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Oxycodone after TKR

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bpaschke47
bpaschke47

Just wondering where others are at with Perscription Meds after tkr. I'm three weeks out and I can't seem to take any less then six 5mg. Of Oxycodone per day. Trying to take as few pills as possible....this is new for me and with other surgerys I've had I've never needed to take six or seven pills a day. Stating to feel bad about calling in for a script. Am I just not coping well with the pain or am I still within the "standard" range...if there's such a thing. I understand everyone is different...just kinda struggling with this one.

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  • CharleyCrabb
    CharleyCrabb bpaschke47

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    I was on oxycodon for a week after surgery. Messed with my head. So I stopped. Makes recovery a little more fun! I take 2 Tylenol pm at night. And s muscle relaxer. Good luck!
  • Suki66
    Suki66 bpaschke47

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    I'm 2 wks out and my pain is very bad I take the same as you plus an extra dose of morphine. Everyone's pain is different and I was told to keep pain under control because I wouldn't be able to do my excersises

    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 Suki66

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      Scroll through this site till you come across musings by Chico Marx. He can lead you through the mine field of recovery. I will tell you that early stages are frustrating because owhat seems like a never-ending high level of pain. After the stitches or staples are out you begin to see progress. Folks on this forum will hive you advice and encouragement so stick with us.
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