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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
Chronic Pain | Last Active: 7 hours ago | Replies (7051)Comment receiving replies
Hi All!!
I don't know if you remember a message I posted the other day.
After a week, my pain from my lumbar surgery was getting worse instead of better.
I was given opioids to manage the pain.
However, my hubby and I were afraid for me to write take the prescribed dosage of 1 tablet every 4 hours because of all the news about addiction.
Anyway, after so many responses from members, I decided to follow the directions but my hubby still did not feel good about it.
I finally called the doctor.
I was told exactly what I told here, I need to stay ahead of the pain.
That means I take my pain meds, 1 every 4 hours (4 a day), and walk.
Yesterday, I started the plan and I started feeling improvement immediately.
So, we are both OK with following the instructions.
BTW....I told the doc that it would be helpful if these instructions and possible side effects were told to patient before surgery.
Anyway, just wanted to chceck in with everyone and thank you for all the input you have shared!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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I am glad you are finding relief. I too had problems due to sensitive stomach..the only one I could handle was a low dose of prescribed Hydrocodone or known as Vicodin for severe low back pain. I was too take two a day and it helped the pain for six hours. I was also on Methocarbamol or Flexerall (muscle relaxers) and Naproxen 500, for seven years. Pain meds are notorious for causing severe constipation..so had to take Movantik and Senna. I got tired of constipation all the time, and went off pain medication cold turkey, and I fear I have ruined my digestive system..I have not been the same since going off of them..over a year ago. Now, I have gotten IBS, worsening constipation, severe weight loss, sometimes nausea. If someone (pain mgt Doctor) would have told me this, would never have gone on pain medication.
When I had hip replacements I took pain meds every 4 hours but I became very costipated so be sure to stay on top of that if you can
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@grandmar Yeah!!!! Glad to hear you're doing well, and wishing you nothing but success, more each day!
Ginger