yet another night of no sleep

[darcyvuqua]

ok im on day 8 post surgery had it on both legs im comfortable on my left leg but i cant even tough my right leg im on tramadol, paracetamol and brufen but its not even toughing the pain think im going to ring the doctor tomorrow!

i dont know why there is so much pain on my right leg because i had more surgery on my left leg

oh well back to planning my allotment if its anything like last night will be planing till 04.45am

not something i want to do as its my sons birthday today (28th)

[darcyvuqua]

oh my god this is ridiculous

[Bigmallly]

I feel for you Darcy, hopefully every day that goes by is a day closer to being pain free again.....Happy birthday to your boy.

[rustylady]

Ring the doctor and get it checked out. Hope you feel better soon.

[veggiechicken]

As RL says ^^^^^ See the Doctor about it, and do it today.

[Florence Fennel]

Hope you get some pain relief from your doctor today Darcy and some sleep tonight.

[lottie dolly]

what the others have said,lack of sleep is not nice,hope you got that cuddle with your daughter,
many happy returnes to your son

[darcyvuqua]

Thanks guys I'm trying to get an emergency appointment just been told I have to wait 10 days for an appointment I'm trying to ring the hospital where I got it done if I don't get anywhere A & E it is

[veggiechicken]

Hope you're seen today, by someone, somewhere...........

[PyreneesPlot]

I feel for you. Can you talk to the consultant or their team direct?

[Two_Sheds]

Brufen? you're showing your age


Seriously, you have my sympathy ... I have codeine & amitriptyline for my back pain, and it doesn't touch it, just lets me sleep through most of the night, most of the time.

You have to keep telling yourself you'll get through this and make sure you don't get worked up and add stress to your pain, it will only increase it.

Hopefully the pain is your body healing itself, but in case it isn't, do get it checked out. A&E if necessary. Try and make a "pain diary" that you can show the doctor eg, if the pain has gotten worse over time, or if certain situations make it worse or better (standing, sitting, walking etc). It's more helpful to them if you can be specific than if you just say "omg it hurts so bad!"

[chris]

Well, I always like to think of how to turn things around and make a positive out of a negative.

So, whilst you're up through the night, any chance you can baby sit? I'm shattered!

(hope you're able to sleep soon!)

[alldigging]

If the pain is extreme then you should see a doctor.
You could ring the doc who operated and see if he can offer you anything (a quick check up, extra pain killers, reassurance etc)

If that's not an option and your GP can't see you then get to A&E.
Extreme pain post-op isn't normal 8 days after.

We have a walk in centre but they only deal with issues that do not require any follow up (So you have to self-assess before you get there) ...

[darcyvuqua]

thanks everyone its crazy how i have had more done on my left leg yet that one is fine no real pain

i spoke to the hospital that i had it does they directed me to the hospital (A&E) or my GP for stronger pain killers after i was told a 10 day wait my wife phone up and told them my story 10 mins later i have an appointment at 4pm i can not wait hope i get some pain relief more than that i hope i get some sleep

[Feral007]

Glad to hear you've got an appt - it does need to be checked out rather than just sitting on it. Hope you get some relief soon.