Originally Posted by
scoliosisstory
Thanks, Ed! I have a new question, so I might start a new post (if that's how this works...I'm not very forum savvy).
But with respect to your last comment and some of my updates..
They had me wean off of Oxycodone (1/2 doses) and switched me to Hydrocodone, but I feel like the Hydrocodone does not touch my pain. I may as well take Tylenol. I have had trouble sleeping and difficulty focusing during the day. My brain seems so foggy lately. I can't hardly focus on my school work much less every day chores or physical therapy. I'm getting to the phase they warned me about where it's getting discouraging because I'm starting to put weight on but am unable to work out yet. I do PT and have basic exercises at home, but not able to go to the gym yet or do cardio.
This was what I wanted to discuss on another post and ask if anyone else experienced similar issues. The foggy brain, inability to focus, lack of sleep, increased pain when weaning off the first medication, lack of response on second pain medication. Mostly the foggy brain and inability to focus. I'm considering dropping one of my masters level classes because of it. The material just isn't getting through, much less retaining it.
I was warned that the 2-4 month mark might be rough but to hold on and I will see progress again soon.
I hope you all are doing well, and get better soon Ed! In addition to trying to heal from surgery, I tested positive for Covid (an at home test, so who knows) but was diagnosed with Strep Throat by the doctor. I was sick for two weeks, and that was probably two weeks ago.