I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight.

Wednesday I will be 6 weeks post op. I guess I slept wrong or something last night but today my back is killing me. I took Tylenol and it feels like it didn't even touch the pain.

I'm currently sitting in bed with a heating pack on my back and my feet up. I've had back spasms like this before due to a car wreck in 2011.

So my question is, is it okay to take 7.5 lortab in pill form or what could I take that is prescription strength that is okay.

I've got an appointment scheduled with my Doctor for next week. I'm trying to get in this week.

I know I can't take prescription strength IB profin which is what I'd normally take for this. Generally it'll knock out the inflammation within hours.

I just want to be able to stand up straight again. ATM I'm in so much pain that it hurts to even walk.

i don't know the answer to that but be careful of taking too much tylenol at once. I think that lortab also contains it.

I was prescribed liquid lortab following surgery

I'm not sure when it's appropriate to use ice vs heat, but after I had back surgery a couple years ago an ice pack helped so much!!

Due to arthritis and spinal conditions, I take a 7.5 dose all the time if I need to up to every six hours. Been doing it since the day I came home from the hospital - almost a year, now. Never had a problem....it is ibuprophen that I can't take. That s**t nearly gave me stomach ulcers.....I was close to it.

Awesome. Thanks guys. I went ahead and took one and made sure to eat with it. I'm feeling much better. Between the heat, the hot tub and the lortab, hopefully I'll be back to normal tomorrow.

I have noticed that I don't have as much tolerance for medications as I used to.

I really hope you feel better soon. I take the generic version of lortab pills and have up to 3 times a day since day 4 post op. My surgeon said all of my meds could be kept in pill form and taken whole. Do watch how much Tylenol you are taking in a 24 hour period because Lortab also has Tylenol in it. Feel better soon!

The highest strength that comes in is 10/325, which is what I was taking after surgery, every 4 to 6 hours. The hydrocodone part (ie 5, 7.5, 10) should be taken as you need to relieve pain, while limiting side effects (sedation, constipation, nausea). The Tylenol portion should be limited to 4000mg per day, so roughly 12 tablets per day. Do not take your pain meds more than prescribed. If they are not working, call your md to get something different. There is no shame in using these drugs if you are uncomfortable...don't fall into the trap of comparing your recovery with anyone else's. Stay ahead of your pain, and you'll have a much more pleasant recovery!