Beth,
I've also been presribed several antibiotics that require some major juggling of calcium & vitamins so it is important for everyone to read those pages they get at the pharm with different antibiotics. Cipro has multiple issues that affect absorption, on top of our own absorption issues. Thanks so much for this info, I had a few meds changed pre-Op to be ready for post surgery issues because of your post.
Re:NSAID users... my GBS required all of my NSAIDs be DCd 3 weeks pre-Op and I still can't take any nearly 2 months P/0 even though I have severe degenerative joint disease in my knees, back, neck & hands. My Rheumatologist was the first to suggest this surgery to improve the problems, but no one has had any suggestions of how to manage the increased pain without the NSaids. I'm taking more pain meds in the interim but I was under the impression that my topical cotisone injections into the joints would still be OK after 3-4 months. I guess I need to look into that.
I can't help my concerns either but I'd suggest you discuss them with your doctors prior to the surgery so you have some plan in mind.
For Migraines...there are many effective anti migraine meds on the market that you can get by prescription and some people find that the Tylenol with caffeine is more effective for headaches. I personally have never found TYlenol products, or advil to be of any help with a severe headache but I take a tablet with the caffeine & tylenol that does help (not as much as the aspirin & caffeine but pretty good).
I hope this is of some help with the medicine complexities we all face with GBS.
TriciaB
To everyone....don't assume your PCP or surgeon will know all of these medication issues or most medication interractions. My PCP and my Pain management docs were very happy when I brought Beths info in PreOp to review my meds with them. I often ask about medicine interractions since I know it is complex, but I'm frequently referred to the pharmacist because they don't know. I've taken many meds over the past 10 years and I've found my own research to be hugely invaluable in pointing out problems with medications that have been ordered for me. YOU NEED TO BE YOUR Own Best Advocate and stay informed, most especially if you are in an HMO where doctors are seeing large volumes of patients.
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