Question:
Anti-inflamatory meds after surgery
OK gang, question. Up until the time I had surgery, I was taking an anti-inflamatory med for my knees, Indomethycin I think its called. The med comes in capsule form. I stopped taking it after surgery in the hope that I wouldnt need it anymore, and because we're not supposed to swallow pills for a few months. I am finding now that I need it again, even though I am losing weight, my knees have started bothering me again and affecting me being able to walk for excersice. So the question is, do I have to break the capsule open and take the med with something, and will the med be absorbed the way it was before? I would appreciate anybodys input. Thanks. — John Hoffmann (posted on April 27, 2006)
April 27, 2006
When the surgeon tells you to stop taking pills after surgery it is most
likely that you will not be able to digest it any more. You need to
contact him and tell him your problems. I am sure there are other types of
drugs for you.
— Steve Cohen
April 27, 2006
Your doctor must check the list of Med. you can and cannot take anymore.
Now you are on a different regiment. ALso Ask your doctor to run a vitamin
panel blood test including vitamin D. It is known that the majority of WLS
patient have a vitamind D deficiency. WHy? because vitamin D is mostly
stored in fat cells. This is the easiest way to explain it.
I have to take Vit. D supplement and I know lots of people who have to do
so also. But you must check with your doctor first. D vit. is a toxin if
it is well balanced in your body and you take that supplement. It is only
recomended for people who are tested with a low vit. D range in the blood
test.
I hope I am able to help you
Dani
I hope I am able to help you.
Dani
— Dani96
April 27, 2006
John first and foremost check with your doctor-Indomethicin is usualy used
for gout-if it is truly an anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen type, that
you need and your doctor feels that is what you need there are liquid forms
of NSAIDs. But again talk with your doctor before you do anything.
— dabby
April 27, 2006
I was also taking Anti-inflamatory meds. I was told not to take them at all
anymore ever . They are so hard on the pouch. Pleade check with your Dr.
before taking them.
— ekmeadows
April 27, 2006
It is my understanding that once the pouch has healed, pills usually are
not a problem. However, NSAIDS are, due to the probability of causing
ulcers.
Definitely check with your Dr. Also, keep in mind that while some
still take NSAIDS because they feel it doesn't bother them, many find that
by the time they realize they have a problem, it is a big problem.
I am trying to treat my pouch royally. Good luck!
— LauraA
April 27, 2006
Indomethacin is a very potent NSAID capable of causing ulcers even quicker
than ibuprofen... I wouldn't take it ever again as we are directed the same
about naporsyn, ibuprofen, etc.... this one is stronger and more likely to
cause bleeding. Good luck!
— SteffieBear15
April 28, 2006
John, I would be very careful with anti-inflamatory meds post-op. I used
to use them for my chronic back pain and was told that I could never use
them again due to an increased chance of developing ulcers and causing the
stoma to close. My doc told me to stop using them forever, so I assume
that meant that these side-effects could erupt at any time post-op. I
strongly recammend discussing this with your md rather than looking for
answers here.
— onmiway
April 28, 2006
I know of 2 or 3 people who have had wls who nearly died from suddenly
hemorhaging from a bleeding ulcer caused by taking either aspirin or
NSAIDs. Talk to your doctor and see if there is an alternative. I'd
rather pop a Vicodin and have to not drive than end up with a bleeding
ulcer. The risk is too high.
— Dinka Doo
April 29, 2006
This is a question that is best answered by a doctor however I have been
taking meds all the way through my operation and post operative. I have
several medical problems and they all require medications. I know that all
the time released medications had to be changed and that anything
containing aspirin or a dirivitive of aspirin could cause great difficulty
for the new pouch I have. Most drugs for arthritis and joint disfunctions
contain aspirin so be very careful. If you are not comfortable with
talking to the doctor ask a pharmacist of the ingredients of the medication
and take it from there. Good luck
— vickicarson
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