pain meds
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Im 2 weeks post thr and trying to quit taking the pain meds, I have muscle pain shooting down my leg mostly at night and have trouble sleeping, Im so tired and a bit depresed, when trying not to take the strong meds I get shakey and cold sweats, im so frustrated wonder if it will get feeling better, let me know if this normal
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Mary8610 shelby99
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I am 9 weeks post op today and still have trouble sleeping and have pains in thigh muscles . Saw physio today who said it is normal and beep cause the muscles in thigh are week so gave to keep exercising .
I felt incredibly tired for about 6 weeks .
Make sure you nap when you can in the day and do your exercises .
we have been through major surgery and it will take time but you will get there .
if you can face it you can watch an op on you tube this will help you realise what you have been through !
you will feel down at times but try and be pleased about how much you achieve each week and don't worry about each day so much .
This time next week you will feel stronger .
Remember not to do too much too soon.
best wishes
Mary
South Wales
shelby99 Mary8610
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shelby99 Mary8610
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DawnDedee shelby99
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georgina1957 shelby99
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DawnDedee shelby99
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Everyone is different of course, but two weeks out is still very fresh out from a very major brutal surgery. It might be safer to taper the pain meds, not jump off of them.
My guess about the shooting pain down your legs at night, is that it is natural nerve pain for which narcotics will not help.
I am 4 weeks out and I use Gabapentin for the nerve pain and Flexeril for the muscle spasms. I still keep Oxicodone for set backs.
Hope this helps a bit. Wishing you the best!
💛 Dawn, USA
shelby99 DawnDedee
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meena91062 shelby99
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emma54673 shelby99
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It is hard. It's very hard. It's emotionally exhausting. I cry almost daily. BUT, the people on this forum are making it easier as they understand what you're going through and the journey you are taking. My daughter told me something today, from little seeds do oak trees grow. She's 8 and was relating it to my progress! Little know it all!
shelby99 emma54673
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lee47625 shelby99
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I'm 8+ wks post op now and finally feel human again, starting to taper pain meds myself since I no longer have that pain.
Take care of yourself & best of luck.
shelby99 lee47625
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brian68625 shelby99
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God bless
Brian UK
kevin85498 brian68625
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Am just over 3 weeks. TLHR, so true about the initial painfull nights but as you say will get there slowly. I've also had and continue plenty of NAAFI strength brews in the early hours which helps lot. If am up again at 3am i'll raíse my brew in honour to you for a speedy and successful recovery. Best wishes and great weekend to all hippies out there.
emma54673 kevin85498
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Oh those 3am cuppa's! My choice if drink at that time is warm milk with a cow biscuit. It's funny the things we find comforting at 3 am. I've started refusing to have naps during the day for the last 3 days, like a toddler point blank refusal, I have to admit the last 3 nights I've gone off to sleep much much better as a result, plus I'm going for a little walk after dinner which wipes me out. I it not be lasting all night asleep but I'm certainly drifting off quicker so getting some quality sleep. X
kevin85498 emma54673
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kevin85498 emma54673
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How are you getting on 2 weeks post op. Any questions I can help you with as am 3 weeks post hammer and chisel.
Very best wishes to you and a successful and speedy recovery