Anti-inflammtory drugs

Be careful of taking Tylenol with norco 

Norco has Tylenol  (acetaminophen)in it to much Tylenol can cause liver damage 

I am a nurse I wouldn't take Tylenol with norco at all

Icing is the safest. I have had several surgeries since having RNY. 2 major spine surgeries, my shoulder rebuilt and 2 major plastics and this last one left me with a pretty major nerve complication that anti inflammatory meds would have helped greatly.

I have Psoriatic Arthritis as well as osteoarthritis of the spine. I have learned to live without Nsaids.

in all cases, ice works the best for us. In this most recent one (4 weeks ago), we had to contact my bariatric surgeon to see if ibuprofen could be used at all. He did agree that if I would take the lowest dose possible for the shortest period of time and take a PPI with it for extra protection that I could and would likely be ok but there is some risk to developing an ulcer. He also approved me to use a anti inflammatory cream called Diclofenac sodium topical gel and actually preferred that I try that first. A very small portion of that (something like less than 5% of what is used) makes its way to your bloodstream so it is safer. I did try it for a couple of days but unfortunately the swelling against this nerve is too deep for it to make a difference. So I discontinued using it...not worth the risk..

i personally have opted to obstain from the oral ibuprofen with a PPI. Instead we are using ice and gabapentin for the nerve pain. So far nothing other than ice seems to give me temporary relief.

ice also worked fantastic for my shoulder and spine.

best of luck to you!

I was approved to use Diclofenac gel as well.  I use it sparingly on my knee and foot. Ice works wonders.  After I work out I ice my feet and knee. When I had a knee replacement I bought a large, gel filled ice pack, Sammons Preston, that I throw in the freezer.  

Waiting for approval for the gel from my insurance, I am shocked they will NOT cover it.  I have heard it works great and if used sparingly, I should be ok,  BUT...by the time it is approved, I will be better!!!  I also mad a great ice pack with 2 parts water and 1 part rubbing alcohol, it turns into a slush.

Thanks,

Robin

With my 2 knee replacements I used ice for the swelling and pain.It helped a lot.I would use pain meds at night so I could get a good nights sleep without pain.I did this short term.

In terms of actual medicine definitely best to go with doctor recommendations in these situations. I do recommend acupuncture since this sounds like it's something that's not going to be short term. Acupuncture has helped me greatly over the years with various pain and I think this is one of those things that could be helpful.

You need to ask your bariatric surgeon. Perhaps she she would ok prednisone if you ask. Steroids are out of favor now, but there are exceptions.  I have RA and a secondary inflammatory autoimmune disorder and I am allowed to use diflucan gel sparingly. 

I also take 500 mg of lysine and 1000 mg of Trmmeric twice a day and use a topical CBG marijuana ointment that works way better than diflucian. 

Acupuncture can do amazing things for inflammation. Many insurance companies cover the treatment. 

Diflucian Jel is OTC in Canada and cost $8.00 for a very large tube. Actually it's OTC  almost everywhere but the US. You can sent your thank you cards to the pharmaceutical corporations and the Congress !