I had my little boy 3 weeks ago and recently the pain has come back on my left side and so has the cramping. I was just wondering if the pain is supposed to last this long. Also, the dr. prescribed me 40 lortabs and I was wondering if they would refill or if they cut it off since it is addictive. Thanks.
2007-07-03 06:11:42 · 10 answers · asked by lysistrata411 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Talk to your dr--he needs to know you are still in pain because it could be a complication of the surgery. Or it could just be your body getting back to normal. But tell him. He may prescribe you something else just so you don't get addicted.
2007-07-03 06:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel's Mom 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had pain for 7 weeks. It's been almost 9 months and there is still residual pain when I stand up too quickly. If it's been 3 weeks and yuo're still on the lortab, I'd go to the doc and describe the pain fully and see if there wasn't something else going on. I was off the lortab after 1 1/2 weeks - but it made me loopy, so I had to stop taking it.
They probably won't refill the Lortab.
Good luck! Call your ob!
2007-07-03 06:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Who's sarcastic? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the pain has left and then come back, I would suggest seeing your dr. you could have an infection or other problem that is causing the pain. With my c-sects, the pain only lasted about 1 - 11/2 weeks. I don't think he would refill 40 lortabs without seeing you first.
2007-07-03 06:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had residual pain for about 4 or 5 weeks after my son was born. My doctor refilled my prescription once with the same med, then when I was still having pain he prescribed tylenol with codeine for a different option and a lower dose of meds.
2007-07-03 06:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by starlightstarbright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still experiencing pain, I would talk to your doctor. If it's cramping and period like pain, then that's normal, as your uterus is still shrinking and your cycle has to get back up and running. Also, if you are breastfeeding, breastfeeding may cause some cramping as well. You really should be off of your pain meds by now, I actually never had any pain meds brought home because they made me sleepy.
To answer your question directly though, It took me a good month to get back to feeling 'normal'. But it is a good idea for you to get off of your pain meds, or maybe cut your dose in half to start.
Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!
2007-07-03 06:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by ChristinaMarie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you were or are ovulating its painful when it happens the first time after not having a period for so long. you can ask your doctor for more pain meds but most likely wont get anymore. take four ibuprofens that should help and call your doctor and let him know about the pain you could have an infection
2007-07-03 06:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your dr. I was in pain for a while. My stomach was sore to the touch and when stretching for at least 6-8 months afterward.
2007-07-03 06:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had pain for about a week and thats it. My doctor gave me hydrocodone and it had one refil so I am not sure. Ask your doctor they may refill it for you but they might want to see you first
2007-07-03 06:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pain was gone before my pain killers were. i think they only gave me about 20 vicodin and i did not finish them.
best bet is to call and talk to your doctor.
2007-07-03 06:16:05 · answer #9 · answered by Havanah_A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i took NAPROXIN-NAPROSIN 325MG... ONE DAY AND I HAD MY C-SECION A WEEK B4 I TOOK IT... I WAS PAIN FREE.. IT FELT LIKE I WAS ALREADY IN MY 4WEEK...HEALED...WONDERFUL PILL... ASK UR DR BOUT IT..
2007-07-03 06:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋