Re: Pain Remedy Suggestions?

[Guest guest]

Daun, I have taken the Loritab at work but not the 2

tablespoons that it says to take. I would take 1/2 or

1 teaspoon and that would work just as if I took the

full dose and I would not get sleepy (and all that

other way it makes you feel).

Also, Extra Strength Tylenol may work. That is a pain

med you can take.

Also, make sure you are drinking enough water. Make

sure your kidneys are getting flushed out really well.

Hang in there.

Pam Marsh

--- naughteeheart@... wrote:

> Hello all,

>

> I was hoping someone could recommend a pain remedy -

> or medication that is GBS friendly. I had my surgery

> on 3/15.

>

> Sometimes upon standing up, my lower back hurts and

> its difficult to straighten up. Its happening more

> often. I left messages on Friday and Monday at the

> SSF facility, but haven't heard back from anyone. I

> wanted to talk to SSf first before going through my

> PCP - she's great - but she isn't as knowledgeable

> (sp?) as I would like about GBS.

>

> I do have some lortab left - but it makes me drowsy.

> Can't do that at work.

>

> Thans all,

>

> Daun

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Pam,

Thanks for the info. I'll try taking a small dose at home and see that works at home.

That makes sense about the water intake. I'll try to get another glass in and see if it helps.

Thanks again,

Daun Re: Pain Remedy Suggestions?

Daun, I have taken the Loritab at work but not the 2tablespoons that it says to take. I would take 1/2 or1 teaspoon and that would work just as if I took thefull dose and I would not get sleepy (and all thatother way it makes you feel).Also, Extra Strength Tylenol may work. That is a painmed you can take.Also, make sure you are drinking enough water. Makesure your kidneys are getting flushed out really well.Hang in there.Pam Marsh--- naughteeheart (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote:> Hello all, > > I was hoping someone could recommend a pain remedy -> or medication that is GBS friendly. I had my surgery> on 3/15. > > Sometimes upon standing up, my lower back hurts and> its difficult to straighten up. Its happening more> often. I left messages on Friday and Monday at the> SSF facility, but haven't heard back from anyone. I> wanted to talk to SSf first before going through my> PCP - she's great - but she isn't as knowledgeable> (sp?) as I would like about GBS. > > I do have some lortab left - but it makes me drowsy.> Can't do that at work.> > Thans all, > > Daun > >__________________________________________________________> Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video> search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand.> Always Free.> __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Daun,

Your PCP can still find some meds that are Ok for you. I would still make an appointment with him. I have problems with mine and I am on Flexiril. I told the PCP that I saw and he said that I shouldn't have any problems with it and I haven't had any so far.

Ramona

[Guest guest]

Ramona,

Thanks for the info on the medicine. I see my PCP next week - i'll mention it to her.

Still havent' heard anything from SSF. It's kind of disappointing - but expected at the same time. I am 15 weeks out, and still waiting to be scheduled for my 6 week follow up...

Thanks again,

Daun

Re: Pain Remedy Suggestions?

Hi Daun,

Your PCP can still find some meds that are Ok for you. I would still make an appointment with him. I have problems with mine and I am on Flexiril. I told the PCP that I saw and he said that I shouldn't have any problems with it and I haven't had any so far.

Ramona

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Daun , I would call SSF and talk to the operator and tell her you need to make an appointment in the Bariatric department. That happened to me where my appointment didn't get made for whatever reason. You don't want to leave a message they will transfer you to the appropriate department to make your appointment.

Ramona

[Guest guest]

Daun,

If you're 15 weeks out and still waiting for your six week follow-up,

you need to call and actually TALK to someone - you may just have

slipped through the cracks somehow. Call during the day when they're

in the office and if you can't get through, call the SSF operator and

ask to have her put you through to someone for an appointment.

Sometimes you just have to be assertive.

Cathy C.

>

> Ramona,

>

> Thanks for the info on the medicine. I see my PCP next week - i'll

mention it to her.

>

> Still havent' heard anything from SSF. It's kind of disappointing -

but expected at the same time. I am 15 weeks out, and still waiting

to be scheduled for my 6 week follow up...

>

> Thanks again,

>

> Daun

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Daun,

Try chiropractic! Since the weight loss, your back is moving around...

the natural curve is trying to come back from the mess that fatness

made of it. As we haul around those extra pounds, our back adjusts to

haul the flubber around. As we lose weight, the back can't always come

back to it's natural curve without a little manipulation. Pain drugs

won't fix that, neither will seeing a regular doctor....but my

chiropractor sure did. Randy and I both did without pain meds as fast

as we could, all that does is make you drowsy and that is not a good

thing.

I hope this helps!

Sue in Palmdale

[Guest guest]

>God,

I think I'll live with back pain for the rest of my life, not a bad

trade off id say.

Kerry

> Daun , I would call SSF and talk to the operator and tell her you

need to

> make an appointment in the Bariatric department. That happened to me

where my

> appointment didn't get made for whatever reason. You don't want to

leave a

> message they will transfer you to the appropriate department to make

your

> appointment.

> Ramona

>