I had surgery june.30 for the above (wrist
area). Day surgery, local
freezing/ansthetic, kept awake. Since
surgery I have not been well. Pain has
increased, keeping arm elevated like I was
told to. Failed to get pain med from
hospital due to being a nervous wreck,
forgot. Was taking extra strength
tylenol, switched to tylenol #1 (small
amount of codeine). Nausea, poor
appetite- lost 10 pounds in 5 days.
Eating jello, dry toast, drinking water,
apple juice, flat 7-up. Feel really hot
at times, face flushes. Burning pain,
spasms, swelling in wrist/hand. Figured
there would be some pain after surgery.
Temp of 100-101 f this week. Gone now.
Still have hot sensations, arm pits sweat.
Felt dizzy last night, small bout of
diarrhea. I decided to stop taking
tylenol #1, thought it was upsetting my
stomach. Switched to advil, helps a
little. Surgeon will not be back from
holidays until july.18. Family doctor
also away on vacation. Should I head
back to the hospital (er) where I had the
surgery or go to a clinic? Is all of
this normal? Also under family stress
which does not help recovery. Thanks for
your help!
