Day 3, the worst. I had little pain in hospital, moving really well. Until the tramadol hit. It makes me so sick to my stomach even when eating crackers ahead of time and taking zofran. I know it is used to treat migraines but it gives me migraines. Pt is supposed to come to the house this morning but I’m going to cancel. I’m just too miserable. Besides he scared me when he said we weren’t going to do anything too crazy yet. I don’t plan on doing anything too crazy ever.
I’m so sorry you are having a rough time! Looking back, that 3rd day was about when the pain kicked in big time for me,too. I tried the opioid for a couple of days, the 2nd night noticed stomach pain after getting up for bathroom trip - remembered same exact pain from Vicodin years ago after hysterectomy/ cyst removal. Thought to myself, time to stop this...and on the way back to couch, passed out cold! My husband & daughter got me eased to floor. We switched to 4 Tramatol & 3 doses of 1,000 Tylenol a day. Not pain free, but I don’t expect that; it’s tolerable. Also 1 meloxicam daily for inflammation. I take a fairly substantial snack with Any medicine. Daytime , several small cookies, or possibly very soon after a meal. My one middle of the night, a “ snack pack” pudding & a cookie & always Plenty of water. ( kitty Felicity Loves the pudding, & is there waiting to lick the container clean). Btw, it did take a bit to determine this exact combination for me.
I’m not really familiar with any of these medicines, but it sure seems different for everyone. I guess it takes a bit to determine what works for a given individual, & fortunately, there are several options, I hope you find your solution soon. We set our phone timers to be sure I get my doses consistently on time, that seems really important. I agree with Benne68 - check with your Surgeon or his PA. My Surgeon’s PA is really great, and knowledgeable. She gave me the # to reach her ( I had several questions pre- surgery);
Anytime I have called, she got back to me pretty quickly, other than days they were in surgery, then, I’d hear from her the next day. She could generally answer my questions, if not, she’d check with the Doctor.
I am about halfway into week 3.... I do feel it is getting better. Slow but steady, as folks on this forum stress. That seems to be the key. And this pain is different, definitely not the constant bone-on-bone pain, and, unlike that, this Will get better & better, I’m convinced of that.
Take care, I’ll be thinking of you, & hope to see some good news from you. This forum is great, & always something to learn...