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Originally Posted by AprilShowers
I did not know any of this information.. it seems that if its so important your surgeon should inform you.. as I have been taking Aleve quite often. Any information on what it actually does which can cause damage?
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April, Aleve is a NSAIDs. It can cause ulcers in your pouch. Actually it can cause ulcers for ANYONE but because we have so much less stomach surface it just magnifies the damage to the pouch lining. It can eat right into the lining of the pouch.
We should NEVER be taking any NSAIDs without some kind of protectant like Carafate.
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