I am in my 40's. 5 years ago I had to endure a Total Knee Replacement. Several years ago I was hit by a car and it impacted my knee leading slowly to the first TKR breaking apart. I have another TKR surgery scheduled in 3 weeks, I am in so much pain I can't tolerate it. My DR understands this. We have bought me a walker. The problem: He prescribed 60 pain (Lortab) pills (I can't take anit-inflamatories, aspirn, aleve,etc this close to surgery). Directions to be taken every 4 hours as needed. I did. I needed them. I'm not a pill popper, I am in good health. But I just had to take them constantly due to the severity of the pain, and now I am almost out of them. The pain is intorlerable. Should I ask for another refill so soon because I am almost out or will he get mad? I don't know what to do without them. I'm seriously in pain. He has been my DR for 5 years. Thanks.
2007-04-30 11:52:23 · 2 answers · asked by TropyWife 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Contact your DR and see what he says. There may be another type of drug he can give you so you don't have to take them as often.
I hope you feel better soon! Knee pain is no fun. I had surgery just over a year ago and I still feel the effects of it!
2007-04-30 11:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you're going to be happy when you can get this surgery over with. Since your doctor has known you for five years, the doctor should understand your need to take these tablets so often. put a phone call in to your doctor, explain the situation, there may be a need to change medications. I'm sure your doctor will make you comfortable, as much as possible.
2007-04-30 21:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋