Question:
What can I take for , menstral cramps besides the liquid Loratab?
The liquid loratab I have makes me sick. I need to know what I can take for those difficult periods that will still allow me to function at work etc.I used to take 800 mg motrin. That isn't an option anymore. — kelly B. (posted on January 14, 2005)
January 14, 2005
Can I answer your question with a question? Why can't you take your Motrin
800 anymore? that's what I depend on!
— Barb McGraw
January 14, 2005
What about liquid Tylenol. When you are at home try liquid Benadryl, it
works as a muscle relaxer. Albuterol(an inhalent used for asthma) is used
by pregnant women to stope uterine contractions related to premature labor,
it might be an option, ask your ob/gyn. I am nurse and work with patients
who have premature lablor and that is my experience, it can make your heart
race a little though at first, but heck, kids use it for asthma. It might
be an option. Good luck.
— pammatria
January 14, 2005
Motrin is the only thing I can't have post-op that I REALLY miss. At two
years out I can have a bite of most anything but even if I couldn't I'd be
okay. But boy, I sure miss ibuprofen. But we REALLY can't have it. I
have three friends who've ended up needing blood transfusions because of
taking NSAIDS (which of course includes ibuprofen (Motrin)) and I myself
ran into a bundle of stomach trouble taking it -"just a few days worth
can't hurt" I lied to myself - WRONG!!. I didn't have to be
transfused but I got into pretty bad trouble. Tylenol is about it. I'd
suggest other things like heat, some exercises may help, meditation - maybe
accupuncture? When you can tolerate pills perhaps your doctor would (if
you can tolerate it) prescribe a little Vicodiin if he feels it's
appropriate for when things get really tough. Of course you couldn't take
it at work and obviously it's a drug you can't take a lot since it's
potential for addiction is high. Some of my post-op friends have used
those heating products that you can use for several hours (they kind of
glue on) and found they really help. (I'm past periods -yeah! - but sure
miss Motrin for my middle age aches and pains - Tylenol is better than
nothing but for menstrual cramps and joint doesn't seem to do a whole lot).
Good luck!!
Bette
— [Deactivated Member]
January 15, 2005
Tylenol now has a menstrual strength pain reliever. If you go on their web
site
http://www.tylenol.com/products/adult/detail.jhtml?id=tylenol/products/adult/menstrual.inc
you can read more about it. It is aspirin free and has acetominphen in it.
— ChristineB
January 15, 2005
I will say this until I am blue in the face - ask your surgeon about this.
I am just over two years post op, and probably could not function had I not
been able to take Vioxx 25 mg for three days each month. My surgeon said
limited use of NSAIDs should not be a problem. As the head of laparoscopic
and endoscopic surgery at a major teaching hospital, I trust his experience
and judgement, much more so than what you read on the boards. I have never
seen any posts about studies being done on post ops that prove NSAIDS
always cause problems in post RNY patients. Some people really can't take
them (before or after surgery), luckily, I am one who can! I was switched
to Celebrex 200mg, which I have taken twice a day. I recently tried OTC
Aleve, which seems to work as well. I think that if something works for
you, try it and see what happens. Just be sure to take it with food. Now, I
don't like taking ibuprofen because, like you , I need about 800mg - about
every four hours. I don't want to push it, but I don't want to be in pain,
and I sure don't want to take a narcotic pain releiver every month! I much
more prefer to take something once or twice a day. By the way, there is an
older medication out there called Ponstel, that is still sometimes
prescribed for menstrual pain. And I do take ibuprofen for monster
headaches once in awhile, without any problem. I might as well take nothing
rather than take Tylenol or Tylenol containing products - they do
absolutely nothing for me.
— koogy
January 15, 2005
FYI-checked the Tylenol site. The Tylenol for Mentstrual pain is plain old
Tylenol with a little OTC diuretic added. Even says it's for minor pain.
— koogy
January 15, 2005
Ok, I have the answer to your "problem". I, too, had to have some
kind of anti-inflammatory due to Fibromyalgia. The doc origianlly told me
no ibuprofen etc. I talked with my PCP and surgeon and this was the
solution. I take Prevacid which now comes in a tab that dissolves under
your tongue. You can start taking that about 2 days before you need the
ibuprofen and this will keep you from worrying about ulcers. It is okay to
take meds when you have to have them. You just have to take precautions to
prevent further problems. They put me on Celebrex, but my PCP said
"NO" since I have had a stroke, but he said I COULD take
Ibuprofen occassionally when needed. Please don't worry and fret because it
is ok. It is worth trying. I hope you have good luck with it. Talk to your
doc about the Prevacid.
— debi327
January 17, 2005
Hey Kelly, I feel your pain!! literally, I had my first menstrual cycle
since surgery last week. I thought I was gong to die. I broke down &
took a few doses of my leftover lortab. I tried tylenol liquid, (which is
the most horrible thing I have put in my mouth), with no relief. Then I
tried the tylenol chewables, with no relief either. I have an appt with my
surgeon on friday & that is #1 on my list of questions. I have to have
my motrin or advil or celebrex or bextra......SOMETHING besides tylenol. I
will keep ya posted. I will let you know his suggestions & if you have
gotten an answer please share it!! Good Luck!!
Sheryn
— sheryn
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