Why no NASIDS for RNY's?

This may be a "duh" question for posters on this board but why can't RNY's take NSAIDS?  I have been on Relafen (nambumatone) for over 12 years and a RNY for 11 years.  If they took away my Relafen I would be unable to function and on narcotics for pain.   

I was told that it produces acid in the stomach that could cause ulcers.

Hummmmm maybe thats why I still have GERD...no ulcers though thank heaven

I think NSAIDs can sometimes cause stomach ulcers, which then bleed. Once you've had RNY you are left with a portion of your 'old' stomach that doesnt have an opening anymore. The docs are therefore unable to look inside it and check for ulcers without opening you up surgically.

Your pouch is more sensitive and more likely to develop ulcers even without the taking of NSAIDs whi*****rease your risk of ulcer formation.  I developed two ulcers in my pouch without taking NSAIDs.  No bleeding, but they were painful.

People do use NSAIDS after RNY. Some have experienced problems with it. Obviously some don't.
If you would have had problems it would have happened by now.

LosingSally hit the nail on the head. Although certain NSAIDS are known to cause irritation in a stomach already predisposed to ulcers as a result of RNY, if you have done well with them for this many years, they will most likely be of no ill consequence from now on. They have - in your indiidual situation - passed the test of time.

John D Husted, MD

Hi, I had the RNY 5 years ago, and I also take NSAIDS for my OA.  I found out a couple of months ago that I also now have 8 separate ulcers, all of which are around the stoma and other "new" connections created by the RNY.  The worst part is that the NSAIDS had to be stopped, so pain is much greater, and the meds for the ulcers are not working - so, now I am in danger of having to have a revision of the RNY to a Duodenal Switch.  Ulcers are nothing to mess around with.  Just be aware of any new sensations in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, especially new pain between meals and any burning sensations.  These are better caught early before additional surgery is medically necessary!    I was told once the ulcers are taken care of, I can return to the NSAIDS, but just need to be monitored more closely.