Since March I have been complaining about serious butt, low back pain that seems to be mostly on the right side. Everyone said that's what happens in pregnancy. I am cuurently 20 weeks. I spent 200 dollars at the chiropractor, and bought a maternity bel for support. Neither of these options worked. I continued complaining. I am allergic to acetiminophen so my ob gave me oxycodone. She prescribed this 4/29/06, it is currently 6/16/06, and I still have a pill left. So I only take it if I can't stand it anymore. At night my husband has to carry me to the bathroom. Finally I made an appt with an orthepedic dr, who discovered I have broken cartilege in my hip. There's nothing they can do why I am pregnant, so after labor I will be having surgery. Until then I can take a cortizone shot, or stay on the oxycodone. I am scared for my baby and me. And my husband is so worried.
2006-06-16 04:37:36 · 7 answers · asked by BECCA 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Please do not leave rude answers to this question. I realize I am not dying and some of the answers I have gotten are not very helpful. Isn't that what this is all about.
2006-06-16 04:58:55 · update #1
I know this is both scary and painful for you. But your doctor will not do anything to harm you or the baby. You need to have faith in him. Do some research on sites like yahoo health and web md and find out what is your best option. Also it might not hurt to get a second opinion just to see what another doctor feels about your options. Not saying your doctor is wrong just doing research.
Good luck and stay positive!!! I am sure everything will be ok!
2006-06-16 04:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by foolnomore2games 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oxycodone is a class B drug, meaning studies haven't shown it to cause any adverse side effects. If I were you, I'd get the hell away from it though...it's incredibly addictive (as most narcotics are). What are the risks of the cortisone shot? That sounds like a better choice to me. You should really ask your OB the pros and cons of each.
2006-06-16 05:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your doc says its ok to take that kind of medication then it should be fine. have you tried doing research on that type of medication and the effects it has while your pregnant? i also had extreeme back pain while i was pregnant...i got into a minor car accident when i was 5 months pregnant...i also went to the chiropractor..it helped some but i had to go 3 days a week for it to help any
2006-06-16 04:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by gaigesmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STAY ON THE OXYCODONE LIKE THE OB PRESCRIBED THE BABY SHOULD BE JUST FINE TRUST IN YOUR OB AND IF YOU CANT GET A SECOUND OPINION FROM ANOTHER OB
2006-06-16 04:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by catherinemullozzi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this will not hurt or kill you or your baby so stop worrying now it is just going to be very painful for you and all you can do is rest,at least it isnt life threatening,some women find they have cancer when they are pregnant and have to decide on their lives or the babies,yours at least are safe
2006-06-16 04:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, honey im sorry. just do what your doctor tells you to do. he's not going to tell you anything that would hurt either you or your baby, so do what he tells you and dont worry about it. everything will be okay. good luck!
2006-06-16 04:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, see a doctor
2006-06-16 04:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by California lvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋