Question:
Are we are allowed to take Ibuprofen after 1 year old surgery?
Just had an ovairan cis removed and the doctor prescribed Ipuprofen — ejoy52 (posted on September 2, 2006)
September 2, 2006
I was told that Ibuprofin is out forever, as well as any aspirin product.
I would let your doctor know that and see about getting tylonol perscribed
instead.
— cburky911
September 2, 2006
Same here--Only tylenol products. I always inform doctors of this and they
give me acetametaphin products, like tylenol, vicodin, etc.
— gerardlovesjoy
September 2, 2006
I am almost 4 years out, and I have been taking Ibuprofen since the get go,
I dont take them in excess, when I have a headache or something I will take
them,, it has never bothered me, I was told by my surgeon there okay in
moderation. I carry a bottle of them in my purse.
— Amy Hoffman
September 2, 2006
My surgeon said no NSAIDs for the first 6 months to a year. But, he also
said that after that point occassional or lower dose use is not prohibited.
It was just important not to take them in high doses daily or high doses
on a regular basis since they can damage the pouch with repeated use.
— pattilca
September 2, 2006
It all depends on the doctor and their protocol as you have seen from the
other posters. So, I will throw my hat in the ring and tell you what I can
do. I can have Advil or another NSAID but only occasionally. I can take a
low dose of baby aspirin (81mg) daily if I take it with food. So, you
really need to ask your doctor.
— ChristineB
September 3, 2006
My doctor says the same thing. Take them occasionally, but not all the
time. You might want to protect your pouch with OTC Prilisac. After the
pain from the surgery, go back to no Nsaids.
Judy
— jk_harris
September 3, 2006
I was told NO Anti-Inflamatory medicine at all. Tylenol products only
— mzb2u
September 4, 2006
I wa told not to take anything like that. Check with your surgeon.
— Novashannon
September 5, 2006
My answer is NO for me and my body.... This is something you should consult
with your DR...
Happy to help, but I was told no forever!!!
Celeste...living life to its fullest!
— shakeyourweight
September 5, 2006
HERE'S AN EXAMPLE OF EXTREME EXPERIENCE with ibuprofen post-operatively.
I have had neurogenic pain for several years, and it has ONLY responded to
a combination of exercise, ibuprofen and gabapentin. I discussed my
dependence on large doses of ibuprofen with my surgeon before surgery, and
he said to try it, but be sure to take my "usual antacid" with
it.
I did not have gastric reflux or any acid problems pre-op, but part of my
surgeon's usual protocol is to put every patient on a protein pump
inhibitor called PARIET for the first three months post op. This drug is
normally prescribed for people with bad acid reflux, as it promotes
healing.
Well, I did just fine with taking up to 2400mg of ibuprofen a day, as well
as drinking coffee, until the three months was over and I stoppedtaking
Pariet. Within two days, I was in so much constant pain that I didn't dare
take ibuprofen- I was scared to consume anything that didn't seem
completely benign.
Fortunately, it was only a few days later that I had a follow-up with my
surgeon, and he immediately reinstated my Pariet Rx. I have been doing fine
since then, although I will always be on the lookout for coffee-ground
looking stuff in my BMs, or signs of low BP (faintness) that might indicate
bleeding in my pouch.
I am working very hard to recover from my nerve injury, so I don't have to
take ibuprofen for years and years,
So far, so good. :)
— Anna W.
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