Pre op TLHR

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Jeanne
Jeanne Member Posts: 7
edited 7:03AM in Living with arthritis

I am due to have my TLHR op next week. I have had to stop taking Naproxen and I cannot believe how much pain I am now in! I had my other hip done 3 years ago and this wasn’t a thing then.

Is this now normal practice and has anyone any tips for getting through the next week?

I’m only taking paracetamol and they don’t touch the pain. I can’t take Codeine either as it makes me very sick.

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  • Fran54
    Fran54 Member Posts: 330

    @Jeanne

    Hi and welcome. I had my left hip replacement 3 weeks ago and also took Naproxen. At my pre-assessment I was told to stop taking the Naproxen 48 hours before my op. but could take paracetamol up to 24 hours before. Perhaps you could contact the pre-assessment team where you will be having your op. and see what they say. I do hope that something can be done as it is a long time to be without pain meds. Please let us know how you get on and take care.

  • Jeanne
    Jeanne Member Posts: 7

    Hospital are adamant it has to be 2 weeks!
    I’m 1 week in and pain is intense, can’t wait to have the op now.

  • Fran54
    Fran54 Member Posts: 330

    @Jeanne

    keeping fingers crossed for you that everything goes smoothly. Take care.

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