On 10/29, I had a medical procedure on my right hip and have been on a prescribed painkiller since then. The first day I took it, it made me so nauseous I got sick. Since then, I've taken one pill at a time as needed (so about 3 times a day). It can make me loopy where I know I can't drive, but I can do everything else (like work, read, walk, watch television, nap...). A week after the surgery, I tried going all day on Saturday without taking it and I felt horrible on Sunday. It took a bit to get back into the groove but I feel less pain still it doesn't completely go away. I can feel the area that is healing become very sensitive when I touch it. It is painful to wear trousers or jeans, sleep on my right side, and even wearing a seat belt is very uncomfortable! I've been lying on my left side, wearing lots of dresses/skirts, and left a scarf in my car to protect my hip. My husband has to be careful when hugging/cuddling :D
An unforeseen side effect has come across during this experience. Although I have never been on anti-depressants, sometimes when I take this painkiller, I get this euphoric I-don't-care-everythings-totally-fine feeling and get in a really good mood. Also, my appetite has really gone down and I get myself to eat every day (albeit smaller quantities and I could skip meals if I desired). I've only got about another week's prescription left (considering at the rate I'm taking it) and we'll see if I continue to need it (for the pain lol). Has anyone else experienced this when taking painkillers?
Totally! Depends on what you get and what strength. I have been on a few different painkillers. But yes, there are pills some not painkillers that do give you a euphoric feeling I've been on some of those as well. I hope your hip is feeling better now though.
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