Re: Terrible Pain ((( Judy )))
From: Judy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 26 15:32:48 2000
Belle,
Thanks for your concern. I do have nausea, but my prescription of
vicodin does say I can take one or two pills every 4 to 6 hours. So
what I do is take one pill every two hours if needed to spread out the
medication. I don't know if this is wrong, but it seemed logical to me.
I try to limit my dose so I don't take two at once hoping the pain
relief would happen after one pill. About the emergency room. I am a
single mom, I couldn't possibly get myself there in the middle of the
night with my daughter in tow. I wish I had that kind of support where
I could make that happen. And ofcourse ,for me the pain is the worst in
the middle of the night. I wake up from a deep sleep gasping from pain.
I just had a lap, I think each surgery makes my condition worst. Prior
to the surgery I knew what my pain cycle was, now I am just waiting to
see how long this will last. It is taking longer.... to end...Thanks
for caring
--
Judy
At Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Belle wrote:
>
>Hi Judy,
>
>I am sorry to hear of the pain you are having and I understand exactly what
>you are saying about doctors who wont admit they don't know and we suffer
>for it...I feel for you so much and for what has happened to you...
> but something you said has me very worried.If you are taking pain meds
>every 2 hours you are at risk of over dosing and damage to your liver..I
>know of no pain med that can be taken every 2 hours.... it should be 4 to 6
>hourly.If you have nausea or vomitting I would be worried that you are at a
>toxic level....If you are worried that you have taken too much...please call
>your local ER and tell them how much you have ingested and the name of the
>meds you have taken.
>I don't mean to scare you but when the pain is that severe you should go to
>the ER and hopefully they will give you something strong enough to relieve
>it..even if its just for a few hours..
>Good Luck and let us know how you get on.
>Best Wishes,
>
>Belle.
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Judy <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 2:38 PM
>Subject: Terrible Pain
>
>> I am once again experiencing terrible pain that is only relieved by pain
>> meds almost every two hours. When the pain meds kick in I almost
>> believe it is just a dream. I had a lad 3 weeks ago and I think my pain
>> is worse. I am at my wits end and feel so angry. I wish doctors would
>> just say they don't know without giving false hope regarding surgery. My
>> doctor said she felt sure she could relieve my pain. Instead she
>> removed a healthy ovary and who know perhaps stimulated more pain in my
>> poor body. I do feel quite depressed like I will never get on with my
>> life. I finally have started accepting the fact that I am sick and have
>> chronic pain whatever the reason. I am so scared about the future and
>> my capacity to face it. Thanks for listening.
>>
>> --
>> Judy
>>
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Judy
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