Question:
What can I use?

I'm very fortunate not to have to many headaches. However I got one today! They suggest Tyonal, however that NEVER stops pain for me. I know aspirn is out because of the surgery. What else is good for headaches that won't hurt my stomach? Thanks.    — Danmark (posted on May 31, 2001)

May 31, 2001
Aleve is a very good medicine for headaches. Tylenol also doesn't work for me. This however does and is not hard on the stomache.
   — [Anonymous]

May 31, 2001
Hi Daniel, Please check with your dr as to what you can and can not use. My dr said NO alleve..no matter. I forget what the reason was.
   — Eva C.

May 31, 2001
I have always taken Excedrine for headaches pre op. It is the only thing that ever worked. Tylenol is like a placebo and has no effect on me. My surgeon prescribed Ultram since Excedrine is now in my past only and it seems to work ok. Ask yours what they suggest.
   — Kelli B.

May 31, 2001
Daniel, my doctor also has a list of medications not to take and one of them includes ALEVE!! This type of medication and stuff that is Ibuprofen based is not good for our stomachs post op. I'm sorry Tylenol doesn't work for you. I was an Ibuprofen girl myself pre op. You could try Excedrin. It's not on my list so it's probably Tylenol based. My surgeon gives his patients copies of medicines we're never supposed to have again and suggests we give a copy to our pharmacist. I suggest you call your surgeon's office and ask if they have such a list and if not, can they make suggestions? Good luck. Laura
   — Laura P.

June 1, 2001
Excedrin has aspirin in it, so I would assume it is a NO NO
   — Debbi C.

June 3, 2001
I've suffered for many years with Migraine, Sinus/Allergy headaches. One of my biggest concerns with surgery [MAy 31, 2001 Lap RnY]was getting one of my debilitating headaches. My surgeon prescribed Fioriset which is a muscle relaxant type pain killer in a Tylenol base. Tylenol has not worked for me in the past either but I find if it is accompanied by something else it does the job. Over the counter, Sudafed Sinus Headache does a good job. Also in a Tylenol base. 2 months before surgery I stopped all my other meds, dropped all caffeine and tried to cut out sugars. That is when I put the above mentioned meds to the test. Took the Fioriset midnight before surgery, no headache, slight on since, Sudafed knocks it away. Good luck. I feel most disabled with headache pain.
   — Carolyn B.