my sister went to the hospital and they gave her a shot of morphine to relax muscles. The next morning she couldn't walk. Went back to diff hospital and they said the other hospital must have given her the shot in her siatic nerve or even her spine. my question.... shouldn't the drugs wear off eventually and then she should be able to walk again? Anyone know for sure?
2006-10-15 16:05:55 · 4 answers · asked by peachy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
the drugs should only stay in your system for a few days to a week... if your sister had someone hit a nerve with the needle she could experience some temporary to permanent damage. I would have her see a neurologist for another opinion and perhaps an EMG test.
2006-10-16 06:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your posed question did not say for sure where the shot was given. But there is a chance that a nerve could have been damaged. If this happened she will not be able to walk after the drug wears off, which I believe will be after about 24 hours or so. You should talk to a neurologist who can give you a better idea of how long it will take or if the damaged nerve will heal.
2006-10-15 16:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by scramble95 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have same problem we siatic nerve and i,m gona behonest with you,If she can,t walk in 72 hours,Thats how long it takes for med. to get out of system,tHey Skrewed up by hitting spine,Which is very dangerous and can pelize her!But don,t freak out,Wait to all yhe meds are out of her system,Hopfully,they only hit here Siaitic nerve!But even if she turns out o.k.She has a great law suit because they pevixed her for days!Tell your brother inlaw to get lawyer advice,aome give it for free!The Hospital skrewed up ether way,and the other hospital will even try to cover there mistakes,The docs. all stick together when one skrews up!Get all the records,Now from both hospitals before they catch on there may be law suit becaose the records will get lost or be changed!Good Luck,Hoolywood
2006-10-16 01:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically she should be able to recover completely, this should wear off in a few days, good luck
2006-10-15 16:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋