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Hi All
im waiting on a hip replacement but my and discomfort & pain is getting unbearable. i've tried the following medications but really dont seem to work anymore.
naproxen
co codomol
Dihydrocodiene (just started recently)
Did Dihydrocodiene work for anyone?
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dale94413 Hip2020
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Co codamol didn't work too well and has the nasty side effect of constipation. I took paracetamol backed up by an occasional dihydrocodeine (again watch for constipation) which helped me rest.
In the latter couple of months I got terrible nerve pain, so my GP prescribed Gabapentin or Neurontin. It actually worked fairly well and I eventually got a reasonable night's sleep.
Nothing compares to the pain relief of the actual operation. I hope you are taken soon.
Hip2020 dale94413
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Hi Dale,
Thank you for your reply. Paracetomol isnt strong enough for me. Yes the meds are really causing constipation but i may ask for Gabapentin if these dihydrocodeine dont work.
ptolemy Hip2020
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I did find dihydracodeine did work. I have had Tramadol too.
dale94413 Hip2020
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My GP also mentioned Amitriptyline as an alternative to Gabapentin.
vickie1976 dale94413
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tried amitriotyline and knocked me out sleep wise but did nothing for pain. everyone diffeeent though, its just getting what works for you.
ric22112 vickie1976
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What was the dose?
vickie1976 ric22112
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sorry, I do not remember now.
vickie1976 Hip2020
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I used co codamol (yes constipation was an still is bad)
I also used gabaprentin and morphine and was able to do daily activities.straight after op went cold turkey and glad I did, but now back on meds due to other hip.
just keep talking with your doctor, and I found them really helpful getting me the rid meds.
tamara42025 Hip2020
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Hi-I have been taking Tramadol and Meloxicam for years for my knee osteo and those are the meds my doc said work well for my hip osteo also. Good luck!