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Im 7 days post surgery (scarf akin procedure) and have been taking codeine with paracetamol since my operation. I just wondered when are you meant to stop taking the medication for pain, or at least start reducing the dosage required.
Can anyone offer some advice?
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Hi Natalie,
I'm post-op 5 wks L bunionectomy.
Recommendations re: meds:
BE CAREFUL! I was taking Norco....had some bad reactions because too much, too soon and had major constipation, etc etc Not at ALL fun!
If you can handle it, I would recommend Tylenol ES, and a minimal amount of pain meds if necessary.
My surgery recovery went incredibly well, however, the issues w/ medication complications made it miserable :-(
Narcotics are STRONG! And when you're bedbound a while, it is tough to move around so constipation is VERY common!
Hang in there and take good care! ICE, elevate and REST!
Liquids and soups and healthy snacks are recommened.
Recover well!