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Hey guys its been a while since I posted anything. I was wondering now that I'm 10 weeks how everyone is doing on there pain meds. I'm still taking Diladid 2 every 6 hours and none through the night. I take 1000 mg Tylenol in the a.m and p.m but I think there worthless. At my check up last week they said no more Diladid, and that they would try Darviset? I know I'm spelling these all wrong. Has anyone used these and do they work. To my two back pals who had surgery around me are you guys still on meds?
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Hi Peachtree
I weaned off the oxycontin 2 weeks ago which is what I came home from the hospital with. I really wanted off it so I could drive a little. You are right, the tylenol by itself isn't quite enough yet. They told me I could take Vicodin or Darvocet every 4-6 hours as needed. I do need it and take it (Vicodin at night and Darvocet during the day). The Darvocet isn't real strong, either, but it takes the edge off. I still get sore and achy if I sit, stand, or walk very much.
How did your surgery and recovery go? Write us when you can.
Deb
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Hi Peachtree,
I was told by my Dr. he expected me to need some pain meds up until 6 months. I had Norco 10/325 and 5 mg valium. I split the Valiums in 1/2 as they made me wiggy and I only needed them for occasional muscle spasms. As for the Norco I was taking 1/2 once a day maybe 2x in my 6th month. (I just hit 7 months post-op 9/22) I have been off them for 1 week now. I figured I could do without 1/2 pill and I could tough through some discomfort. If you need them, take them. 10 weeks seems soon to be off completely. I think because some meds are addictive and that is why they switch them around.Comment
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