arthritis meds

So what meds can we take after having RNY, for our Arthritis?

I have RA and Fibromyalgia and I take Methotrexate, Lyrica and Orencia. I take Tylenol with Codine for break-thru pain. All are tolerated well.

I have heard that Lyrica makes you gain weight did that happen to you????

Yes I have 40 lbs. on steriods and lyrica. I am so scared but I can't live in so much pain. TAhey tried some patches but I itched so bad I could not use them then oxycotten did the same.I am hoping to get info from this group for info.

the only solution i get in one forum to reduce pain in arthritis  by  herbal meds which i get from so many  herbal sites on line, i advice you too for doing  the same herbal  treatment  have the solution of  all the diseases.

Hi.  I take Diclofenac and Darvon for my Arthritis pain.  They take the edge off.  I definately can feel the difference without them.  My surgeon said it was okay for me to take Diclofenac which is an anti-inflammatory. 

Good luck to you.

Kathi

I've been taking diclofenac also.  My surgeon told me that I couldn't take it after RNY surgery because it might cause ulcers.  If I have to choose between arthritis meds and RNY, I'll have to stay fat. 

Kathi, How long after surgery did you have to wait before you started taking diclofenac?

Hi Ann.  I think I waited about a month before taking the Diclofenac.  I really needed it.  Naturally ask your doctor before taking it because every  doctor has a different opinion. 

Good luck

Kathi

I am preop right now and take800 mg of ibuprofen each day along with 75mg 3x day Lyrica  I also take Tylenol Arthritis when I need extra pain relief.  I was on Bextra before it went off the market and I loved how I felt then.  I asked my bariatric surgeon about arthritis meds after surgery for me, and he said he will manage it with narcotic pain meds for two months and then I will be on Celebrex.  This is the only cox 2 inhibitor on the market other than the herbal ones, and is made by the drug co. that mede bextra.  I am actually glad not to have to take so many ibuprofen caplets every day.  I am also looking forward to not having such joint pain after the weight loss.  That will be wondderful.