Question:
Per Dr. can't take ibprophen - before surgery - what can I take for my headache?

   — Yvette W. (posted on March 11, 2002)

March 11, 2002
Most docs advise you to use Tylenol. My doc also said no ibuprofen, no aspirin, but Tylenol was okay. Just to be sure, I'd call your surgeon's office and confirm with them. Best wishes for your surgery!
   — PaulaM

March 11, 2002
You cannot take aspiran because it can cause ulcers. You can only take Tylenol. If you need something stronger, then you must tell you pcp that you cannot take anything that has any type of aspiran products.
   — dolphins94

March 11, 2002
Acetamenophin (Tylenol) only. Nothing with Nsaids
   — Mary C.

March 11, 2002
Sorry to tell you this, but you can't have ibuprofen, naproxen or any NSAIDs even after surgery. This is awful for me because I tend to get bad menstrual cramps and Motrin is the ONLY thing that works. I have been suffering through the past few months. I will ask my surgeon on Friday what else I can take that's stronger than Tylenol and let you know.
   — Karen B.