Question:
Is it normal to have reactions to medicines I took before surgery?
Ever since my surgery last June I've had severe reactions to a cough medicine, cortisone and Advil. I get deep cramps in the center on my gut, sweating, and nausea. It lasts about 15 minutes and then goes away as easily as it showed up. The pain is really bad. — maribelacaron (posted on February 26, 2008)
February 25, 2008
Yes!! I THINK the cramps, sweating and nausea is a form of dumping. I
took a anti-depressant before my surgery and for 8 mths after and had no
problems. But my dr. put me back on the same one at 2 years post-op and
now I have the same symptoms as you. I go to the dr. this morning to see
if there is anything else I can try.
NOTE of caution....I don't know what kind of surgery you had but I had RNY
and am NOT allowed Advil or aspirin
— Nee P
February 25, 2008
I'm not sure if your doctor ever told you but some of us weight loss
patients don't ever do well with Ibuprofen again.That would include Motrin,
Alot of cough meds and certainly Advil.My advice would be to change to
Tylenol for pain releif. It is the only thing that won't eat a whole in
your guts like Ibuprofen does over long term use.i have learned that if it
hurts you should stay away from it. Pain is a sign that something isn't
right. Asprin can also do this to your intesines and it as well as
Ibuprofen can cause bleeding bowels and bloody stool.My doctor took me off
all theses type of anti-inflammatories including Naprosyn because they all
can irritate the puch or band area over time it can eat away at it causing
major issues. Just to me safe I would stick to Tylenol-but be easy on it
because it also has its downfalls of Liver damage if you take way too much
of it long term too. It can make your liver look like you drink a six pack
of beer a day.There is not a perfect drug for us all, but I prefer the
Tylenol because there is much less risk of stomach damage.watch out for the
cortizone too because it is a steroid and they ALL have the potential to
cause stomach upset. Sorry to rant but its the RN inside me that feels the
need to protect you my friend. Any other question feel free to ask
away!Best wishes to you. Lisa
— [Deactivated Member]
February 25, 2008
Please consult your surgeion immediatly. You should have been advised to
strictly avoid NSAIDS of any type. The only over the counter pain
relievers you should be taking are those containing acetominophen. The
pain you are having is quite possibly due to an inflammation of the stomach
lining. I am speaking from the voice of experience in this.
Best wishes,
Chris
— CChappell
February 25, 2008
I agree with the others, you are not suppose to take anything with an
anti-inflamitory in them. Years ago before my surgery I had a bleeding
ulcer from taking too much. Also have you checked the sugar levels in the
meds. It is amazing how much sugar is in stuff that you would never
imagine. It may be labeled as something other than sugar.
— Claudia C.
February 25, 2008
I was told that I could never take n-saids again, which advil, is one,
these types of medications irritate the most normal stomach. Non
steroidal anti-inflamitory drugs. Includes, aleve, motrin, ibuprophin.
Alot of these hide behind store brand names, and generics. Read the
labels. I was told tylenol was all I could take for pain. Good luck and
feel better.
— lesleigh07
February 25, 2008
Sugar in Cought medication gives me dumping. Cortisone will run up your
blood sugar and cause simular issues. I never had problems with Advil.
— William (Bill) wmil
February 26, 2008
Yes! However you should have been told to not take Advil, cough medicine
and cortisone!!!! Call your surgeon ASAP and get the info you should have
gotten BEFORE you even had this surgery! Good luck and God bless.
— crystalsno
February 26, 2008
To mimic some of the other posts - you should ONLY take otc's made by
Tylenol - it's the only thing safe on your pouch after surgery. Many cough
medicines have allot of sugar and many have alcohol in them - be careful.
Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory - and from what I know - you should not
take any anti-inflammatory medication or anything in the NSID's
field/catagory of medication - can cause issues. I would get a list of
medication (I am surprised your surgeron didn't go over this with you) that
you are NEVER to take again from your surgeon and have them keep a copy in
your medical file and at the pharmacy - I do and it helps - BTW - time
released medication is a no-no, too. What you are describing sounds like
dumping - either the sugar or alcohol could be doing it - the advill is
hard on your stomach and the anti-inflammatory - not sure - I haven't had
anything since surgery. I am very careful NOT to take things I shouldn't.
Good luck.
— jammerz
February 26, 2008
Please consult your surgeion immediatly. You should have been advised to
strictly avoid NSAIDS of any type. The only over the counter pain
relievers you should be taking are those containing acetominophen. The
pain you are having is quite possibly due to an inflammation of the stomach
lining. I am speaking from the voice of experience in this.
Best wishes,
Chris
— CChappell
February 26, 2008
I tried to post before but hit the wrong button and it dissapeared so hope
it was not sent. The advil type medications are non-steroidal
anti-inflamatory medications and should be taken only if your surgeon says
you can. It would be an extreme case for a surgeon to say "yes".
These medications will eat a hole in you gut as will the cortisone. These
medications are hard on anyones stomach but especially ours. Please don't
take them unless you talk to you surgeon and he agrees. The burning
pain/cramps is not dumping but irritation to your pouch that may cause you
major problems. The cough medication may be dumping but if it gives you
that feeling, it is also irritating your pouch. Be careful with it as
well. They do make sugar free cough medications. Julia
— Julia W.
February 27, 2008
Stay away from Advil! It is an irritant to your pouch. Since you don't
have stomach acid in your pouch, it can cause major irritation and possible
ulceration. Cough syrup has sugar, if you have to use it, use a diabetic
version.
Please switch to Tylenol for pain. Good luck!
— Nichole13
February 27, 2008
You are not suppose to take those that is why. After surgery tylenol is a
safe haven.
— tl_morgan
July 17, 2008
I see where everyone says to avoid NSAIDS and cough medicines. Are there
any presciption pain meds to avoid? I cannot get my surgeon's office to
respond to my emails or return my phone calls regarding this. I am having
problems withmy back and have to Vicodin. That is the only thing that has
helped. I get very worried that it may be hurting me without me knowing
it..... Anyone, help is greatly appreciated.
— lasias
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