Are all anti-inflammatories NSAIDS and giving up ibuprofen

Hello everyone.  I have osteoarthritis in my knees.  I'm in the pre-op process and was wondering about NSAIDS.  Are all anti-inflammatories NSAIDS?  If you are on a scrip of ibuprofen (I take Tramadol in addition) is there something else comparable to take after surgery and NSAIDS are a no no?  Thanks!

I have osteoarthritis in my lower back (sacroiliac joint) & knees, and I take ibuprofen and/or naproxen on a regular basis.  I'm hoping that once the excess weight is off, the degree of pain will be less, however I know there is a possibility that the pain will continue.

With that in mind, one of the big factors in my decision to have the DS instead of the RNY is because I want to be able to take NSAIDs if I need to. 

I'm also in CO, but I'm planning to have the DS surgery in Nebraska with Dr. Gary Anthone.  If you haven't already, I invite you to do some research on the DS forum here as well as dsfacts.com and duodenalswitch.com.

Best of luck in your decision!

I'm not sure, but I think all inflammatories are probably NSAIDS.  That said, my "treatment" for pain relief in my severely arthritic knees is the generic for Arthritis strenth Tylenol.  I can definitely tell when the 6 to 8 hour dose has expired - so I know it's helping for pain relief.  I am hoping as more weight comes off I will not have to have it 3 times a day (maximum dosage) like I do now - but I will probably end up having knee replacement surgery when I get to a good weight for that surgery.

I used to take Tramadol (for sleep and depression/anxiety) but I had the doc take me off of it about a year or two ago.  I didn't like the withdrawal feeling it gave me when I didn't take it for a couple of days - that was scary.  I now take Cymbalta and Lexapro.  The Cymbalta is supposed to help not only depression but also help with pain relief too.  I am finding I'm no worse without my NSAID anti-inflammatory - and the weight loss is helping me move and walk more.

Good luck!

 inflammatories are  NSAIDS.  Thay said  extra strenth Tylenol only ,  No nsaids or  pain killers or

Arthritis strenth Tylenol,  IT HURTS YOUR STOMACH I WAS TOLD BY NURSE

 I HAVE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY KNEES, THEY CRACK ALOT AND VERY PAINFUL 

 

Wit the band no NSAIDS, but other pain releif is fine.  Turthfully tylenol does nothing for my knee pain but does help with rducing the swelling so my toes don't tingle.

I also use tramadol.  and on occasion, wiht food tak advil if it is really bad.

Tals with your dr. ther are forms of NSAIDS that are coated to be easier on the stomach.