I just had a tonsilectomy/abnectomy yesterday. I used to suffer from sleep apnea and had trouble singing in my choir. I was prescribed 2 vicodin every six hrs alternating with 2 ibuprofen every 6 hours so every three hours I am taking medication of some form or another. I am experiencing trouble relieving my bladder completely when I urinate and have not felt the ability to empty my bowels in about 24 hrs. Is this a part of coming up from the general anesthesia, or cause for concern? I have felt no discomfort yet, but am worried. I already had one follow up for an over swollen uvula. Is this worth a second follow up or not? Also, how many mgs of ibuprofen should I really take? I weigh 155 and they rexommend the same amount of nsaids to all, if I already had troubles with an over swollen uvula, would it be wise to take 600-800 mgs of nsaids instead of 400?
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Nsaids and hydrocodone post op
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modern buddha
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I had my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was nine. I needed no pain medication and had no difficulty with my basic bodily functions.
Were you prescribed the vicodin and ibuprofen for the pain only, or for deeper underlying reasons? I don't think you should need all that medication for such a rather ... simple procedure.
For the ibuprofen, take only as much as you feel you need. When it comes around the six hour mark, do you feel intense pain, or can you deal with it? Judge your own body in terms of pain.
Remember to drink plenty of water and keep your throat moist.
Were you prescribed the vicodin and ibuprofen for the pain only, or for deeper underlying reasons? I don't think you should need all that medication for such a rather ... simple procedure.
For the ibuprofen, take only as much as you feel you need. When it comes around the six hour mark, do you feel intense pain, or can you deal with it? Judge your own body in terms of pain.
Remember to drink plenty of water and keep your throat moist.
Shimmer.Fade
Bluelighter
Opiates inhibit somewhat the release of parasympathetic neurotransmitters, which would why explain you are not going regularly and are having trouble totally emptying your bladder. Eat some foods, like prunes, that will help you with softer stools in order to be more regular and comfortable (if you start having trouble with it). If you get nervous about the side effects you should speak to your doctor about it to ease your mind, or to see if something is happening that shouldn't (usually you can do this over the phone). Take the amount of medication you are supposed to take, do not up the dose on NSAIDs without first speaking with your doctor.
CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT
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^Fantastic advice, thank-you for your contribution. I agree with everything you've said.