How long did you take meds post c section??

Question

I’ve been prescribed Diclofenac sodium 50mg 3 times a day plus then told to take regular doses of paracetamol however I’m 10days post surgery an I’m worried about taking so much medication. I’m still quite uncomfortable which is weirdly not my incision but more so the loose skin around it as my stomach is shrinking back from the pregnancy shape. How long were you recommend to take pain relief or how long afterwards did you need it??

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My OB prescribed me Percocet. I only took one the first night at home and it was making me feel a little fuzzy and not comfortable enough to care for my newborn in the middle of the night so I didn't take anymore after that. I took a couple of tylenols here and there when needed to take the edge off.

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I didn't have any medication after the first 24 hours. I got myself up and about pretty fast as I knew the longer I sat and didn't walk around it would be worse but everyone is different.

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I got tabs after and I took them until they ran out. I wish they would have given me more lol. Anything to get rid of the pain, I had stuff I had to do I couldn’t be bothered by having surgery.

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I only took ibuprofen and tylenol. took it regularly for about 9 days. once or twice a day until 15 days pp.

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I took it 10 days after my csection. Then I didn't feel it was necessary anymore as pain wasn't that bad.

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Took my meds until they ran out. I recovered fast and had no complications.

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Within 48 hours of delivery I was only taking Tylenol as needed for pain. It made me uncomfortable breastfeeding and taking anything stronger.

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I had 3 days in hospital on various stuff, then 10 days at home after on codeine and paracetamol along with iron tables and anti clotting injections oh and lactolose not that that did any help lol.

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I didn’t take any when I left the hospital, I had two kids at home that I had to care for and my newborn in the NICU and needed to be able to drive since my husband had to work.

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I only took the prescription meds for a day or two after getting home. I didn’t like how they made me feel, so I switched to OTC Tylenol and ibuprofen for about a week or so. Basically kept those up until I didn’t find myself watching the clock for the next dose because I was hurting.

How long did you take meds post c section??

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