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I'm 3 weeks post fkr. After having my staples removed I asked the nurse if the pain relief (codine)could be repeated on prescription, I was told to take just regular paracetamol and ibuprofen. I'm sleeping maximum an hour and usually straight after ice and feel I could achieve more sleep if my pain was under control. Any ideas gratefully received.
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Jeannenp Michelle3101
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I'm not trying to be "non homeopathic" but additional magnesium in patients not requiring it may not be what you should do.
Call the doctor...it is your providers business to see that your pain is well controlled! My knee went to hell in a hand basket, so to speak.... I was on opiates for about 6 months and had no problem discontinuing use. I hesitate to think how things would have been without pain control mess.
Call the doc. What you are asking for is not unreasonable. Not sleeping is a common problem after this surgery. Ask him also for short term Ambien to help with sleep. You'll do much better well rested with adequate pain control.