Question:
Can we take antiinflamatory meds?

I'm having problems with my left shoulder. I went to my PCP and she is sending me for exrays on thursday. I was wondering if there are any anti-inflamatory (sp) meds out there that we can take on a short term basis? I will certainly call my surgeon and ask him, but I cannot get in touch with him until thursday morning. I just wanted to know if anyone knows if it's possible to take them, or will I have to suffer through. Thanks again. LapRNY 5/15/03    — KellyJeanB (posted on November 9, 2004)

November 9, 2004
HI THERE, ON MY WEBSITE, http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristianWLSJourney/, THERE IS A DATABASE WITH THE DRUGS THAT THE POUCH CAN AND CAN'T HANDLE. I STRAINED MY SHOULDER MUSCLES LIFTING WEIGHTS, AND I TOOK ARNICA MONTANA, AND THIS WORKED WONDERFULLY. IT IS HOMEOPATHIC AND IT CAN BE FOUND AT THE VITAMINE SHOPPE OR HEALTH FOOD STORES. GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS, LORIANN
   — Loriann J.

November 9, 2004
I had a shoulder problem about a year ago and my doctor sent me for a course of physical therapy. Worked very, very well and I didn't have to risk something that might hurt my pouch. Might be worth a shot.
   — Cathy S.