<p>I was on narcotics for months after my bone graft (after my bone cancer). Absolutely essential. I was fortunate to have minimal side effects, but that tapering down was tough. Night sweats and other symptoms of physical addiction. </p>
<p>For the stomach issues, I find myself wondering what you’re eating. Does what you eat or when you eat it affect how your stomach feels? What about white rice (which is a traditional digestive soother in many cultures)? Or rice bran? Or oatmeal? </p>
<p>I also find myself wondering about things like electrolyte imbalances. Healing bone insults (any orthopedic surgery qualifies by my definition) takes a lot of time and a huge amount of metabolic resources. I hesitate to advocate vitamins because they’re so easily abused–but is it possible your diet has been deficient in some way? Do you avoid fruits, vegetables, and other sources of healthy micronutrients? </p>
<p>The burning you describe follows the path of the vagal nerve. More info here: <a href=“Temporal Lobe: What It Is, Function, Location & Damage”>Temporal Lobe: What It Is, Function, Location & Damage; </p>