Pain medication.
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Can anyone that's had bowel resection with temporary iliostomy tell me how long they were on pain meds? I'm 4 weeks in, but still have half an endone in morning and half at night. Very small dose, but it makes such a difference, helps me eat and get moving.
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glenda_82112 Rhiannon_5000
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I'm 4 weeks in from an open surgery. My pain meds intake is almost over. Depends on if I did too much to soon. Right now I'm taking 1 Norco at night but if I do too much I get spasms, so 1 valium. I figure within a few days I'll be off them completely.
Rhiannon_5000 glenda_82112
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By the time I've changed this bag, showered etc, I feel sick and dizzy. I'm normally very fit and active . Always have been, but this has flattened me. Surgeon said dehydration a problem with iliostomies so I try to drink plenty. I can walk around quite well, did that soon after op. I feel quite sick a lot too, and the pain meds help with that. Mind you if I took a whole one I would feel sick! Can only take half. I know they are addictive and it does bother me .
vic_07103 Rhiannon_5000
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Rhiannon_5000 vic_07103
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It's not just the pain, vic , it's the sickness and overall lousy feeling. The pain meds help with it all. I know they are very addictive though and it worries me. I'll run out soon anyway and then I'll just have to manage . Main pain at the moment is the stoma site itself, it's still quite raw.
vic_07103 Rhiannon_5000
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Rhiannon_5000 vic_07103
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Absolutely vic. Surgeon said after reversal, when everything settles, I should be back to normal. It's great news. I've been unwell for a while now, not knowing why. Just need to get there! Lol Big journey .
glenda_82112 Rhiannon_5000
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My surgery wasn't as intensive as yours or Vic's but the relief from the constant Diverticulitis pain and nausea immediately began to fade away after my surgery. It's a long process of healing from the surgery but well worth it. If it wasn't for my insurance lagging I would have had it done sooner. It was a very close call. Sounds like you have a solid grip on what needs to be done.
Rhiannon_5000 glenda_82112
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Thanks Glenda. Have only taken paracetamol today. And walking short distances around house/ garden. Then I'm very fatigued. Not feeling sick yet today, which is great. Hopefully moving in right direction. By the time I'm well again, it will be time for the reversal, ( more surgery) not looking forward to that, but apparently much simpler. ( hopefully) .
Rhiannon_5000 glenda_82112
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Thanks Glenda. Have only taken paracetamol today. And walking short distances around house/ garden. Then I'm very fatigued. Not feeling sick yet today, which is great. Hopefully moving in right direction. By the time I'm well again, it will be time for the reversal, ( more surgery) not looking forward to that, but apparently much simpler. ( hopefully) .
glenda_82112 Rhiannon_5000
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My own doctor said and is right walking is the best medication. I actually have a high tolerance and try to ride it out. More times than not I always have left over pain killers. But I was also told if I'm hurting bad that's what they're for. I haven't had to take any today and have more energy. Yesterday I had to give in because I was going into spasms, just from trying to grocery shop with my bf. One day at a time and walk a little further.
Rhiannon_5000 glenda_82112
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I couldn't shop at all at moment . Doc said at least 7 weeks before I'll feel anywhere like normal. And my iliostomy bag is all over the place at the moment regarding output .
vic_07103 Rhiannon_5000
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