Eating pain away

ssami_89
ssami_89 Posts: 79
edited January 14 in Motivation and Support
I recently went through surgery on my back and im in alot of pain today with no meds to help, all I can think about it eating so much I dont think about the pain. Does this make sense? I dont know what to do :/

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  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    OMG why don't you have pain meds???
  • ssami_89
    ssami_89 Posts: 79
    I pulled my back about about a week and a half ago I was supposed to be careful but since I needed to take more because of the injury they said I cant do anything for another week
  • ssami_89
    ssami_89 Posts: 79
    I moved my bed :/ it rolls I just pushed it accross the room
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Makes so much since since you cant get comfort for your back you are turning to the next comforting item, food. I hope you get some of your pain meds soon. Speedy recovery.
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I know it's definitely not the same but have you tried alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen? You could take 800mg of ibuprofen and then a few hours later take some acetaminophen. When you alternate them you're always peaking on one. I did that when I stopped taking Rx meds after surgery a few months ago. It's better than nothing. I'm sorry you're going through that.

    If you try the above, make sure you write down when you take them so you don't take too much of each one or take them too soon.
  • ssami_89
    ssami_89 Posts: 79
    Makes so much since since you cant get comfort for your back you are turning to the next comforting item, food. I hope you get some of your pain meds soon. Speedy recovery.
    Thankyou
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    omg!. that kind of pain can be horrible. message the dr. tell him how bad the pain is. i don't care what "they" said. double check with him, go over everything.. sometimes lines can get crossed.

    i went through stuff like that so i remember. it's terrible. feel better and eat what you want until you get those meds but keep working on a real solution but do ease the pain temporarily with whatever you need, ice packs, pillows under legs, between legs if on your side. teas that help relax the muscles.
  • eandrsmom
    eandrsmom Posts: 119
    I know it's definitely not the same but have you tried alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen? You could take 800mg of ibuprofen and then a few hours later take some acetaminophen. When you alternate them you're always peaking on one. I did that when I stopped taking Rx meds after surgery a few months ago. It's better than nothing. I'm sorry you're going through that.

    If you try the above, make sure you write down when you take them so you don't take too much of each one or take them too soon.

    Definitely try this!!!! I have had more than one doc tell me this was okay. When you are in significant pain, your body can't heal properly until it can have some relief. Best wishes and feel better!!!!
  • ssami_89
    ssami_89 Posts: 79
    omg!. that kind of pain can be horrible. message the dr. tell him how bad the pain is. i don't care what "they" said. double check with him, go over everything.. sometimes lines can get crossed.

    i went through stuff like that so i remember. it's terrible. feel better and eat what you want until you get those meds but keep working on a real solution but do ease the pain temporarily with whatever you need, ice packs, pillows under legs, between legs if on your side. teas that help relax the muscles.
    I will call him back tomorrow or maybe I should just show up there that morning thankyou for your advice
  • ssami_89
    ssami_89 Posts: 79
    I know it's definitely not the same but have you tried alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen? You could take 800mg of ibuprofen and then a few hours later take some acetaminophen. When you alternate them you're always peaking on one. I did that when I stopped taking Rx meds after surgery a few months ago. It's better than nothing. I'm sorry you're going through that.

    If you try the above, make sure you write down when you take them so you don't take too much of each one or take them too soon.
    When I left surgery i was told not to take ibuprofen I dont know if it will effect my bone fusion
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I know it's definitely not the same but have you tried alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen? You could take 800mg of ibuprofen and then a few hours later take some acetaminophen. When you alternate them you're always peaking on one. I did that when I stopped taking Rx meds after surgery a few months ago. It's better than nothing. I'm sorry you're going through that.

    If you try the above, make sure you write down when you take them so you don't take too much of each one or take them too soon.
    When I left surgery i was told not to take ibuprofen I dont know if it will effect my bone fusion

    Ugh! That's terrible. I would definitely call tomorrow. The receptionist will probably take a message and have a nurse call you back. Definitely make it a point to have your Dr notified of what's going on. Tell them you'll wait for a phone call back while they talk to your Dr. Don't let them put you off. I hope you can get this taken care of.

    And like someone else said, I can't blame you for wanting to comfort yourself with food. Poor thing.
  • glynda66
    glynda66 Posts: 184 Member
    This makes sense...
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    I feel for you!

    I was told to stop taking anti-inflamatories a few weeks befroe knee replacement surgery for all the pre-op testing, but then the surgery got delayed and I was told not to go back on the NSAIDs. I put up with it for a little while, but then called them back and said I either need to get back on the NSAIDs, or they need to Rx something stronger, or I'm going to start drinking - their choice. They said it was OK to go back on the NSAIDs.

    Talk to your Dr - There are lots of alternatives out there and your body will heal faster if you're not all tensed up from the pain.

    Hope you feel better soon!
  • starvinkevin
    starvinkevin Posts: 331
    Eating helps repair stuff
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