Pain Killers (not for c diff)

[sevla]

Hi there, this is a stupid question..but am afraid of taking any sort of pills other than Dificid at the moment. A question mainly for the ladies - is it ok to take a pain killer for menstrual cramps while on Dificid? What kind? I get horrible cramps and need something! :(

[NikaNik]

Hi, Sevla! I'm currently PMSing so I feel ya! My GI said Advil, Motrin and Tylenol were okay to take (I prefer Advil). Feel better soon!

[getwellsoon]

Always check with your own Dr. but mine said the same thing, all those Niki mentioned were fine to take. I used Advil and Tylenol and they really helped me. Hope you do better.

[sevla]

Thank you both! The heating pad helped me feel better but now I know I take pills if the cramps get worse. I don't dare call my doctor again - she is a little tired of my many questions!

[Lisa33]

My doctor also said that Ibuprofen or Tylenol was fine to take. I took advil every time I had menstrual cramps, even with c-diff. I couldn't bear to suffer with that too! :-)

-Lisa

[sevla]

Thanks, Lisa! I know, right??!! It's enough suffering with one to have to have to endure additional pain/cramps! Thanks again.

[Bobbie]

Stick with the OTC pain killers recommended if possible. The script ones can slow down the GI tract and cause other problems.