Hello,
There is soo much info about pain meds it’s absolutely mind boggling. What’s very interesting is some like you do have bad reactions to it as well as others become dependent on it. But what’s also interesting is there are several studies in medical journals where some take them daily for pain. Yet, they show no signs of addiction or dependency, or severe or even minor side effects.
That’s probably the issue the fda has, is that it does serve a good purpose, but also has its cons. I have seen all three and it never seems to amaze me when it comes to this. During surgery is a whole different ball game because that is always only done by the anesthesiologist and with assisting from a nurse anesthetist and team. If individuals wake up during surgery and or remember it, then it was not done properly.
Now a days even where I’m at there is a special team and that is all they do. Generally surgeons (well state to state varies), physicians, anesthesiologist, neurologists, radiologiso can only do these types of procedures. Even normal emergency room doctors, etc would probably be in a lot of trouble if they did this with out the care team there.
But it goes to show and prove how complex the nervous system is and how tiny little changes can severely affect it.
I have had more than few refuse any type of pain med, sedation etc. which I always respect but lol also makes it super hard when they move or twitch and it’s affects how we can help them.
Some meds such as morphine some are allergic to and sadly one of th symptoms is having very violent nightmares, along with itching on the body. It also can have very severe withdrawals, similar to a benzodiazepines and affects the moods of the person. I have some respond great to norco pain med and horribly to morphine or OxyContin. But, I have seen my fair share of those who have adverse effects to norco but not others. If one ever does need it, I would speak with the anesthesiologist before ever going to the family practice. They would probably be able to determine where it is to your likening. Even then, we still have those who are terrified of it (I do understand the risk), and how they handle the pain and procedures is truly amazing.
@Fin I am sorry for what your going through but I will always send warm and happy vibes to you. Your high school ID card is classic. Isn’t insane how at your age in the string of days and the year is gone. But in that time it takes so long, and it’s the same for me I remember just last night all the fun I had in junior high and high school, and where has the time gone? Isn’t it great that we have good memories of the things that fly by.
@Hemmdog im curious as to what medication they gave you because, some of that of what you said is actually a withdrawal symptom. Granted it may have been years ago but some patients we have seen have severe reactions to it and sadly we have ever figured out why. Since not every one is identical, it would be nice to have something where people didn’t have to suffer through it.