SJB41976
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I went ahead and scheduled the meniscus repair on my knee this past week. The repair went as expected but my arthritis was worse than anticipated. I have not talked to the doctor, my husband did. That's all I know.
Also, my pain management has been awful. I had a horrible experience at the surgery center which isn't connected to what i feel today. They just did not manage my pain well and sent me home in agonizing pain. My husband had to carry me inside because i couldn't put weight on the knee. I have never experienced anything like that before. Usually, they get you somewhat comfortable and send you on your way.
I know they are monitoring opiates more (FDA) because of abuse, and I feel like he gave me a lower dose to work what used to be a stronger dose. I have had to take more to get a handle on the pain. I have never had to do that before. Usually pain meds do what they do...relieve pain. Is this related to having malabsorption now? I am alternating 800 mg. Ibuprofen with the Oxycotin or whatever it is. The dosage is 7.5/ 325. per pill and I can take 1-2 pills every 4-6 hours. But I am constantly uncomfortable. And if I try and decrease the amount I get back to serious pain that i have to work to get on top of. I am icing my knee several times per day.
I'm going to check with my pharmacy to see what the dosage I got from my DS surgery, then check two years ago when I had my left meniscus repaired and see if the dosage is lower. It doesn't matter, I guess, except I'm worried that I will run out before I am healed enough and don't need them anymore. I will be calling the doctor tomorrow.
Thanks for any input. Do we malabsorb pain meds differently now??? HELP!
Also, my pain management has been awful. I had a horrible experience at the surgery center which isn't connected to what i feel today. They just did not manage my pain well and sent me home in agonizing pain. My husband had to carry me inside because i couldn't put weight on the knee. I have never experienced anything like that before. Usually, they get you somewhat comfortable and send you on your way.
I know they are monitoring opiates more (FDA) because of abuse, and I feel like he gave me a lower dose to work what used to be a stronger dose. I have had to take more to get a handle on the pain. I have never had to do that before. Usually pain meds do what they do...relieve pain. Is this related to having malabsorption now? I am alternating 800 mg. Ibuprofen with the Oxycotin or whatever it is. The dosage is 7.5/ 325. per pill and I can take 1-2 pills every 4-6 hours. But I am constantly uncomfortable. And if I try and decrease the amount I get back to serious pain that i have to work to get on top of. I am icing my knee several times per day.
I'm going to check with my pharmacy to see what the dosage I got from my DS surgery, then check two years ago when I had my left meniscus repaired and see if the dosage is lower. It doesn't matter, I guess, except I'm worried that I will run out before I am healed enough and don't need them anymore. I will be calling the doctor tomorrow.
Thanks for any input. Do we malabsorb pain meds differently now??? HELP!