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topsy · 5th May, 2009

I am confident that there is someone out there who can answer my question. The thing is i have had fibromyalgia for 9yrs and i have pain all over my body (and it has been like that for the last 9yrs).

I have been taking anti-inflammatory tablets for all of that time too (with the odd steriod injection - but i stopped them i put too much weight on). I have been reading that some anti-inflammatory's can stop you losing weight.

So are there any WLS who can answer my question

Brunetteandred · 5th May, 2009

Hi Topsy,

Shel may be able to help you as she suffers with the same or similar condition (and is now busy growing a baby!). I know that post-bypassers cannot ake anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen. Am not sure of the weight-gain/loss issue.

thinkbethin · 5th May, 2009

Hi Topsy, sorry I can't help but did'nt want to read and run. Hope you get the answers you are looking for though.
xxxGaynorxxx

moonflower · 5th May, 2009

Hi Topsy

Just wanted to say cant offer any advice regarding anti-inflams as I cant take them. I have just had to up my oramorph again and at the moment dont want to start any other tabs. Hope you getting enough rest.

I sure Shel or someone else will be able to offer some good advice.

Keep on Keeping on

Ali

shelbell · 5th May, 2009

Hello

Yup I have fibro too, and used to take diclofenac. I swapped to di-hydra-codeine pre op, as the diclofenac gave me a bad tummy.

Post bypass, you can't take any Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as these irritate the stomach and can cause ulceration along the staple line. This includes the 'profen and 'bufren range of meds (ibuprofen ketoprofen etc) and the diclofenac range too. You also can't take aspirin.

You can take codeine based meds, and stronger things like tramadol. The 'dols and the 'mols basically!

I found that my pain levels dropped almost immediately post op. I stopped taking painkillers the day I was discharged and have only needed them on one or two occasions. I took 1 dihydracodeine tablet a few months back and developed an insatiable itch all over my face lol. Your tolerance for painkillers changes dramatically post op!

These days, if I need painkillers I find paracetemol to be sufficient. I know that probably sounds ludicrous to you now, as it would have done to me pre-op, but it is honestly true.

It would be a good idea to talk to your consultant or GP, whoever manages your fibro, now to try some alternatives so you know you'll have your pain under control immediately post op.

topsy · 5th May, 2009

Thanks Shel - I thought it might be something like that, i was taken of diclofenic last year and changed to Naprosyn and another tablet that basically helps against irritation of the stomach lining. I know i have to stop taking these prior to op and yes when the time comes will ask the medics in the know about my future with these type of drugs. Thank you also to Red, Gaynor and Moonflower for just caring x

Brunetteandred · 5th May, 2009

S'ok Tops, if we don't know what/how ourselves, there's a good chance we will know who, how or where and signpost or holler to them!

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moonflower Likes to post moonflower's Profile Albums moonflower's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th February, 2009 Location: Staffs Posts: 480 Thanks: 78 Thanked 73 Times in 73 Posts Rep Power: 12 Surgery Date: 16/3/10	Hi Topsy Just wanted to say cant offer any advice regarding anti-inflams as I cant take them. I have just had to up my oramorph again and at the moment dont want to start any other tabs. Hope you getting enough rest. I sure Shel or someone else will be able to offer some good advice. Keep on Keeping on Ali Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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shelbell Proudly maintaining shelbell's Profile Albums shelbell's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: 23rd September, 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 6,810 Thanks: 128 Thanked 601 Times in 530 Posts Rep Power: 856 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 16th July 2008 Height: 5' 11" Gender: Female Start Date: 1st July 2008 Start Weight: 289lb Current Weight: 154lb Goal Weight: 172lb Goal Date: 27th April 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 40.3 Current BMI: 21.5 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 135lb Weight to Lose: -18lb % Lost: 46.71% %EWL: 122.2%	Hello Yup I have fibro too, and used to take diclofenac. I swapped to di-hydra-codeine pre op, as the diclofenac gave me a bad tummy. Post bypass, you can't take any Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as these irritate the stomach and can cause ulceration along the staple line. This includes the 'profen and 'bufren range of meds (ibuprofen ketoprofen etc) and the diclofenac range too. You also can't take aspirin. You can take codeine based meds, and stronger things like tramadol. The 'dols and the 'mols basically! I found that my pain levels dropped almost immediately post op. I stopped taking painkillers the day I was discharged and have only needed them on one or two occasions. I took 1 dihydracodeine tablet a few months back and developed an insatiable itch all over my face lol. Your tolerance for painkillers changes dramatically post op! These days, if I need painkillers I find paracetemol to be sufficient. I know that probably sounds ludicrous to you now, as it would have done to me pre-op, but it is honestly true. It would be a good idea to talk to your consultant or GP, whoever manages your fibro, now to try some alternatives so you know you'll have your pain under control immediately post op. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My Gastric Bypass Blog Goal reached 27th April 2009

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topsy Really Likes to post topsy's Profile Albums topsy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2009 Location: Heath Hayes - Cannock Posts: 1,439 Thanks: 99 Thanked 140 Times in 116 Posts Rep Power: 139 Surgery Type: Gastric bypass Surgery Date: 14th June 2009 Start Weight: 308lb Current Weight: 275lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: whenever i get there Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 33lb Weight to Lose: 121lb % Lost: 10.71%	Thanks Shel - I thought it might be something like that, i was taken of diclofenic last year and changed to Naprosyn and another tablet that basically helps against irritation of the stomach lining. I know i have to stop taking these prior to op and yes when the time comes will ask the medics in the know about my future with these type of drugs. Thank you also to Red, Gaynor and Moonflower for just caring x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Weight loss from pre-op diet - 14lbs (13th June 09)

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Brunetteandred Officially a loser Brunetteandred's Profile Albums Brunetteandred's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th April, 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 2,737 Thanks: 38 Thanked 123 Times in 100 Posts Rep Power: 275 Consultant: Mr. Amir Khan Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Bypass all the way Surgery Date: 1st April 2009 Height: 5' 6" Start Weight: 308lb Current Weight: 223lb Goal Weight: 161lb Goal Date: When it happens BMI Information: Start BMI: 49.7 Current BMI: 36 Goal BMI: 26 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 85lb Weight to Lose: 62lb % Lost: 27.6% %EWL: 55.3%	S'ok Tops, if we don't know what/how ourselves, there's a good chance we will know who, how or where and signpost or holler to them! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them more. (Oscar Wilde) http://www.wlsurgery.com/bronze-diar...n-restart.html [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] My Weight Chart: >

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