Lack of sleep and pain after hip replacement surgery
Posted , 6 users are following.
I am experiencing lack of sleep and hip pain especially at night after hip replacement surgery - over 4 weeks ago.
1 like, 12 replies
Posted , 6 users are following.
I am experiencing lack of sleep and hip pain especially at night after hip replacement surgery - over 4 weeks ago.
1 like, 12 replies
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kimberley38758 arlene_68088
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What pain meds are you on? If on the correct level you should not be in pain, only slight discomfort at times. Make sure that you elevate your legs and apply ice packs which will also help reduce discomfort.
Talk to your doctor about increasing your meds. You need to be comfortable in order to get up and move around, which is very important. You will also be able to sleep without much trouble as well.
Best of luck
arlene_68088 kimberley38758
Posted
I've been taking extra strength Tylenol at night only -
kimberley38758 arlene_68088
Posted
Oh my goodness! You must be miserable. I was on Hydro-morphone (a derivative of Morphine) for the first 2 weeks. Then every 10 days after that my pain meds were lowered. By 10 weeks I was able to just take over the counter meds, such as Ibuprofen. Tylenol (Acetaminophin) is nothing!
I'd advise you to call your doctor immediately! You can't possibly do the exercises (Physical Therapy) required or sleep with what you are taking.
The prescription meds will help you get back on your feet. You will also be well rested to cope with the next several weeks.
kimberley38758
Posted
If you are taking Tylenol, you are probably in the US like me. Where abouts do you live. I'm in SC.
Rocketman_SG6UK arlene_68088
Posted
I was on Rivaroxaban for blood thinning, Diclofenac anti inflmmatory, Tramadol and Codeine(Opioid painkillers for moderate to severe pain). Sounds like you need something a little stronger to me as Tylenol is very low on the painkiller strength table (see my website 'Medicines' page).
rose73925 arlene_68088
Posted
Yes, agreed - if you still have pain at night, your meds need looking at.
I have never taken drugs, but with THR to go through, I have done exactly as instructed because you aim to forestall pain before it breaks through. In case it helps - I don't know where in the world you are or what your surgeon prescribed, here is my regime:
6am Paracetamol X 2 500g
8am Ibuprofen X 1 400g
12pm Paracetamol X 2 500g
2pm Ibuprofen X 1 400g
6pm Paracetamol X 2 500g
10pm Paracetamol X 2 500g & Ibuprofen X 1 400g & injected anti-clotting agent.
If you're doing something like this already and it's not working, definitely report back to your health provider to see if it needs topping up and to make sure you're ok.
best of luck.
arlene_68088 rose73925
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rose73925 arlene_68088
Posted
Hi Arlene
I don't know anything about Tylenol but it looks as though, if you are on that only, you need something else that won't conflict with the blood thinner to top it up.
I am on the thinner for 6 weeks. Joy! Most surgeons recommend a max of four weeks; not mine. He also insists on stockings for the same period. I suppose he knows what he's talking about.
Rose
judith12644 arlene_68088
Posted
Hi, I hated the nights, found it uncomfortable, but I wasn't in pain particularly, and I certainly wasn't in pain during the day. I had the daily blood thinning med (forgotten it's name), paracetamol and codeine. As the others have said, talk to your doctor.
All the best, Judith
renee01952 arlene_68088
Posted
hi arlene,
warm welcome to this wonderful hippies forum ...
what is keeping you awake at night? what kind of pain is it?
were you told to sleep on your back?
how are you doing otherwise? are you able to do your exercises ?- do you have physical therapy?
When is your follow up appointment sheduled for?
I agree with previos posts to call your doctor and discuss pain medication - Just Tylenol seems not strong enough (Tylenol = Paracetamol) -
please let us know how you are getting on, okay ?
big warm hug'
renee
arlene_68088 renee01952
Posted
Just back from the doctor. She says my pain is from tight muscles in my butt! I've made an appointment with physio and in the meantime she gave me a prescription for Tylenol 3. Everything else is good so here's hoping! I sleep on my right side (surgery was on left) and am pretty diligent about the exercises.
Thanks for all the replies. They are mush appreciated.
renee01952 arlene_68088
Posted
Good to know that it is just the tight muscle in the butt - and it is a big muscle -
I was also allowed to sleep on unoperated side but was told to lie on my back for at least 20-30 minutes a day - preferrable longer - by doing so the butt muscle will be elongated ...
PT will certainly help !
please keep us posted
angel blessings
renee