post- surg--meds and walking

[creblue]

its only 5 days, switched to darvocet and itches are gone. How long do you usually need the narcotics? i am walking good, sometimes forget my walker. am I pushing it?? i guess my body will tell me.!!

 

[Jamie]

Sounds like you are doing very well. Everyone is different about the length of time you need prescription pain meds. You are right that your body will tell you. Stay on the schedule as long as you are having pain and then gradually cut back at the point where you think you don't need them as much. That can be spreading out the time between doses or reducing the amount taken at each dose time. Just don't quit while you're still having pain. Owies mean you NEED the pain killers so you can exercise properly in PT.

I took Darvoset also with my knee and it worked fine for me. Good luck!!!

 

[Judles]

You're right about that,Blue!! Your body will definitely let you know! Just take it EASY! It's really easy to overdo it when you're beginning to feel so well!!!

 

[JudyS]

I second the take it easy, way too easy to overdo. REst, ice elevate, rest!!! take those pain meds and stool softeners. Glad the itchies are gone.
judy

 

[Texas]

I 3rd it, Just dont let the pain get so bad, its hard to play catch up.....Yes take it easy though.....

 

[TBONE]

As long as you need them. I did quite a bit of working out so I actually took Tramodol into my 7th week.