritation near the bottom of the stomach. I was taking 40 mg of protonyx for GERD and reflux, and now am on 60 mg of a new stomach med called Kapidex, a slow release med for reflux. It helps a little but not enough. Last week after taking 2 midols, with food already in, I had throwing up and reflux for over a week, causing a mostly sleepless week and a loss of 6 pounds in a week due to not being able to keep anything down, not even most liquids. I just came from the dr and had half a cc taken out of my band, which I also had done about 8 weeks ago for the same issue. I do not have a hiatal hernia, I do not have h. pylori, no ulcers. Dr's, my band surgeon and a gastroenterologist, seem baffled by tylenol or midol causing such a reaction. They don't seem to know what else to do or try or say.

Here are the active ingredients::thumbup:

Midol Extended Relief contains naproxen sodium

Midol Teen formula contains acetaminophen and pamabrom

Midol Cramps and Body Aches contains ibuprofen

Midol Menstrual Complete contains acetaminophen, caffeine, and pyrilamine

You should probably stay away from Midol. I would try not to take any pain reliever unless your are in dire need.

Hope you feel better soon!