Originally Posted by
TOBEY32
I have my hernia surgery next Thursday. Never dawned on me the painkiller may affect my kidneys. Will of course ask dr's nurse what they have given in the past, but do you know of one? Was told Tramadol would be ok for kidneys, but may not be strong enough in the pain relief-department. Thanks for any info.
David
P.S. Was told most anything in smaller doses if only taken as/when needed might would be the only option.
I have Stage 3 kidney disease and had hernia surgery a few months ago. It was not a problem for me to use the pain relief they prescribed. I used the two VDub mentioned. I found I like the Tramadol the best. Because of excess swelling and inflammation due to my health issues I had to go back on it for a longer period of time to assist in the healing of the surgery and my kidney function remained stable. Years ago I had to take mega dosage of Ibuprofen when the Wegs attacked my eyes and it did cause kidney damage but not nearly as much as the Wegs did later. Doctors tell me to take Tyenol if I need light pain relief as that is safer for the kidneys.
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