What pain meds work well for Gastric bypass patients?

@maliakajeme I read your other post. it seems like most of us are going through a lot of things with our bodies at once. I hope you find answers that will help you get relief from your pain.

ZeeGee

Oh @maliakajeme, how I do sympathize with your pain! Though I moderate this group, I had a Roux N Y in 2007 and went through the exact same thing that it sounds like you are experiencing. I think a lot of it has to do with the actual procedure. I have linked up with several patients that have had it and experience severe pain that was approached with pain medication and muscle relaxers.

May I ask, did you have a laparoscopic or open operation?

I had rny 12 years ago. All is going super well with that still at weight. My question is this. I am having “golfers elbow” I only take Tylenol is it ok to take aleve?

Hiya! I have had this on both elbows to the point of surgery to correct it, but in answer to your question, we are not supposed to take Aleve or any other NSAIDS whether over the counter or RX due to the potential harm to our stomachs. You can try Voltaren gel as it is topical and does not absorb much into the bloodstream at all and does provide some relief. Have you been to the doctor? If not consider seeing an orthopedist as they can give you a steroid injection that may calm down the inflammation for a while and/or prescribe what kind of brace may provide some relief. Good luck.

@momther
My doctor said absolutely not, ever.
No meds that have any kind of blood thinners.
I take Tylenol Arthritis.
It is not like Advil or anything like that, but it does help.
Ronnie

@momther Welcome back to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.

You had gastric bypass 12 years ago and you have been able to maintain your weight. Congrats on your success.

You are wondering if it is you can take Aleve?

Members like @fourof5zs @ejayne01 @sandytoes14 @judipogo @shrinkerbell have experience discussing this topic and may be able to help.

@grandmar and @aprilarlady said that their providers advised them to not take Aveve. Since you asked the question, may I ask if this is the advice your provider gave you as well?

Good Afternoon. My bariatric surgeon told me way back in 2005 about having to stay away from the NSAIDS. Being that I have a lot of joint issues and have had since my 20's that has been a big problem for me. Do I take any? On rare occasions. I've taken too much tylenol over the years and now have to stay away from that as well, so I take pain med every day that does NOT contain either. I have to have something to be able to function. I have had a couple 30 lb regains in all these years but always take it back off. I'm in one of those periods now due to being stuck at home almost a year now thanks to this pandemic, but working on it. We can do this! God Bless!

@erikas
The advice given to me regarding NSAIDS was recent.
I am 4 1/4 yrs. out from the sleeve.
Ronnie

@aprilarlady
I was given the same advice. I have issues with pain, too.
I take Tylenol Arthritis twice a day.
It helps some days better than others.
But what can you take that does NOT contain ANY NSAIDS?
Ronnie

Hi Ronnie. I'm sorry you are having pain issues too. Daily chronic pain can wear you out, I know that. I take a pain med called Nucynta ER twice a day. It sure doesn't get rid of the pain as I have pain in multiple joints, but it at least makes it tolerable most days. They have two versions. Nucynta is for acute pain, like after surgery, or injury and for short term. Nucynta ER is extended release and for daily chronic pain patients like me. There is no generic yet, and it is very expensive, but I have a manufacturer coupon card I use and even after insurance, and using the card, it still costs $100 a month, but that is due to the strength. The lower doses cost much less with the coupon card. I've been on it several years, so the strength has increased over the years as I'm aging and getting more arthritic joints etc. It starts at 50Mg twice a day and maxes out at 250mg twice a day. I am at the 200 mg dose. Look it up to see if in would adversely interact with anything else you may be taking before considering asking your doc about it. God Bless.