Op not long now (Dec4), but I just feel so depressed and listless. Hip pain ( lower back and in my bum) SO painful this last few days. I'm still on antibiotics for a urine infection, so haven't taken painkillers. I don't take painkillers much anyway - often make me feel sick. Feel like I'm wading through treacle. I'm normally someone with quite a bit of go, very independent. I guess it's the same for everyone. Just feel so weepy
I was told in no uncertain terms by both my GP and the medics I work with, that It is necessary to keep a continuous level of painkiller in the blood stream to achieve any sort of relief. Like you I tried to avoid using them much initially but did find, in the end, that if I took them when advised it was better than on an ad hoc basis. I was even able to get by on a lower dose taking one instead of two during the day. Many painkillers can be taken with antibiotics, after all post op most of us get heavy doses of painkillers and prophylactic antibiotics
Thanks Maggie. I've put Voltarol gel on now and a heat patch and that helps a bit. Just spoken to a nurse friend and she said the antibiotics I'm on might well be making me feel sick and tired! (MacroBid)
2nd day post op for me had a good old cry early hours feel better now! Going to hydro shortly! Moving is a bit hard at the mo! Get stiff very quickly but then when you're on the move gets easier! Chin up!!x
Lower back pain - has that been there all along. Or has it gotten worse since your urine infection. You may have an infection that is not responding to your current anti-biotics. You need to check with your local GP, and maybe a blood test, you need to get on top of this quick. Urine infections can affect your whole system, with my Mum she used to go as we call it GAGA, she didn't know where she was or when she was, she once thought I was her sister-in-law getting ready for wedding, and she got all upset that she coudn't find her veil in her nursing home room, as she was lending it to her sister-in-law to be. We had to re-assure her that she had given us the veil yesterday, a little white lie that seemed to help. We knew straight away to get her onto right anti-biotics.
Thanks gabby / glad it's not just me that cries! Glad you've had your op - enjoy hydro!
Thanks Lyn. No I often get lower back pain - X-ray showed some lower spine damage. Your poor mum! I think because I've had the UTI I've been inactive and it's made my hip worse. Might go to local pool later where there's a sauna and steam room.
So sorry you feel rough but once you have had the op and got through the first few weeks your life is going to change for the better. Worth checking with the hospital what pain relief you will get post op. I don't have a problem with paracetomol and ibuprofen but they gave me codeine which made me so sick! I was then given nurofen which I had to take with medication to protect the lining of my stomach as I was taking blood thinning tablets. That was fine. Just make sure you have the discussion about meds before the op so you are as comfortable as possible afterwards
Thanks racingcat - yes I can't wait to have op, although dreading it! Just wish I could time travel to next Spring!
hi dear abby -
I think Maggie is right about the painkillers - please call your GP and ask for it -
it is okay, you know, to feel weepy - just go with it ... be gentle and kind with your self -
sending angel blessings and love
renee
I don't know your age, but I used to get urine
infections.
I was prescribed an oestrogen cream,
which stopped dryness, and which I still use once
a week. I have never had a urine infection since.
check this with your doc.
Cathie
Thanks Renee - you are kind. I've taken some paracetamol and a nurofen now x
Oh that's interesting Carrie - I might ask GP. I'm 67 ( but feel like 97 this week!!)
Mine is next week, all i seem to do is cry, started blubbering yesterday when my toilet stuff came. So sick of people telling me its ok, they are not in my shoes you guys are, god help me next week.
sue
Dear Sue - You are going to be fine. I know it doesn't feel like it now. Its OK if you have good cry, the whole THR is just so scary. Having been there and done this twice over I know exactly how you feel. Its really getting in your face right now. Do you have some friends or family to support you. A good slug of something with alcohol in it might help take the edge off a little, but remember if you are also taking painkillers its going to double the normal effect.
Hi Sue,
Annoying isn't it? eventhough it is true ... you'll find out soon but for now, just go with it - Like Lyn said; it is scary - upsetting - so many what-ifs, but I think (on hindsight) that I was more afraid of post-op than surgery it self .. and like Lyn I have undergone this twice, and yes, freaked out 2nd time as well ...
keep breathing -
wishing you calm and peace, darling -
warm big hug
renee
Lyn,
Thank you for your words of wisdom, especially about the alcohol.......
This is the only place really that understands, until people go throught it, they just dont know how it feels to be this scared, thankfully I have my sister who will be there for me for about 3-4 weeks after, then friends already working it out. So I am very lucky as I know some of us have to do it alone. One more week is all I have to bare, I can do this eh......Sue xx
Renee, thank you for your support, I tell you I have never felt this way before, its horrible, but only a week to go and i will nearlly be there, thank you once again for your kind words, I appreciate them.
Sue xx
Hi Sue - glad you haven't got long to wait for your op. Wish mine was next week! Glad too it's not just me that's constantly crying! I actually feel a bit better today thank goodness. Just been to doc and he confirmed urine infection has gone. So no more antibiotics - glass of wine tonight!! Thinking of you x
Sue, you will be surprised at the things you actually can do a couple of days after you are discharged - Great that you will have your sister with you, especially the first 2 weeks -
Of course you can do this last week -
cheerz