Question:
What kinds of meds can you take post-op for arthritis/inflamed tendons etc?

   — Cindee A. (posted on January 2, 2002)

January 2, 2002
For my knee aches and pains I was prescribed Vioxx and it works very well for me. I suggest that you have your doctor call your surgeon's office and talk to them before he prescribes so he knows what he can give you. Good Luck and Happy New Year!
   — M B.

January 2, 2002
ask you dr. about ansaid. i take it for my arthritis and i am 2 weeks post op and doing great
   — Jim C.

August 28, 2002
My rhumatologist who has been following me along with my PCP and surgeon has prescribed the new drug BEXTRA for me instead of Vioxx and Celebrex. It doesn't have the same side effects, and it is very easy on the stomach. It's good for 24 hours, and it has virtually taken away all pains that I have in my joints and organs from the rheumatoid arthritis. Ask about it - I like it better than the Vioxx! Good luck!
   — suitfugue

March 1, 2004
I was taking Bextra for a herniated disc and ended up in the hospital for 7 days from a pouch leak. I was advised to NEVER take ANY inti inflammatory drug EVER again. Believe me, They won't have to tell me twice. The Doctor treating my disc disorder prescribed Bextra as it was not to have the same effect as the usual drugs, but I guess each person is different. I cannot begin to tell you how terrible the pain was from the leak, but I do thank God that I came out of it without having to have another surgery
   — kendra D.