Question:
Has anyone been told not to ever take any pain relievers but tylenol.

I have a lot of pain in my hips. I used to take celebrex for arthritis. I would like to take it again, even if only once or twice a week. I didn't even know I had the pain in my hips until I quit taking it. I had been taking it for my knees. Has anyone, post op a few months been cleared to take it again?    — geneswife (posted on June 10, 2006)

June 9, 2006
Yes - My Dr is emphatic about NOT taking any aspirin like products (including advil) it can cause ulcers in the little pouch. It happened to a woman (who did not listen to him) in my support group. If you had a bypass he says that we can only absorb gel caps - I bought the new Tylenol gel caps and they worked on a headache for me!!! Ask your Dr though. Best of luck.
   — beebees2

June 10, 2006
Some docs tell you to take a PPI with it, but that isn't the problem. The PPI's furhter reduce the protective mucous of the stomach/pouch and the anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) can burn the lining more easily. If an ulcer was all that was at stake, it might be worth the risk, but for many, the first symptom of a problem is gastric bleed when they are in ER. You might ask about plaquenil. It is harmless to the pouch, eases joint pain BUT you have to have your eyes checked twice/yr. I've been using it for 10 yrs. I can take Vicodin, but of course, not daily for life. And I won't take Tylenol (family) daily because of the liver thing, but now and then, of course.
   — vitalady

June 10, 2006
I have had four hip replacements and two knee replacements. They gave me liquid hydrocodone-APAP solution Qua. That was working formy bones. Then the sinus headaches started. They switched me to Tramadol HCL 50mg tablets. I didn't notice while I was taking the tablets how the pain in my bones dulled, until I stopped taking them. I switched to the tablets. DO NOT take these together. I like the Tramadol so much better for my bones. Hope this helps.
   — pettykash

June 11, 2006
I am currently taking celebrex 100mg daily for my knees and back. At the same time I take it I also take Prilosec. My doc begrudgely put me on this because Tylenol was doing a thing for me and I issues with Ultram. I do know that Ultram works for many people so it may be a viable option, I was just the rare individual that it gave problems. Goodluck!
   — tazthewiz23

June 11, 2006
I have been taking Mobic, but was on Vioxx and bextra before they were discontinued. It hasn'y bothered me at all and it works soooo gooood for the arthritis pain. I do take prilosec for GERd so maybe that protects my stomach.
   — catleth

June 11, 2006
My surgeon was the head of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic surgery at a large teaching hospital. When I asked about taking occasional Vioxx (back then), or ibuprofen, he said he had never seen any pouches damaged by occasional use. Acetomenophen (Tylenol) is a complete waste of time - never got any kind of relief before or after surgery. I get some killer headaches, and some vicious cramps, and I can't put my life on hold for them. Everyone knows someone who had problems because they took NSAIDs and burned their pouch. If a person gets an ulcer and they admit to taking ibuprofen, that is where the blame goes, when it could be casued by other things! As far as gel-caps - I was told to avoid those, so there you go! The only absolute with weight loss surgery is that there are no absolutes. I believe if you take NSAIDs occasionally, and with a meal, the chances of developing a problem are pretty slim. I will repeat this again, as I do whenever this type of question comes up- NO ONE has ever come up with any bonafide medical studies or evidence that NSAIDs are pouch burners! It is all anecdotal stories with no clear proof. PLease email me if you can find a study that proves NSAIDs damage post RNY folks' pouches.
   — koogy

June 19, 2006
Billie, I take a product called Joint support, it helps me tremdously, from being 327 to 130... my knees had had it!!! I double up and break them in half. Good luck...yes Tylonol is what I was told to take too...It did not help! I do not like the side effect to drugs, I only use this for my knocking knee problems...Gosh, I could not go through anymore pain! Pain meds make me so hungry too!!! UGGGG Peace out, Celeste
   — shakeyourweight

July 2, 2006
I was warned about taking Ibuprofen and aspirin. They can cause damage to the pouch. Stick w/ Tylenol.
   — CHARLYLVN