What helps with pain after surgery?

Elevation, ibuprofen, pain meds, fiber, weed, try to find that sweet spot and stick with it until you have to move.
 
I've heard good things about cbd but I haven't used it. Other than that RICE is about all you can do to keep it in bearable limits
 
14041814:vbiletsky said:
my leg hurts so much when its elevated. I started crying after my mom moved it.
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Try and keep it atleast at the same level as ur body because the swelling will start lessening faster so it won't be so painful soon, but the day after surgery is worst youll still feel the pain even with the meds
 
14041853:neleson said:
Try and keep it atleast at the same level as ur body because the swelling will start lessening faster so it won't be so painful soon, but the day after surgery is worst youll still feel the pain even with the meds
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I've kept it up overnight and sometimes during the day, the swelling in my ankle has gone down.
 
14041814:vbiletsky said:
my leg hurts so much when its elevated. I started crying after my mom moved it.
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Yes that’s normal but it will be way worse if you don’t elevate. It will always hurt more when someone else moves it.

14041816:vbiletsky said:
no weed or alcohol in this christian server
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Say no to that stuff but it’s ok to ask your doctor about medical Cannabis in Canada. Even Christian pediatricians can prescribe marijuana when it’s appropriate.

Hang in there it will get better.
 
14041869:OregonDead said:
Yes that’s normal but it will be way worse if you don’t elevate. It will always hurt more when someone else moves it.

Say no to that stuff but it’s ok to ask your doctor about medical Cannabis in Canada. Even Christian pediatricians can prescribe marijuana when it’s appropriate.

Hang in there it will get better.
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my parents wont do that because i already have a prescription for opioids and my parents wont do medical prescription for cannabis.

the leg is currently elevated
 
14041889:vbiletsky said:
my parents wont do that because i already have a prescription for opioids and my parents wont do medical prescription for cannabis.

the leg is currently elevated
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Drink Metamucil if you are taking those pills.
 
Stay away from weed and stuff, it'll screw up your life. Just gonna have to embrace the suck for a bit I guess.
 
14041814:vbiletsky said:
my leg hurts so much when its elevated. I started crying after my mom moved it.
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Make sure the joint is supported from the mid thigh through the calf. If you have it straight without support there, gravity can be enough force to cause pain. Also if it is bent at too much of an angle you could be stretching the tendons/ligaments/muscles too much causing more pain. Getting a pillow right behind your knee or a pillow behind your knee and under your heels could work to get a gentle bend that is supported.

If you were given TEDS, wear them to prevent excessive swelling in your legs and feet. Reduced swelling = less internal pressure = less pain. This is not an immediate solution but will help over time.
 
14042058:Mingg said:
Make sure the joint is supported from the mid thigh through the calf. If you have it straight without support there, gravity can be enough force to cause pain. Also if it is bent at too much of an angle you could be stretching the tendons/ligaments/muscles too much causing more pain. Getting a pillow right behind your knee or a pillow behind your knee and under your heels could work to get a gentle bend that is supported.

If you were given TEDS, wear them to prevent excessive swelling in your legs and feet. Reduced swelling = less internal pressure = less pain. This is not an immediate solution but will help over time.
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I have had a pillow under my knee for the majority of the time. I started straightening it and its not as painful as it was yesterday.

I have one on and I''m taking anti-inflammatorys. I have a cold machine on it as well.
 
14042103:vbiletsky said:
I have had a pillow under my knee for the majority of the time. I started straightening it and its not as painful as it was yesterday.

I have one on and I''m taking anti-inflammatorys. I have a cold machine on it as well.
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If you have what I am thinking of, those things are a freaking lifesaver. Happy (and speedy) healing!
 
14042103:vbiletsky said:
I have had a pillow under my knee for the majority of the time. I started straightening it and its not as painful as it was yesterday.

I have one on and I''m taking anti-inflammatorys. I have a cold machine on it as well.
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Try to keep that thing as straight as you can, I promise you it will help in the long run. I just had my right ACL done myself about 10 weeks ago.
 
Fresh outta foot surgery myself last week (first ever surgery ever too wew) myself, still taking pain meds and antibiotics as well as vitamin supplements to keep the body a bit regulated too. Elevate, keep mentally occupied with something, only move if you need to use the bathroom of course, and its not a bad idea to substitue your opiod pain meds with ibuprofen. Still take the heavy duty ones when you need them for sleep but ive been taking ibuprofen in a cycle with my anti biotics and only use my oxys w/ melatonin gummies + weed for sleep.
 
14041823:Profahoben_212 said:
I've heard good things about cbd but I haven't used it. Other than that RICE is about all you can do to keep it in bearable limits
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I used CBD a lot this season to deal with a consistently tweaked knee. I wouldn't say it's revolutionary, but it definitely helped with the pain. The CBD tinctures and creams worked well enough that I stopped using ibuprofen this season. For reference, I used about 15-30 mg each time, but it might be worth trying more post-surgery. And then follow all the other advice here re: RICE.
 
14042230:DeebieSkeebies said:
Fresh outta foot surgery myself last week (first ever surgery ever too wew) myself, still taking pain meds and antibiotics as well as vitamin supplements to keep the body a bit regulated too. Elevate, keep mentally occupied with something, only move if you need to use the bathroom of course, and its not a bad idea to substitue your opiod pain meds with ibuprofen. Still take the heavy duty ones when you need them for sleep but ive been taking ibuprofen in a cycle with my anti biotics and only use my oxys w/ melatonin gummies + weed for sleep.
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first time surgery gang

I usually just take morphine once a day with 2 tylonol at the same time then take tylonol throughout the day as needed as well as anti inflammatory meds twice a day. I've been trying to move around a lot so I do little things like going to the washroom, letting my dog outside, etc. to help gain mobility faster. I'll start using morphine to help with sleep.
 
14042237:patagonialuke said:
I used CBD a lot this season to deal with a consistently tweaked knee. I wouldn't say it's revolutionary, but it definitely helped with the pain. The CBD tinctures and creams worked well enough that I stopped using ibuprofen this season. For reference, I used about 15-30 mg each time, but it might be worth trying more post-surgery. And then follow all the other advice here re: RICE.
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I might be able to use cbd cream after i take the bandage off and the tape falls off. tylonol has been helping a lot because i take over 600mg. RICE has been my lord and savior lmao
 
topic:vbiletsky said:
I'm taking my meds and icing my knee but it still hurts please help me lmao
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Here's an idea: instead of asking NewschoolersMD for advice, shut up, take your opiates, quit moving and stop being a pussy.

That'll be $100. I accept cash or money order.

But really though.... What do they have you on?
 
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