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Hip Replacement Surgery

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Maryrhos
Maryrhos

Hi all

I am on the waiting list for a hip surgery, Can anyone suggest regarding pain killers.

I am on naproxen, and also codydramol, up to 8 daily, they dont seem to work very well.

What worked for you?

Many thanks

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  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy

    Posted

    Hi...a combination of ibuprofen, paracetomol and tramadol worked for me for a while and now 1 week post op they seem to be working as I've no real pain...just swelling and soreness......

    my doctor advised morphine patches if everything else stopped working but i never tried those....

    Chris

  • Maryrhos
    Maryrhos

    Posted

    Congratulations on your op, very pleased that all went well.

    I have tried all of those that you mentioned, perhaps I didn't take them for long enough.

    There is 9 months waiting list for my surgery!!!

    Thank you for your help. Mary

  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy

    Posted

    Hi Mary, fortunately for me I have BUPA cover which costs a fortune but now of course I think is worth every penny!! I made my decision for the op in January and chose 10 th Feb.....must admit the pain in my hip had got to crisis point and I couldn't have gone on for another 9 months. Hope you can get some better pain relief...ask about the patches they might help....

    Chris

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