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Paula8080
Paula8080

Hi all

I'm on the list for a THR on my right hip but I'm getting concerned at the amound of medication that I am taking.

I am up to 1000mg of Naproxin and 2000mg of co-codamol and then some Omeprazol to settle my stomach.  I know I could take more of the co-codamol but it just seems so excesive.  Side effects since I have started the co-codamol are constipation, bloating, wind redface and feeling a bit spaced out about half an hour after taking them.

On the plus side it's really helping with the pain.  I guess I'm just looking for confirmation that I'm not the only one taking this amount?  Think I will start to rattle soon!

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  • prussell
    prussell Paula8080

    Posted

    Hi

    When I was in for my THR they gave you Dioctyl 100mg capsules to prevent the constipation caused by the Co Codamol and codiene ask your GP if you can have some.

    Pete ( Gloucestershire UK).

    • Paula8080
      Paula8080 prussell

      Posted

      Thanks Pete, it seems to be settling a bit so I will ask Dr if it gets worse, thanks for the advice
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Paula8080

    Posted

    Hi Paula,

    I know exactly what u mean. Don't skimp on pain med. Take stool softener for pain meds are notorious for causing constipation. I even wore adult diapers so I would have to worry about any accidents or moving fast enough to get to the WH.

    Its important to take pain med on schedule. As pain varies and everyone is different. 

    Pain meds help u with the exercises need when you get home and movement . Very important to get blood and oxygen to the surgery site for heeling.

    Stay strong. It's worth it in the long run.

    3 time THR

    HOPE

     

  • helen1561
    helen1561 Paula8080

    Posted

    Hi Paula,

    I am in a very similar position to yourself.  I am only 43 and an extremely active person(or I would be).  I ride horses for a living and socially and love walking and skiing.  I tried to manage with limiting the amount of pain killers but ended up in agony being unable to stand.  Now on maximum and still waking through night which is causing me to get very down physically and mentally. Now to add to problems I have a cyst above a tooth so on antibiotics.  Can't see me reducing my pain killers any time soon!  Despite all this terrified about the impending operation and how I will feel after it.

    Wishing you the best!

    • Paula8080
      Paula8080 helen1561

      Posted

      Hi Helen, oh dear you do sound like you are having a time of it!  I hope your are soon over your antibiotics and the cyst goes.  I'm nervous about the op too, but I can't keep taking all these pills and without them I can barely walk!

      wishing you all the best too, I'm sure it will be worth it in the end!

  • karen2015
    karen2015 Paula8080

    Posted

    Hi Paula,

    Although it seems a lot of medication sometimes it's necessary to enable us to get through each day. I have been on a lot of medication also & I find GABAPENTIN is more beneficial to me  than Naproxin.

    Having just had my THR I am now on different meds prescribed by the hospital.

    Keep popping the Pills lol X

    I have just had my THR

     

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