- no pain meds (1800mg ibuprofen/day) for entire week before surgery! 9th May 2008
... These medications act as blood thinners. Tylenol ( acetaminophine) is generally the safest bet. Your...
... 800mg three times a day. I took the extended release tylenol during the day and then Vicodin at night if I couldn ... bleeding. If you dont have anything stronger than tylenol I would ask your Dr to prescribe something at least ... take anything you can buy over the counter except tylenol because most of them are what they call NSAIDS (Non...
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction 8th May 2008
... that prescribed can actually put you in danger of a tylenol overdose (4,000 mg or 12 per day is the maximum safe...
- 1st TMT Joint Fusion & Bone Graft - Questions 30th April 2008
... hospital overnight for 'pain management'. I can't take Tylenol 3 so hope there is an alternative once I leave the...
- Double bunionectomy this Thursday! 28th April 2008
... this board where people were getting by on simple Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I feel like I need some major mojo...
... doing that I was able to move onto extra strength Tylenol on the 4th day (2 every 4 hours). This was a relief...
- Upcoming surgery and extremely nervous 26th April 2008
... better now only took 3 pain pills today also taking Tylenol to take the edge off I've been up and about a liitle...
- Bunionectomy Pain 23rd April 2008
... then it was manageable and I did not even need the tylenol except at night.. if I really wanted to sleep.. I...
- Pain after foot surgery 17th April 2008
... threshold - went through shoulder surgery with nothing but Tylenol , had an endoscopy down the throat with NO anesthesia...
- different types of bunion pain and why middle of night? 11th April 2008
... really feel the pain. maybe you can take advil or tylenol before bed. i hope something works for you....
- :::sigh::: 8th April 2008
... of time it just throbbed. You could take Aleve or Tylenol too. In the morning I removed the socks and bandaid...
- Have I broken my big toe?! 7th April 2008
... ice it, elevate it, and take something like Aleve or Tylenol ....
- What frustrates you most about foot surgery? 26th March 2008
... like you, can not take OTC anti inflammatories and tylenol does nothing for me. I don't HAVE to take the pain...
- Bilateral Bunionectomy Scheduled for April 28/08 25th March 2008
... to the stronger drugs, Vicaden or Percocet - only Tylenol 3's with codeine....
... around on your rear end safer than crawling. I used Tylenol 3 except for a short time about four or five days ... pain my doctor prescribed Vicodin. Otherwise, the Tylenol was sufficient. Take it regularly, starting even before...
- PTT post op check up 24th March 2008
... meds (i think I have a high pain tolerance) but I use tylenol . Dr. told me this is a "slow heal" because it's all...
- Everything was going soooooo well too...... 22nd March 2008
... widen it. I am now back off the percoset and just take tylenol occasionally. I am 52yrs. old so I am not that young...
- Bunionectom/osteomety v.2 20th March 2008
... having the stitches pulled, I would take two Advil or Tylenol about an hour before you went to knock it down a bit...
- PTT surgery 14th March 2008
... 24 and I have pretty much resigned myself to taking tylenol . The pain is tough but only when I put my foot down...
... making me sick to my stomach so I have opted for just Tylenol . I feel like I am making progress because I have...
- Got the pre-op crazies 7th March 2008
... inflamatories, ever, and my body's not too fond of Tylenol , either. Thank heaven, he didn't question this, and...
... as I am unable to tolerate Advil, NSAIDS, or even Tylenol .
Thus far, it's making me more able to concentrate...
- how long should you be on pain medicine after bunionectomy 3rd March 2008
... By the third day I was only taking 2 extra strength Tylenol (recommended over Ibuprofin by my doctor because it...
- HELP!!!! Need tons of info re: flat foot reconstruction 26th February 2008
... to presribed medications-I'm a health nut and take tylenol or midol for cramps only and a once a year sinus infection...
... am 5 weeks post op while still in pain enough where tylenol does not take the edge off and the heavy duty pain...
... to work especially if there is consistent pain. Did Tylenol work or did not work for you? I know u mentioned that...
... and a ton of moving around and then I usually take 4 tylenol and it takes some of the edge away. I was perscribed ... today tylenol with codine so I can work and take meds. The other...
- Screw Realignment After Bunionectomy 22nd February 2008
... manageable. By day 4 I was able to just use extra strength Tylenol ....
- foot & ankle fusion questions 20th February 2008
... about Advil and Aleve. I've been taking them or Tylenol Arthritis every day and wonder now if that has anything...
- when I can work after bunion surgery 18th February 2008
... two in the morning, a Vicodin and an extra strength Tylenol at noon and just 2 Tylenol the rest of that day and...
- 2 new surgeries 28th January 2008
... bed). Was able to go with just two Extra Strength Tylenol every four hours by the third day. Every day gets...
... Debbie: I would just make sure to take some Tylenol (or whatever you're allowed) before PT... just in...
- PTTD Surgery Recovery???? 24th January 2008
... now and then, if I have a rough day...I will take a Tylenol Extra Strength or Motrin. If those do not help and...
- Flatfoot reconstruction - What to expect in healing? 13th January 2008
... I know it sounds crazy but after that I just took Tylenol . After about a month I only took Tylenol before I...
- ingrown toenail, gout & PAIN! 11th January 2008
... does nothing for the pain. I was told to just take Tylenol .
Two questions:
1. Can an ingrown toenail or...
... back to normal. And I would try Aleve instead of the Tylenol . It's better on joint pain....
- Little toe TRAUMA-Go 4 Reset or just tape... Advice? 13th December 2007
... taped it again. I take one aleve and one arthritis tylenol daily for my back, which helps with the toe.
My...
- Surgery for PTTD...scheduled and waiting 10th December 2007
... easier and a little less pain. I now manage pain with tylenol during the day (advil and such prevents/hinders bone...
... did you have to take meds or could you just take tylenol ?? (I can only take tylenol right now not anti inflammatorie...
... through the process before. I was told to take a Tylenol beforehand, and I did. Don't know if I really needed...
... week or so. I have had a little too much pain that tylenol is not working and too little pain to take either...
... 75, which is very, very mild but a little more than Tylenol . It has tylenol in it, too. It wasn't enough to...
... t like how I feel when I am on them. Unfortunately tylenol just isn't cutting it by the end of the day. I am...
... for several months before the surgery. I don't find Tylenol the best of pain relievers.
I am having leg cramps...
... really worked well for me as it is 1/2 narcotic and 1/2 tylenol . So I didn't have a lot of grogginess. I could work...
... None during the day I need to work. But I am taking tylenol 3. PT just started today I did the eval which consisted...
... weak on the good leg is starting to ache. I only take tylenol occasionally so it isn't really pain as much as discomfort...
- getting ready for second mid-foot fusion 27th November 2007
... had felt soreness like this, I probably would take Tylenol or Motrin, but now, I'm just used to it everyday....
- Had Bunion Surgery on 2nd Nov 2007 3rd November 2007
... try taking advil or tylenol for the pain. stiffness is to be expected, but now...
- what is wrong with my foot 29th October 2007
... burns like it is on fire I've take some motrin,and tylenol but nothing seems to work. The more I stand on it...
- Tarsometatarsal joints (midfoot fusion) surgery 27th October 2007
... mental challenge to get started with it. I also take Tylenol before the pain develops to any great extent rather...
- brostrom surgery- help! 24th October 2007
... ice cooler, so that helped a lot. I was prescribed Tylenol #3, but I didn't use that much. I slept most of the...
- Post-Bunionectomy Screw Removal 15th October 2007
... pain. Needless to say, I have not even had to take tylenol .
I had my post-op appt today with my pod, and...
- 9 Weeks Post-Lapidus Full Weight-bearing questions 10th October 2007
... support and then felt like I should stop. Took 2 tylenol . I figure I will try again later today. Also, since...
... support and then felt like I should stop. Took 2 tylenol . I figure I will try again later today. Also, since...
- MTPJ Joint Fusion Story 2nd October 2007
... getting better and I haven't even been talking any Tylenol or ibuprofen.
Oh, Debbie, try chosing quick reply...
- post - Lapidus weightbearing questions 30th September 2007
... with the cam boot. If the foot gets sore, I took two tylenol 325mg to sleep. I think I started to drive at about...
- 2 broken heels - anyone been through this? 28th September 2007
... ve needed since the surgery has been an occasional Tylenol . I try to keep my feet elevated as much as possible...
- Finally Got my Surgery Date - Talus OCD Drilling 23rd September 2007
... needed 1 or 2 more prescription pain pills before Tylenol was enough.
I had surgery on a Thursday and was...
- my podiatrist doesn't need to see me anymore 10 weeks post-op 25th August 2007
... let you know by throbbing. Some nights I took two tylenol 325mg tabs, but it was never too bad at all (there...
- 26hrs post-op Austin Bunionectomy and no pain??? 18th August 2007
... in the bud quickly though. I did take a couple of Tylenol (acetaminophen) this morning, but I probably didn...
... live with it, but decided that I might as well pop a Tylenol 3 instead, just to see what happens. Otherwise, I...
- 6 broken foot bones 18th August 2007
... the day as well as some OTC anti-inflamitory such as tylenol . (remember when using an anti-inflamitory to follow...
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Surgery Recovery Update 17th August 2007
... any pains, I don't dare take Advil or Aleve...and Tylenol does squat. So, I still end up taking a Percocet...
- How do you sleep? 16th August 2007
... DarvocetN worked very well on pain for patients.
It has Tylenol in it therefore it does not have any Advil type of ... chemicals.
It is a mild narcotic.
I found that Tylenol worked much better on my bone pain that Advil type...
- Procedure for deciding on bunion surgery?? 9th August 2007
... I was on percocet for about a week and then used tylenol to control the pain.
All of this depends on what...
- Calcaneal Osteotomy, numbness in foot. 7th August 2007
... of time on the couch with my foot up. I am down to Tylenol 1's every 4 to 6 hours, wishing I had something slightly...
... so don't worry that it's permanent.
What are Tylenol 1's? Tylenol with Codeine (Tylenol 3 here)? I was...
- Foot Pain after broken ankle 6th August 2007
... felt the foot throbbing or sore at bedtime, I took Tylenol . My method may be slower than other people on these...
- Ankle Surgery 1st August 2007
... 25,and here's my experience in a nutshell:
- Took Tylenol 3 because I was told to,but didn't need very much...
- did I over-do it? 31st July 2007
... would not be able to sleep. I usually would take some Tylenol 650mg before bedtime. Someone on the healthboards...
- after surgery issues 25th July 2007
... not have a problem prescribing it for you.
Also, Tylenol just seemed to work better on bone pain than advil...
... doctor said I could also load up on extra strength Tylenol , and take that in combination with the Percocet, and...
- surgery over - I'm home 23rd July 2007
... tolerate something in the same class like Vicodin or Tylenol Codeine #3. Some patients may need a pain killer...
... over-the-counter sleep aid as well as extra strength Tylenol . This way I had good sleeps, no nausea/itching whatsoever...
... really works well on bone pain.
I also discovered that Tylenol works much better on bone pain than the Advil type...
- Talking Amputation once more... 18th July 2007
... narcotic pain killers due to intolerance and cannot take tylenol , advil or alieve die to liver issues... live and bear...
- Anyone have surgery to remove Plantar Wart? Questions... 15th July 2007
... night. I found myself rotating between Advil and Tylenol to manage the pain.
What I found odd about the ... If not, maybe taking a non-narcotic painkiller like Tylenol would "take the edge off" enough where you would still...
- Getting stitches removed 5th July 2007
... no great pain at all, I wouldn't even have needed a tylenol for it. Unless you have very deep stitches or something...
- Eleven more days 29th June 2007
... maybe because it an anitinflamatory-dont use it. take tylenol for pain. i am sure it did not cause any healing...
- question on ortho's 23rd June 2007
... -extreme - pain in my feet deep bone pain and tylenol and motrin don't touch the pain at all....any way...
- Pain after post-op visit 21st June 2007
... for me to take in the meantime. (I had been using Tylenol 3.) I would not hestiate to use the Darvocet for a...
- Flat Foot Reconstruction Surgery--Share your advice & experiences please! 17th June 2007
... off it. After that time I mainly took Ibuprophen or Tylenol as needed and that worked for me just to make it feel...
... I've been off of pain meds except the occasional Tylenol for some time, and I'm sleeping throught the night...
- Pardon my basic bunion surgery questions... 12th June 2007
... thought it would be! I have survived on ibuprofen and tylenol the entire time. My doctor gave me a prescription...
- I am having bunion surgery on Wednesday, what should I expect? 11th June 2007
... pain Rx and just take something like Advil, Aleve or Tylenol ? Oh, also, is there any chance you picked up a gastrointes...
... pain Rx and just take something like Advil, Aleve or Tylenol ? Oh, also, is there any chance you picked up a gastrointes...
... pretty good.
MY MAIN MESSAGE IS THAT I FOUND THAT TYLENOL WORKED MUCH BETTER ON THE BONE PAIN THAN THE ADVIL...
... Thanks for the suggestions. I switched to Tylenol instead of Ibuprofen for the bone pain and it works ... in more pain than when I was taking ibuprofen, the Tylenol definately helps and I have not had a fever since...
... switched to Aleve after reading your message because Tylenol probably wouldn't be enough after all the abuse my...
- advise in pain meds after surgery 10th June 2007
... Hands down the Darvoct worked wonderful.
Darvocet has Tylenol in it and I found the Tylenol worked much better on...
- Foot surgery and medication 27th May 2007
... give him any more pain pills and told him to take Tylenol . He works 4-10 hr days and can put his foot up but...
- Foot Fungus and Lamisil side effects 24th May 2007
... The Dr. said it was no harder on you than taking a Tylenol . I have no idea how long the rash and taste disorder...
- My Appointment With The OS 8th May 2007
... because the painkiller prescription that I got is Tylenol 3 which I've had before (well,Tylenol 2),and I know ... Buster I'll be able to avoid taking too much of the Tylenol ....
... and the On-Q Pain Buster,so that helps a lot,plus my Tylenol NO. 3.I'm pretty groggy as an after effect of the ... anesthesia and the Tylenol ,but that's all.The only time I really get much pain...
... seeing as I have minimal pain,and I've only taken 4 Tylenol so far (I took 2 when I got home because my nurse...
... pain.Now it's not too bad.I'm taking between 1 and 2 Tylenol a day along with some ibuprofen for swelling.The worst...
... ibuprofen now,and depending on my pain level,maybe some Tylenol 3 when I go to bed....
... pain.Now it's not too bad.I'm taking between 1 and 2 Tylenol a day along with some ibuprofen for swelling.The worst...
... up in when you sleep on a couch!
Do you think that Tylenol or Advil would be better to take before bed?...
- Surgery over! Doing great! 3rd May 2007
... a strong pain medicine, but I haven't needed it. Tylenol is doing just fine. I'll see my doctor again on Monday...
- Pain on the top of my foot when walking 1st May 2007
... elevated, but I wake up with more pain. I've tried Tylenol , and that isn't really helping.
If you have any...
... have not rubbed anything on my foot, but I have taken Tylenol , with no help....
- Constant pain at work. 27th April 2007
... my entire foot. I am also taking maximum doses of tylenol each day... 2 when I leave for work at 4 in the morning...
- Happy Endings-please Share!! 22nd April 2007
... now i usually take nothing, if i do have some hurt tylenol does the trick! i would not hesitate to do it again...
- Going To See An Orthpoedic Surgeon 21st April 2007
... Naprosyn for the inflammation,and was instructed to take Tylenol for the pain,and rest,ice and elevate.Although my...
... to the pool and back.BAD IDEA.I'm completely out of Tylenol right now,and the Naproxen is only helping to a certain...
- permanant loss after subtalar fusion 11th April 2007
... existing condition...i was told by the surgeon to take tylenol instead of advil or aleve. something about blood thinning...
... appreciate how important healthy feet are.
The Tylenol v Ibubrofen thing I believe only matters before and...
- Injury in Both Feet From Poorly-Made Orthotics 9th April 2007
... and ice doesn't help much. I am taking Advil and Tylenol . Does this sound like I could have broken toes? ...
- post subtalar fusion 7th April 2007
... still a long ways off. i dont take any meds other than tylenol , but i have noticed aches, especially the first 15...
- Sprained Ankle 24th March 2007
... possible,going to PT,taking Naprosyn for swelling,and Tylenol for pain,and hoping that it gets to the point so that...
... possible,going to PT,taking Naprosyn for swelling,and Tylenol for pain,and hoping that it gets to the point so that ... held it off as long as possible),wore an Aircast,took Tylenol and Naproxen,and taped it for rehearsals and performances...
... and I'm taking Naproxen prescribed by my doctor,and Tylenol also,so I can't take any more meds.
...And my ankle...
... switching to Ibuprofen insteqad of the Naproxin and Tylenol . Some folks do beter on one than another. Also do...
- Flat Feet Reconstructive Surgery 13th March 2007
... second foot has minimal pain (not even enough for a tylenol ), but I think I really overdue it. I should rest more...
- Surgery Scheduled For Monday. 9th March 2007
... but it made me nauseaous so today I'm just taking ES tylenol . Maybe, tonight I will take a percocet when I go...
... pill alternativies. Thus far I can't take Darvon, Tylenol # 3 or Vicodin. They all make me sick.
Foot was...
... with the pin in hurts. So far today only taking ES tylenol . I am icing it 15 minutes 5 times a day behind the...
... few times I supplemented this with extra strength Tylenol and also before bed, half of an over the counter sleep...
... the Mobic. Hopefully, that will cut down on the ES tylenol I have been taking. I only take Percocet when I go...
