Pain Medication Questions-Temporary Chronic Pain

[jdemzi 9]

UPDATE: Still having chronic pain with my left kidney and my shoulder is very flared up. Seeing pain management doctor on Thursday. My medication options are severely limited and that worries me.

I had my surgery 3 1/2 months ago. Since my surgery I have been taking pain medication daily (Oxycodone). I had some for the post-op healing and then we discovered an obstructing kidney stone. So I was on pain medication until I had surgery (which took a month to get me scheduled). I had a stent post-op for two weeks, so I was on pain medication for that. A lot. The stent was awful!!! Despite the laser lithotripsy and stent, I am still having daily pain and needing to take medication at least a few times a day, everyday. I do feel like the pain medication goes through my body quicker so that is probably why I am needing to take it more often. I also feel like I need to take more because my tolerance is higher.

So my questions are about what others have done for pain. Not necessarily chronic pain, but at this point (stone has been bothering me since LAST AUGUST, it falls into the chronic pain category. I would say it is a temporary chronic pain problem. I see my PCP today and want to be put on some type of medication regiment until this kidney stone issue is resolved. I had an ultrasound yesterday to get a better idea on why I am still having pain. Currently awaiting those results.

Any other stories, tips, recommendations, or advice is recommended. I know liquid is preferred over pills/tablets, etc. I know no NSAID's

I do work in the medical field (not a nurse or dr).

Thank you in advance.

Edited March 21, 2016 by jdemzi

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am so sorry you are experiencing all of this pain.

I don't have any specific advice based on personal experience.

But, based on what my surgeon has told me and especially after seeing the My 600 Pound Life episode this week, I highly recommend that you loop your surgeon in on any conversation you have with your PCP about pain meds. Your surgeon (or his office) will know what risks you need to be aware of etc. Especially as you are still healing at three months post-op.

[jdemzi 9]

I have. They were not helpful and did not provide with any information besides what I have already been told.

[jdemzi 9]

Posted an update on the original post. I will post it here too.

Still having left kidney pain. Urologist thinks it's just hydronephrosis from having that kidney stone lodged in my ureter for several months. Shoulder has been bothering me big time. The Flector Patches (NSAID) are usually not very helpful.