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In January I started hydrocodone. Mostly at night for pain in my shoulder. Ended up with surgery 2 weeks ago and started hydromorphen. Now I will be starting therapy and am anticipating a few weeks with hydrocodone, once again. I am on what I believe to be the lowest doses, but I'm scared and concerned about the physical withdrawal when the time comes. Any pointers?
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cheryl90571 richella_40978
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I was prescribed Hydrocodone for my second TKR last October. It made me less LOOPY than the Oxycodone prescribed with my first TKR last June.
In the hospital they gave me two pills each time. My surgeon prescribed just one at a time on the prescription. One did NOTHING, so I took my discharge orders which clearly read "TWO tablets" into the pharmacy , but the pharmacy would not honor the discharge orders.
I took two tablets until they were done then tossed the bottle and began my tried and true Ibuprofen.
For me, the Ibuprofen worked much better, and I had no hazy feeling as I did with the narcotics.
In the future, if I have any procedure, I do Tylenol until it is OK to move to Ibuprofen. I am done with Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Percocet, and DEFINITELY Vicodin. Not impressed with their pain-reducing abilities, AND definitely hate the way they make me feel.
Oh, and Tramadol gave me all the symptoms of the FLU without a fever. Nixed THAT drug, too!
Moving around and stretching helped me. Hydrating with ice water and icing helped, too.
I hope your recovery goes well. Rest as much as you can, and I hope you get an awesome physical therapist. The good ones are SO HELPFUL to a fast and solid recovery!
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