Question:
Does anyone know if I will have a problem taking my meds?
I currently take pain and other related meds for my Fibro and Arthritis. I also take several vitamins for energy.Am I going to have trouble taking these meds after surgery? — Leslie R. (posted on April 8, 2001)
April 8, 2001
I was told by my Dr. that all my medications would have to be changed to
liqued instead of pill form..i hope this helps you
— [Deactivated Member]
April 8, 2001
I have a muscle relaxer for my back.After surgery I was told to break up
the pill.I had no problems with this.Hope this helps:)
— Carol F.
January 23, 2004
I have arthritis, fibro,ibs,hypertension, migraines, and carpal tunnel. As
you can image I take numerous prescription medication as well as
alternative supplements and vitamins. My Dr.'s looked at all the meds and
have decided what I will need after surgery and what can be crushed up and
what we need to elminate prior to surgery. My surgery date is in March
2004. I am praying this will improve the quality of my life and reduce the
extreme pain I have daily.
— Michele L.
January 23, 2004
I am 9 months post syrgery and down 110 lbs. A lot of my aches and pains
have resolved or decreased but some I will always have. Before the surgery
I was told NO ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES! They can cause severe ulcerations in the
pouch. But I did continue using a low dose Vioxx until I had dropped about
75 lbs because without it I could barely walk from the arthritis in my
knees and degenerative discs in my lower back. But I eventually started
having some problems with the Vioxx so now I take an Extra Strength Tylenol
for the milder pain. I have a muscle relaxer for the days I am in distress
but let me say those days are very few. My legs and feet no longer swell,
my arthritis is much better. I still take glucosamine sulfate for my knees
and I started taking a natural licorice for my irritible bowel syndrome. I
am still on high blood pressure meds but that may change in a few more
pounds. But essentially I feel much better. You will too. (oh, and I quit
crushing pills after about 3 months.)
— linda A.
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