I've recently suffered a Salter Harris Fracture Type 2 in in my left knee, along with a sprained MCL. Because I am a hemophiliac (yes, I know, a female hemophilac - it's rare and I'm one of the few in the USA), I can't take any NSAIDs, as they thin your blood and it would cause bleeding in my joint (which also happened with said injury, but it was drained). I also have a fatel allergy to Tylenol since I was a toddler - I'll go into Anaphlyatic shock if it gets into my system. I was given a total of 4 cortisone shots, which helped, but the pain was still signifgant.The Orthopedic Surgen perscribed me Oxycodone for pain (the only other drug which I can take, Ultram, wasn't helping). I was perscribed 10 miligrams (2 Tablets), every 6 hours. But so many people have told me that I will become addicted before I know it, and I'm scared to take it now. What are the chances of this? Can I prevent it? I'm in allot of pain, but I'm afraid that I'll find myself addicted if I take it...
2006-08-30 16:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by Cherished_Bride 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I can't have acupuncture or anything that could cause bruising, because of the Hemophila (bleeding disorder). I just want to know if its possible to become addicted if I only take what was perscribed...
2006-08-30 17:07:48 · update #1
You seem very self aware....as long as you are taking as prescribed for pain you will be ok. When the time comes for you to stop taking pain meds , make sure your Dr weans you off then slowly. It may be beneficial for the Dr to prescibe a small amount of anti anxiety meds during that time also. I would only be cocerned at this point if you have addictive personality.... but like I said you seem very self aware, so I doubt thats an issue. You case is unique, take the meds to stop the pain. Just be aware of when pain decreases and talk to your Dr accordingly about it.
2006-08-31 04:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bone in my knee is infalted but according to doctors it'll deflate over time (and it has...really slowly though) so the pain and serious-ness is far from how your case is. but for me i just try to not fall or like hurt it and stuff so it doesn't hurt as much and doesn't get worse. don't know how much that helps but...
2006-08-30 17:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by wintermag52 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to consider alternative medicine, specifically, traditional Chinese medicine. It might take several tries to find a good doctor, but they may be able to help you.
2006-08-30 17:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by mjbee42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read all that but I don't wanna
2006-08-30 17:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please see tv chinal AAstha
2006-08-30 20:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by bhopedipak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋