Re: ? for Post-Ops about Headaches

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Hi Bernadine:

I suffered from headaches for about 20 years. My youngest daughter, 28,

was remembering about how at times she would have to stay home from

school when she was 16 or so to take care of me because I would be in

bed moaning, room darkened, getting up long enough to vomit, then back

to bed.

During the past ten years or so the headaches have increased in number

but I think lessened in severity. I lived on Excedrin for the past ten

years or so.  One of my biggest concerns pre-op was that I wouldn't be

able to take anything for arthritis and for these awful headaches.

I have been off arthritis meds since the day before surgery and have not

needed it. I have had only one headache since surgery and it was not as

intense as I always experienced three or four days a week prior to

surgery. I took Vioxx for it which was a prescription drug Dr. R gave us

for pain upon release from the hospital. It went away. They never

responded to Vioxx before surgery.

Dr. R does not recommend Tylenol because of liver damage problems. But

if my headaches return like they were before surgery, I'm afraid I'd

have to take Aspirin Free Excedrin anyway..as long as they weren't

frequent. Because when I get one of my headaches, it takes over my whole

life.

It's only been three weeks but the headaches have dimisnished to one in

three weeks which has to be an all time record for me!  I sure hope it

stays this way!

Flo from land

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

>

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Hi Bernadine:

I suffered from headaches for about 20 years. My youngest daughter, 28,

was remembering about how at times she would have to stay home from

school when she was 16 or so to take care of me because I would be in

bed moaning, room darkened, getting up long enough to vomit, then back

to bed.

During the past ten years or so the headaches have increased in number

but I think lessened in severity. I lived on Excedrin for the past ten

years or so.  One of my biggest concerns pre-op was that I wouldn't be

able to take anything for arthritis and for these awful headaches.

I have been off arthritis meds since the day before surgery and have not

needed it. I have had only one headache since surgery and it was not as

intense as I always experienced three or four days a week prior to

surgery. I took Vioxx for it which was a prescription drug Dr. R gave us

for pain upon release from the hospital. It went away. They never

responded to Vioxx before surgery.

Dr. R does not recommend Tylenol because of liver damage problems. But

if my headaches return like they were before surgery, I'm afraid I'd

have to take Aspirin Free Excedrin anyway..as long as they weren't

frequent. Because when I get one of my headaches, it takes over my whole

life.

It's only been three weeks but the headaches have dimisnished to one in

three weeks which has to be an all time record for me!  I sure hope it

stays this way!

Flo from land

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

>

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Hi Bernadine:

I suffered from headaches for about 20 years. My youngest daughter, 28,

was remembering about how at times she would have to stay home from

school when she was 16 or so to take care of me because I would be in

bed moaning, room darkened, getting up long enough to vomit, then back

to bed.

During the past ten years or so the headaches have increased in number

but I think lessened in severity. I lived on Excedrin for the past ten

years or so.  One of my biggest concerns pre-op was that I wouldn't be

able to take anything for arthritis and for these awful headaches.

I have been off arthritis meds since the day before surgery and have not

needed it. I have had only one headache since surgery and it was not as

intense as I always experienced three or four days a week prior to

surgery. I took Vioxx for it which was a prescription drug Dr. R gave us

for pain upon release from the hospital. It went away. They never

responded to Vioxx before surgery.

Dr. R does not recommend Tylenol because of liver damage problems. But

if my headaches return like they were before surgery, I'm afraid I'd

have to take Aspirin Free Excedrin anyway..as long as they weren't

frequent. Because when I get one of my headaches, it takes over my whole

life.

It's only been three weeks but the headaches have dimisnished to one in

three weeks which has to be an all time record for me!  I sure hope it

stays this way!

Flo from land

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

>

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Hi,

Most of the headaches I got were cafeine and sugar related. Right after

surgery I had a few small headaches... maybe withdraw symptoms. Now, I

don't really have any.

a

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

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Hi,

Most of the headaches I got were cafeine and sugar related. Right after

surgery I had a few small headaches... maybe withdraw symptoms. Now, I

don't really have any.

a

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

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Hi,

Most of the headaches I got were cafeine and sugar related. Right after

surgery I had a few small headaches... maybe withdraw symptoms. Now, I

don't really have any.

a

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

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Dear Flo,

Thanks for sharing! It's very encouraging that you have only had one

headache in 3 weeks - that is great! I hope that continues, I'll bet

it does. Have you ever tried Imitrex? It is for migraines and works

wonderful. If you take it at the onset of the migraine, it stops the

pain and avoids all the awful symptoms. I've taken them at work and

am able to continue on the job for the rest of the day. I think

Imitrex is okay to take after surgery, but I only like to take it for

a migraine, not a routine headache. That's when I take Motrin.

That's amazing that in 3 weeks you are off arthritis medicines! Has

the pain gone away completely or gotten to the point where it is

bearable?

Thanks again for your help, I always enjoy your posts.

Sincerely,

Bernardine

, TX

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

headaches or

> > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

how

> > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > routinely taking Motrin.

> >

> > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

the

> > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

-

> > think it's called " NASH " .

> >

> > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> >

> > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my

husband

> > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Bernardine

> > , TX

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Hi a,

I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

become a migraine.

Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

the amount of Motrin I take.

Sincerely,

Bernardine

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

headaches or

> > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

how

> > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > routinely taking Motrin.

> >

> > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

the

> > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

-

> > think it's called " NASH " .

> >

> > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> >

> > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Bernardine

> > , TX

> >

> >

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cool!

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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cool!

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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cool!

Bernardine wrote:

>

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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Hi Bernadine: Yes, I tried Imitrex and it worked well. I am off

arthritis meds completely because I don't need them. I have no pain at

all in my feet or ankles.I do continue to wear the orthotics in my

shoes. HOwever, last night I went out for dinner and did not wear them.

After dinner walking to the car, I wished I had them in my shoes. So I

won't do that again..yet.

One day I did have ankle pain after an unusually long time on my feet

shopping...most of the day...other than that, I feel like I nver had

arthritis and it was the pain that beat me down and made me almost

handicapped. I quit shopping, walking and doing nearly everything

because I could not stand the aching joints. Now it is gone..just

completely gone. If I got no other result from this surgery, I would do

it again just for the relief from that pain.

I keep expecting to wake up with a horrible headache..and it doesn't

happen. This too is a wonderful blessing!

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Dear Flo,

> Thanks for sharing! It's very encouraging that you have only had one

> headache in 3 weeks - that is great! I hope that continues, I'll bet

> it does. Have you ever tried Imitrex? It is for migraines and works

> wonderful. If you take it at the onset of the migraine, it stops the

> pain and avoids all the awful symptoms. I've taken them at work and

> am able to continue on the job for the rest of the day. I think

> Imitrex is okay to take after surgery, but I only like to take it for

> a migraine, not a routine headache. That's when I take Motrin.

>

> That's amazing that in 3 weeks you are off arthritis medicines! Has

> the pain gone away completely or gotten to the point where it is

> bearable?

>

> Thanks again for your help, I always enjoy your posts.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my

> husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Hi Bernadine: Yes, I tried Imitrex and it worked well. I am off

arthritis meds completely because I don't need them. I have no pain at

all in my feet or ankles.I do continue to wear the orthotics in my

shoes. HOwever, last night I went out for dinner and did not wear them.

After dinner walking to the car, I wished I had them in my shoes. So I

won't do that again..yet.

One day I did have ankle pain after an unusually long time on my feet

shopping...most of the day...other than that, I feel like I nver had

arthritis and it was the pain that beat me down and made me almost

handicapped. I quit shopping, walking and doing nearly everything

because I could not stand the aching joints. Now it is gone..just

completely gone. If I got no other result from this surgery, I would do

it again just for the relief from that pain.

I keep expecting to wake up with a horrible headache..and it doesn't

happen. This too is a wonderful blessing!

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Dear Flo,

> Thanks for sharing! It's very encouraging that you have only had one

> headache in 3 weeks - that is great! I hope that continues, I'll bet

> it does. Have you ever tried Imitrex? It is for migraines and works

> wonderful. If you take it at the onset of the migraine, it stops the

> pain and avoids all the awful symptoms. I've taken them at work and

> am able to continue on the job for the rest of the day. I think

> Imitrex is okay to take after surgery, but I only like to take it for

> a migraine, not a routine headache. That's when I take Motrin.

>

> That's amazing that in 3 weeks you are off arthritis medicines! Has

> the pain gone away completely or gotten to the point where it is

> bearable?

>

> Thanks again for your help, I always enjoy your posts.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my

> husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Hi Bernadine: Yes, I tried Imitrex and it worked well. I am off

arthritis meds completely because I don't need them. I have no pain at

all in my feet or ankles.I do continue to wear the orthotics in my

shoes. HOwever, last night I went out for dinner and did not wear them.

After dinner walking to the car, I wished I had them in my shoes. So I

won't do that again..yet.

One day I did have ankle pain after an unusually long time on my feet

shopping...most of the day...other than that, I feel like I nver had

arthritis and it was the pain that beat me down and made me almost

handicapped. I quit shopping, walking and doing nearly everything

because I could not stand the aching joints. Now it is gone..just

completely gone. If I got no other result from this surgery, I would do

it again just for the relief from that pain.

I keep expecting to wake up with a horrible headache..and it doesn't

happen. This too is a wonderful blessing!

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Dear Flo,

> Thanks for sharing! It's very encouraging that you have only had one

> headache in 3 weeks - that is great! I hope that continues, I'll bet

> it does. Have you ever tried Imitrex? It is for migraines and works

> wonderful. If you take it at the onset of the migraine, it stops the

> pain and avoids all the awful symptoms. I've taken them at work and

> am able to continue on the job for the rest of the day. I think

> Imitrex is okay to take after surgery, but I only like to take it for

> a migraine, not a routine headache. That's when I take Motrin.

>

> That's amazing that in 3 weeks you are off arthritis medicines! Has

> the pain gone away completely or gotten to the point where it is

> bearable?

>

> Thanks again for your help, I always enjoy your posts.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my

> husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Bernadine: This reminds me...I took so much Excedrin that it became a

bone of contention with my husband. He never said a word about the

eating I did...never in our 35-year marriage..but it got to the point

where I hid taking Excedin because he would say things every time I took

them...like " you taking them again, you'll have no stomach left " ..or why

do you constantly take those things...go to the dr " . I heard him tell

my daughter that I begin and end every day with Excedrin and take them

all day long. I know I did..but I just could not take the headaches. I

coulodn't function. And between the headaches and my feet and ankles

blown up like a balloon and throbbing, my quality of life was nil.

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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Bernadine: This reminds me...I took so much Excedrin that it became a

bone of contention with my husband. He never said a word about the

eating I did...never in our 35-year marriage..but it got to the point

where I hid taking Excedin because he would say things every time I took

them...like " you taking them again, you'll have no stomach left " ..or why

do you constantly take those things...go to the dr " . I heard him tell

my daughter that I begin and end every day with Excedrin and take them

all day long. I know I did..but I just could not take the headaches. I

coulodn't function. And between the headaches and my feet and ankles

blown up like a balloon and throbbing, my quality of life was nil.

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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Bernadine: This reminds me...I took so much Excedrin that it became a

bone of contention with my husband. He never said a word about the

eating I did...never in our 35-year marriage..but it got to the point

where I hid taking Excedin because he would say things every time I took

them...like " you taking them again, you'll have no stomach left " ..or why

do you constantly take those things...go to the dr " . I heard him tell

my daughter that I begin and end every day with Excedrin and take them

all day long. I know I did..but I just could not take the headaches. I

coulodn't function. And between the headaches and my feet and ankles

blown up like a balloon and throbbing, my quality of life was nil.

Flo

Bernardine wrote:

> Hi a,

>

> I'll bet most of the headaches I get are triggered by caffeine and

> sugar, also. Some of the headaches become pretty intense, only a few

> become a migraine.

>

> Your post and Flo's post have been very encouraging and have helped

> to relieve my concerns about the post-op period and headaches.

>

> Thanks! I can't wait to share your stories with my husband, who sees

> the amount of Motrin I take.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of

> headaches or

> > > migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and

> how

> > > you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> > > routinely taking Motrin.

> > >

> > > I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because

> the

> > > combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver

> -

> > > think it's called " NASH " .

> > >

> > > Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

> > >

> > > Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> > > (and I) about the post-op phase.

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > , TX

> > >

> > >

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Dr. R will give your a Rx for Vicodin for moderate to severe post-op pain.

I did not have to take any of it for post-op pain but it has acetominophen

[tylenol] in it so I would infer from that that tylenol is ok. Even at that

I think I would use it sparingly.

Bill

? for Post-Ops about Headaches

> Hi,

>

> Was wondering if any post-ops out there had a history of headaches or

> migraines before surgery and if the heachaches have decreased and how

> you're managing heachaches now. I get frequent headaches and am

> routinely taking Motrin.

>

> I understand Motrin/NSAIDs are a big no-no after surgery because the

> combination of NSAIDs with rapid weight loss can damage the liver -

> think it's called " NASH " .

>

> Is Tylenol also not supposed to be taken?

>

> Would appreciate any help in this area as this concerns my husband

> (and I) about the post-op phase.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> , TX

>

>

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