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Codeine doesn't agree with me so stopped taking it and am just on paracetamol. Is it likely that some degree of pain/discomfort will continue for weeks yet? Would love to hear what others have experienced.
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andrew77015 mo95097
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my experience is that at about two weeks i started to feel like i didnt need the painkillers too much (i also stopped codeine but had ibuprofin too as there seemed to be a lot of inflamation)
andrew77015 mo95097
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my experience is that at about two weeks i started to feel like i didnt need the painkillers too much (i also stopped codeine but had ibuprofin too as there seemed to be a lot of inflamation)
fran1968 mo95097
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Stopped codeine after about 2 weeks but came off it gradually ( as per GP's advice ) continued with paracetamol and brufen until week 4.
james56388 mo95097
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I had my surgery two weeks ago and feel that I could come off the painkillers soon. I take paracetamol during the day and additional codeine at night.
From what I understand, everyone is different when it comes to pain relief so don't worry about what other people are doing. Some people only need a week or so, others need the painkillers for many weeks - there are no right or wrong responses. As long as the pain isn't getting significantly worse you can stay on the paracetamol a while. Speak to your GP if you're worried. Good luck in your recovery!
mo95097 james56388
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thanks James - you have reassured me.
mo95097
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thanks Fran and Andrew - that is helpful to know.
I'm waiting for physio input to help me know whether I'm doing too much or too little exercise! Managed 2 lots of about 30 minutes today and feel pleased...
fran1968 mo95097
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Wow ! you are doing really well on the exercise front. I am now 5 weeks post op and manage 45 - 60 minutes each day walking. I think I probably over did it at first and would end up in pain, so be careful ! Frustratingly, since discharge, I am still doing the same physio as I haven't ( and not sure if I will ) be referred to a physiotherapist - don't know if this is the norm o due to Covid. My range and flexibility could do with improvement.
mo95097 fran1968
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Saw a physiotherapist yesterday. I showed him the exercises I had been given to do by the hospital. I think he was a bit surprised at how much I am doing and although he did not tell me I was doing too much, he was clear that I should not push it further. So, I might have been over doing it a bit. If you would like some physio Fran, try asking your surgery or GP to put you on the NHS waiting list. Or you could go privately.....
Has anyone got any thoughts about how to know when to go up and down stairs normally?
james56388 mo95097
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I had the same experience, I'm 3 weeks in and after 2 weeks went to physio expecting him to give me more challenging exercises but he said just carry on, and if anything I was doing too much (which would explain my throbbing leg at night!)
He made the point that you've just had a major bone in your body broken! There's no rush in the first 6 weeks as long as you're doing your basic exercises.
I was pushing myself too hard because I saw so many examples of people online claiming that they were completely back to normal after a couple of weeks, but in fact these people are rare - just listen to your body. As for stairs, that'll all come in time.
fran1968 james56388
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Thanks for sharing your physio experience. I am 6 weeks post op and constantly thinking I should be doing more. This is reassuring.
fran1968 mo95097
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Yes good advice Mo, would like some 'tailored' physio. I am lucky enough to be having my 6 week post op check up face to face next week so will ask my consultant then. I am fairly active but still do stairs one at a time going up and down, it just feels too much of a stretch for now.