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It has been 3 weeks since my thyroid surgery is it ok to take asprin or ibuproin for pain or headache now ?

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Yes you Can: The surgical wound must have healed and there is no bleeding or drainage, you can safely take ibuprophen for headache.

Dr Hutchman agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: No problem at this time.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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