Pain Control Suggestions??

NikkiS
on 2/18/08 9:21 pm - El Cajon, CA

So I was an idiot this weekend and sliced my fingers real good. Have a bunch of stitches and some cuts that cant be stitched. Needless to say it hurts like HE!! Well thay gave me Percocet for at night. I am taking Tylenol Cold Medicine for an upper respitory infection, so I am getting Tylenol. So is there anything else I can take for pain during the day while at work? I am in a brain fog, I know we arent suppose to do Motrin, Advil, Aleve, SO what is left? Am I forgetting anything? Any help or suggestions are appreciated!!!

Nikki

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christine mats
on 2/18/08 11:54 pm - oceanside, CA

RNY on 03/21/05

I'm so sorry to hear about your hand I hope you get better soon ,, I only know of one way to get rid of pain but you cant drink at work sorry ,,, I miss you and hope to see you soon *Christine*

Sheryl in So Cali
on 2/19/08 12:45 am - San Clemente, CA

RNY on 10/11/04

Nikki It is true that we should not take Ibuprophin long term. I had a similar situation (stabbed myself in the hand and had 8 stitches) and asked my surgeon's office. They told me as long I don't take it long term, once in a while is ok. Now that is my surgeon's opinion. Yours might be different. Why don't you call their office and ask.? Hope you feel better soon.

XOXOXO Sheryl

Lisa B
on 2/19/08 1:01 am - Riverside, CA

RNY on 02/05/07

Hi Nikki, I am so sorry you hurt your fingers...I am hurting just thinking about it...ow!!! I was going to tell you the same think Sheryl said...I too had a similar thing but it was with my back and Tylenol was giving me no relief. I called my surgeon and he said I could take Ibeprofen (sp?) as long as it was not long term...too much can cause us to have tummy ulcers and such. I took 800mg 3x a day for a couple of days and it gave me great relief. Call your surgeon and ask...you might be surprised. I hope it feels better soon!!!

BIG Hugs,
Lisa
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NikkiSsecretpal
on 2/19/08 1:16 am

Well OH MY GOODNESS my friend. Sounds like you had a terrible weekend. I am SO SORRY you are in pain. I hope you start feeling better.

Have a Blessed Day

Cyndi T.
on 2/19/08 1:17 am - Chino Hills, CA

RNY on 05/11/05 with

I take Ibuprofen when I have muscle aches after a long run--I figure nothing short term is going to cause an ulcer or liver damage. I only take it when I really need it, because Tylenol does nothing for me. Sorry about your fingers! Ouch!

Cyndi T.

Diane C.
on 2/19/08 2:03 am - Highland, CA

RNY on 12/11/06

Ouch Nikki, I hope that you are finding some relief by now. Just remember this, Aleve and those type of meds, take away swelling, tylenol is for pain. I was told once, to alternate the two, every 4 hours and it worked pretty good. Mine was for a different kind of pain, but it's certainly worth a try. Take care, Diane