co codamol

[starr]

hi, just a quick question,,,,i know we have to avoid certain painkillers after gastric bypass but does anyone know if its ok to take co codamol? i asked my nurse but shes unsure , will ask doc next time i see him , but was hoping someone might have the answer , xxxxxx

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

hi, just a quick question,,,,i know we have to avoid certain painkillers after gastric bypass but does anyone know if its ok to take co codamol? i asked my nurse but shes unsure , will ask doc next time i see him , but was hoping someone might have the answer , xxxxxx

I asked my doctor & she said it was fine but not to take anti inflamatories such as Ibuprofen & I have had them a couple of times & was fine xx

 

[djdave]

yes that`s fine i was given that when leavening hospital soluble one though

 

[Mecca123]

I'm on 400 mg of tramdol a day this is question I've got ask on my pre op on 8th dec it a worry can't cope with pain without it Plus meds for cholesterol and being a diabetic

 

[angiemason]

i didn't know there was a restriction on pain killers i suppose we have to be careful of ones with coedine as they can make you constipated, but then co codamol has it in so maybe not xx

 

[MrsSAFC]

i was given co codamol (spelt) and codine in hosp xx

 

[happy days]

I'm on 400 mg of tramdol a day this is question I've got ask on my pre op on 8th dec it a worry can't cope with pain without it Plus meds for cholesterol and being a diabetic

I used to take 6 tramodol a day since op don't take a thing now. Took one a few weeks ago to try and numb toothache and reacted badly with them so be careful afterwards.

 

[amg]

I was discharged with it but just told to watch for constipation!
am xx

 

[Karlos]

Only issue with it is as some have said the codeine can cause constipation, so it might be an idea to ask your GP for some Movicol to have on standby just in case. Trust me an impacted faecal load is nobody's idea of fun.

 

[starr]

thanks everyone ,,as always a great help ,,,,x

 

[hopelesscase]

yep its fine its inflammatory like ibuprofen, asprin and voltrol that you have to avoid. i get paracetamol and codeine separate from my dr. if the paracetamol isnt strong enough i can then take the codeine as well but if you are on something stronger to begin with there is nothing to top up with.

 

[amy_m]

Are you able to take tramadol after the op just I can't take anything else x

 

[starr]

yes , i was given tramadol when i was discharged from hospital x

 

[shelbell]

I take tramadol daily and have no problems. I can't take codeine any more though, I'm now allergic to it (as well as penicillin), as a result of the bypass. But I also have fibromyalgia which affects how your body responds to medication.

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[weeble]

Why can't you take Ibuprofen? I have a really strong gag reflex and the round sugar coated ibuprofen are the easiest ones for me to swallow. I haven't found any paracetamol that is that shape.

 

[shelbell]

Because NSAIDs in any form cause ulcers and affect the stomach lining. Post bypass you have all these new manufactured joins, which are very susceptible to ulceration. Even ibuprofen suppositories and gel have a bad effect on the tummy!

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[Magsy]

Try the paracetamol caplets they are easy to swallow x

 

[Karlos]

NSAIDs None Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as Shellbell said cause damage to your stomach lining and your stomach capacity post op is much smaller too which compounds the problem. Even NSAID patches stuck on the outside of your body will eventually damage your stomach lining. Some doctors will prescribe them post op in extreme cases most will not.