Ankle Fusion post op 2 weeks and severe burning pain in the joint
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I just woke up in the middle of the night with severe burning pain located in and around the joint area. I am in agony. I have it elevated and took 2 hydro morph and 2 Tylenol. I am out of T3's which worked and the pain was manageable but I was taking 10-12 per day to be comfortable but not without pain. I had to stop the hydro morph because it makes me physically ill to the point of headaches and severe bouts of vomiting so I started the T3's. The pain is subsiding now but I know it is just a matter of time before I am crawling to the bathroom to be sick. Are there any other pain medications available that I won't have to take so many of or don't make me so sick?
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cheryl96314 krista_54001
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krista_54001 cheryl96314
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Thank you Cheryl. The pain eventually subsided after taking the hydro morph and I am getting more T3's prescribed so I hope to keep the pain under control now. My husband had the same procedure done but did not experience this type of pain. He was fortunate enough to be off all pain medication after 4 days. I suppose I was scared there was a problem but it appears this type of pain is quite common. I hope you recover quickly and are up and around like new soon!
sean94558 krista_54001
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Hi I'm 16 weeks ttc open ankle fusion i was in cast for 7 weeks 7 weeks in a air walker 2 weeks now in a normal shoe still in pain but not as bad as it was still on crutches .im sorry to tell u this but ur in for a very long hard ride . Just try to see things week on in . Take wot u need to take to get through I'm 50 year old strong fit male .but I'm really struggling . Get comfy good luck 😊
krista_54001 sean94558
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sean94558 krista_54001
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U to x.im sorry to sound blunt but there is no point playing it down .uve had a major op and it's going to take time .plz don't rush things .and omg 3 young kids aswell . I hope Uve got all the support u need . Like I said try to see improvements week on week good luck I'm here if u need me 👍.