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Re: Terrible Pain ((( Judy )))
From: sela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 26 22:28:46 2000
Dear Judy, Please ask your doctor about getting a prescription for
oxycontin instead of Vicodin. It has worked so well for me. It does not
make you sleepy or feel strange. It actually gives me energy. It comes in
10 mg to 40mg. I take 10 mg 2 times a day. It takes the edge off of the
pain. I do better pain wise if I take 20 mg 2 times a day, but it does
constipate me so I just take less. Please, please ask your doc to be put on
it. I think it could really help you better than Vicodin. Take care, Ale
-----Original Message-----
From: Judy <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: Terrible Pain ((( Judy )))
>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
>>>
>
>--
>Judy
>
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