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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: amymeri on June 30, 2006, 09:15:44 am
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I had my surgery 11 weeks ago. I was told not to take aspirin or ibuprofen for a month after surgery. I would like to take some now for the aching in my face on the parayzed side but I am afraid to take it!
What are the chances I couild have a brain bleed now?
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I took one tablet of Ibuprophen for headache at three month post op and only once a day. If you need more pain killer I'd use extra strength Tylenol. I used very warm compresses (wash cloth wrung out) on my aching face a couple of times a day. The face pain does relent. It seemed to be a phase of my recovery, not long.
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I was taking ibuprofen around the clock as prescribed by the doctor after my retrosig. Aspirin I could see but I'd think ibuprofen would be ok. Yes, I agree with Boppie...warm compresses help with the face and neck pain.
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I was told to use Tylenol . Tylenol is acetaminophen, not ibuprofen. I was given Tylenol with codeine to take home after surgery but used very little of it. The extra strength Tylenol (without codeine, non prescription) works for me.
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Thanks everyone
I was given hydrocodone with tylenol after the surgery but only took it 2-3 days after I got home. I take tylenol once every 10 days or so, but crave Ibuprofen because it works better for me. I think I am fine to take it...I think my post surgery anxiety is just kicking in!
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I had my surgery 11 weeks ago. I was told not to take aspirin or ibuprofen for a month after surgery. I would like to take some now for the aching in my face on the parayzed side but I am afraid to take it!
What are the chances I couild have a brain bleed now?
Likely remote - but I'm not a physician so what do I know? ;)
It would seem that the original restrictions on taking asprin and ipuprofen have 'expired' in your case (11 weeks - almost 3 months - post-op) and the moderate use of ibuprofen (less than 800 milligrams per 24 hours) - if not asprin - will probably not cause any 'brain bleeding' at this late date. However, you need direct advice from a qualified physician, specific to your situation.
A call to your surgeon's office or even your primary-care physicians office can very likely give you the assurance and information you need on this issue. I highly recommend you make that call.
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Yep, call the Doc. You never know what reasons specific to you that he didn't want you to take/do a particular thing so best be sure and give them a call. Hope you're feeling better.
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Agreed...check with your doctor. I'm also 11 weeks since surgery and have been taken Ibuprofen ever since I came home to help with facial pain and some swelling. But everyone is different and your doctor will know what is appropriate in your specific situation. I've had a really great recovery so they have let me do just about anything I want to do. Check with your doctor before changing anything they told you to do...this old man's advice for the day.