Cutting Meds After 1 Week Post Op?
Sarah,
I'm a bit surprised that your doctor is cutting you back on pain meds so quickly after surgery. I was on Oxycontin & Percoset for 3 weeks after my fusion surgery. I'm off of the Oxycontin now but still on the Percoset & using a pain patch.
Do you have a pain management doctor? If not, perhaps your surgeon could refer you to one? Or maybe you can get a prescription for a Lidocaine patch or Codeine?
I don't see how they can expect you to recover comfortably if you are still in such pain. I agree that Tylenol just doesn't cut it.
Karin
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Disc Bulge C4/C5, Disc Degeneration T11/T12, Bi-Lateral tears L5/S1, Diagnosed w/ Lumbar Disc Derangement w/ Radiculopaphy. Treatment: IDET, Percutaneous Discectomy, SI Joint Injection, Facet Block. All failed. Empire BC/BS Denied Coverage for ADR-lost all of my appeals. MVP also denied coverage.
Anterior/Posterior Fusion L5/S1 -1/20/09
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