Question:
Anti-inflammatories after surgery

Hey gang, this is a follow up to a question I posted a few days ago regarding the taking of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) after surgery. Thanks for the responses. I did ask my surgeon and he said as long as I am taking Prevacid that I shouldnt have any problems, just to keep track of my stomach if something doesnt feel right. It is my hope that as the weight drops off and I excercise more, I wont need them anyway, as has been the case in the past. So, the question is, how do you take them? My doc suggested mixing the crushed med into applesause. I tried it with pudding last night and gagged. Any suggestions?    — John Hoffmann (posted on April 29, 2006)

April 29, 2006
doc hess ALWAYS said no to antiinflammitories, but all docs are different. i went to hospital twice with them, but that was me becky
   — beckyjo

April 29, 2006
Buy childrens chewable ibuprofen or the suspension, just make sure to check the ingredients for what you can tolerate. They will taste a little better than adult ibuprofen crushed in applesauce. Shelly
   — scharlier

April 29, 2006
I asked my doctor about celebrex and was told to take Malox before taking the pill and wash it down with a lot of water. No problems so far. Carol
   — robinsoc140