Sprained foot...

Although I know I am not supposed to use Ibuprofen, I am in agony. I have a sprained foot--- not ankle. Have any of you ever taken an Ibuprofen....?

No, you should not take Ibuprofen. NSAIDS can cause you to develop an ulcer. I'm pretty sure an ulcer would hurt just as bad as a sprained foot. Tylenol based pain relievers are the only over-the-counter meds you should take. If it's really bad, call your doctor and get a prescription for Tramadol. It works GREAT for aches and pains.

I knew that but certainly was hoping for a different answer!!!??? Thanks!

I was given Percocet but have avoided taking it due to constipation issues!?

take the Percocet as directed and just be sure to take several stool softeners at night as long as you are taking the Percocet.

The occasional laxative tab won't hurt during this time either.

Tramadol does not constipate like Percocet. It's the only med I can take for pain. Most narcotics make me nauseated and extremely constipated.

Hope you get feeling better quickly. And back on both feet. It is frustrating to start losing weight and FINALLY feel like exercising, then have an injury lay you up. So I hope that foot heals up fast for you.

Thanks! It has been a WEEK! I know that I am supposed to stay off of it. The movers are coming Tuesday, so that is impossible right now!!!

Call your surgeon - I have found that other doctors really do not understand RNY changes well.

You can get an ulcer in the 'blind' pouch - what remains of your stomach, but food does not pass through. They are dangerous and difficult to treat.

I have used NSAID patches - I forget what they are called. But talk to your surgeon - even call them on Sat - they will get back to you.

Christine R just posted this:

Happy it ended as it did. My DH had a bleeding ulcer in his pouch back in 2005 and then again on Memorial Day this year. The kicker is that we were on a cruise in Anchorage and had to get off of the ship. He lost over 1/2 of his blood (he never felt any pain). It was by God's graces that he is still with me. We were smart enough to purchase trip interruption insurance. He had great care at Providence Alaska Medical Center and I was well cared for by staying at a local sort of Ronald McDonald House called Hickel House.

Here's another post about post-ulcer problems

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ON/5371045/GNC-Total-Lean- vs-Premier-Protein-Cost/

NSAID patches will still cause ulcers because the problem is systemic. NSAIDS travel through you blood stream and cause the stomach lining to thin out. It will happen no matter how the med is administered.