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Hello Everyone,

Today is my 1st day back to work since my surgery on May 9, 2005. It seems that

the procedure has helped with the pain although the hospital stay was a

nightmare. After surgery my blood pressure was too low for me to receive any

pain medication. The Dr. at first thought I had a collapsed lung so I had to go

to x-ray and during that time my IV became blocked. The dr. ordered an IV nurse

to come in that night to restart but she was unable to do so. After the 3rd try

and no pain meds I was in alot of pain. By 8am the next morning (Tues) I had

not passed any urine and it was very important to get fluids in me. My nurse

finally got it on the 1st try (that was the only chance I would give her) in of

all places my thumb. I had an excellent vein there. she said she use to work

pediatrics and that was how she became so good. I got a whole bag of fluids

with in an hour and my bloodpressure finally was normal so I got my pain med (2

lortab 7.5) I had been on oxycontin 80mg bid but never recieved it while I was

in the hospital. I went home and started my oxy again and on Thursday my mom

said she didn't think I should still be on that because it wasn't on my d/c

order only the lortab. She took it home that day and by saturday I was

hallucenating. I say spiders everywhere and felt like I was being hit in the

head with an axe. I remember jerking alot like a seizure. and I have epilepsy.

I even woke up several times screaming at the top of my lungs. I stayed in bed

sweating profusely and freezing and jerking and such. Sunday I felt a little

better but still edgy and irriatable. Monday I got worse again and told my mom

to bring me back my oxycontin until I could get ahold of my pain doctor to get

off this medicine. It is Tuesday and I have yet to hear from him. I am happy

to say that over the few days I was off the oxy I did not have any panc pain

just my back is sore. After getting 2 doses of my oxy I felt better and was

able to cook dinner for my kids. The wanted of all things Jumbalya with

sausage. It is my absolute favorite. I never ate it before because it would

make my panc hurt well it didn't this time. I only had a little.

I wanted to say THANK YOU to the ones who sent me get well wishes I love ya

guys!!!

Sincerly,

Patty Duley,

Office Coordinator

L. Doering, MD

Louisville Oncology

3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 405

Louisville, KY 40207

(502)899-3366 ext. 142

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[Guest guest]

Patty that is really terrific that the block appears to be

succesful. I hope it last years and years. Did the doc tell you how

long it was expected to last?

Do you think your reaction, the aggitation and hallucinations, were

withdrawel from the Oxy or an allergic reaction to the lortab? It

kind of sounds a little like withdrawel to me. I had something

similiar when I stopped taking demerol except no hallucinations.

Albeit my reaction was much milder then yours it was an awful

feeling, and lasted about 3 days. They have put me on Oxycontin and

Oxycodone for BT after last weeks surgery. Are you back to taking

the same dose as before your op?

I'm glad your doing well and enjoyed your Jambalya. That is one of

my favs too. My youngest's birthday is coming up and that is what

she has requested for her special dinner. We will have to compare

recipes one day.

Hope you hear from your doc soon and that is fantastic that you are

feeling so much better. When is the graduation? You'll be dancing

in the streets..LOL!!

Warmly,

[Guest guest]

,

I'm pretty sure it was withdrawls. I just left another message with the pain

doctor about getting off the oxy asap. As far as the length the block is

suppose to last.....the doctor said he hopes for 2years at least.

My son graduates from high school on May 28, 2005. OH MY GOD!!! MY BABY HAS

GROWN UP!!! Where in the hexx did the time go. It won't be long before I will

have grandchildren....well at least another 10 years.ha ha.

Thanks for your concern

Patty Duley

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[Guest guest]

Chrisitine! How are you! I have just got back after a few days of not getting

online and saw where you were posting. I have not caught up yet. I have had a

rough few weeks so I started at the bottom, the newest emails and am working

my way back to the oldest. So I am sorry that I missed your " comeback " . I hope

you are well!

Take care,

Angie in SC

" The happiest of people don't necessarily have the

best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along

their way. "

[Guest guest]

2 years, thats awesome!! Have you talked with your doc yet? Maybe if

you were to taper down the oxy that will help with the withdrawels.

You were on a hefty dose for a long time. Withdrawing is expected,

unfortunetly.

My eldest graduated last year and her dad and I were talking, we will

probably be grandparents within the next 10 years!! Yup where did the

time go. Shoot I am not getting older tho, I am just now getting it

right.

Take care,