right now i'm on the tail end of an attack. i need some ideas on pain management. for when this happends as it usually can take anywhere from 20 mins to 6 hours to go away. i am currently waiting for surgary, trips to the er and usless as they just give me pain killers and tell me to go home. i have adjusted my diet majorly, however i still seem to have attacks, please help
2007-11-01 13:43:50 · 3 answers · asked by peek_a_boo_ca2002 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
have tried, heating pad, warm baths. i do take pain killers but they don't work..... deep breathing helps a little.
2007-11-01 14:16:22 · update #1
About all you can do is eat very small meals with bland, no-fat foods. It may also help to remain semi-upright, so nothing is pressing on the gallbladder. Avoid all the cabbage family members, including broccoli- those tend to cause gas in the best circumstances. Until you have the surgery, there's not much that can be done except that and painkillers. You have just reached the point where there's no other options, unfortunately. Sorry you are having such frequent pain, hope the surgery date is close. You will feel immensely better when it's done, promise.
2007-11-01 13:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish they had given you some pain pills while waiting on the surgery. The pains are so bad. I would have to roll up on the floor. Have you tried tried a heating pad?..........xx
2007-11-01 14:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by lana s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid food triggers like fatty foods. Small meals. Take pain meds.
2007-11-01 13:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋