https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:04:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290985 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:03:29 +0000 gingerbebe 2290985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on combo Vicodin and ibuprofen for about a week, then just ibuprofen. But I had an incredibly easy recovery from my C-section and was up and peeing and walking within a few hours and never had too much pain other than that soreness that kicks in 4-5 days PP but I was running back and forth to NICU from my bed every two hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290954 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:08:05 +0000 daniellemybelle 2290954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on hydrocodone and ibuprofen. I can't remember how long I took it but I remember being encouraged to wean off and I didn't feel ready. I was in a lot of pain and for the first week before I got my staples out if I didn't stay on top of my meds I was miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290950 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:03:24 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2290950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Percocet and Motrin round the clock in the hospital (I didn't feel like I needed that much but they wanted to make sure no pain was increasing my BP). Went home after 4 days and only took pain meds sporadically for a few more days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290784 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:49:53 +0000 yoursilverlining 2290784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had OxyContin in the hospital, every 4-6 hours and something else in between (something regular like Advil/Motrin/Tylenol). Had OxyContin for about a week after discharge, maybe 1-2 a day, with regular pain meds when/as needed. Then just a Tylenol/Advil when I needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290750 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:36:43 +0000 PixieStix 2290750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Percocet and 2 Motrin. I took this combo when I was really starting to hurt, at the end of the day usually. I stopped using the percocet after about a week maybe and just relied on the Motrin when needed. I moved a lot, just as an FYI. Dunno if that helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290668 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:09:19 +0000 ShootingStar 2290668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in the hospital for about 5 days and took percocet every 4 hours I think? And 600mg Ibuprofen every 8 hours. Once I left I took the percocet less often but continued it for another few days. By by the time I went to my 2 week appointment I had stopped percocet entirely and was taking just ibuprofen as needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290583 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:45:27 +0000 Mae 2290583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never took any narcotics, but i did alternate advil and tylenol for like... maybe 2 weeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290513 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:52:08 +0000 jh524 2290513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: after my C section I was on oxycodone alternating with Tylenol, a Iron tablet and stool softener pill. After about 7 days, Tylenol only until I no longer needed it. At 7-9 days I could still hardly walk well. Just be careful, and take it easy!! If your still in pain for another week I'd call your dr. But 9 days post section, I think some pain is still normal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290473 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:24:17 +0000 plantains 2290473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Advil round the clock for about 10 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290439 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:01:59 +0000 Ash 2290439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took motrin from 24 hours out until about 7 days I'd say. Nothing else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290339 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:52:04 +0000 babynumber1 2290339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my c section last Monday and am still taking ibuprofen around the clock and Percocet 2-3 times a day. I have one spot that has searing pain that isn't near my incision. The Dr said it is one of the internal layers of sutures that is tied off. She said sometimes they are tight at the ends. Hopefully by the end of the week the stabbing pain will improve and I can stop Percocet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290333 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:46:10 +0000 Mamasig 2290333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a week? If something feels wrong, definitely call your doctor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290331 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:41:41 +0000 twodoghouse 2290331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had norco in the hospital and a prescription for 7 days worth at home, but I started stretching the time between them so that they lasted till 10 days or so. Also took Motrin around the clock. I'd ask the dr if you're concerned! I had an incision check at 10 days PP and everything looked good, but sometimes pain would flare up if I did too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290325 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:35:43 +0000 tinyperson 2290325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Once the heavy meds wore off in hospital, I took ibuprofen every six hours until I went home, then I took it every 12 hours or so. I never filled the percoset rX I had - but everyone's different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290321 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:32:41 +0000 erinbaderin 2290321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm jealous of all you ladies with the good meds - I was sent home 36 hours after my c section with nothing but Advil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290293 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:15:50 +0000 CakeLady 2290293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Norco and ibuprofen for about a week and then switched to just ibuprofen for a few more days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290262 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:58:18 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2290262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Tylenol 3 (Tylenol w/ Codine) and ibuprofen for about the first 10 days. Then weaned to just the advil. Once I hit 2 weeks, I was pretty good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290259 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:56:56 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2290259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I had an ingrown hair around 7day PP that caused me immense pain. It felt like pulling! It was right on my incision line and hurt worse than the actual recovery from surgery. </p> <p>I would ask your doctor to do an incision check! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290252 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:55:14 +0000 LBee 2290252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Percoset for 10 days and then stopped cold turkey. It made me feel groggy and I felt like advil addressed my pain after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290249 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:53:38 +0000 autumnlove 2290249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took pain meds (Norco and ibruprofen) around the clock for 10 days and a few more times after that. I was completely done by 14 days. The PP pain was the worst this time...I don't remember taking meds for this long after LO 1 or 2.</p> <p>Hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-your-c-section-what-pain-meds-were-you-on-and-for-how-long#post-2290235 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:44:05 +0000 BSB 2290235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 9 days PP and I'm still taking pain meds. I'm on percoset and ibuprofen. I think I pulled something and now the pain meds aren't exactly working. It's not pain near my incision site but higher up in near the abdomen. I'm thinking that maybe I need a muscle relaxer or something. I'm going to call my OB today to see what they suggest. </p> <p>I did get my percoset refilled on Friday and I asked the dr if pain is normal after a week. She said it depends on the person but said that I should start feeling better by the end of this week and shouldn't need the percoset next week. </p>