Pregnant with chronic serious pain?!
Question: Pregnant with chronic serious pain.?
Ive had chronic pain for about 6 years now, since the 5th month of my first pregnancy. They didnt take me serious at that time until about the last month when they gave me tylenol 3 to take twice a day. After giving birth the pain actually got worse. So I had been taking hydrocodon 5 mg up to 5 x a day for all those years. I never ever went to extra doctors for it or pretended I lost it to get more or anything like that. Even if I had to go to a prompt care for anything I made sure they knew I was already on pain medicine and I refused it if they tried to give me more. I went to 3 different sets of physical therapy 1 that was over 2 months long. Done all the MRI and xray they've wanted, been completely cooperative. I have REAL pain. Now I am pregnant again....the pain never lessened enough that I didnt need medicine just to function normally and move and be productive, but now that I am pregnant (almost 7 months) it is getting MUCH worse...more like it was right after I had my daughter. My regular doctor weened me off of the vicodin, but then my OB gave me limited amounts of darvecet because she could tell how bad it was and I really can barely walk. She doesnt want to keep a continous prescription for them going, so she sent me to pain management. My first appointment is in Nov. I dont know what to expect there. Will they give me medicine.? Even though Im pregnant.? What will they do for me.? Regaurdless what it is, I need some help for this.Health Question & Answer
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Here is a website that will give you lots of info on the pain management treatments:
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Now this may not be your problem, but I am wondering if you have ever heard of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.? Or has your doctor ruled this out.? Have a little look at this site and see what you think. Remember I am not a doctor and nobody can diagnose you online; I just offer you this to let you see that there is a condition that can cause similar symptoms to yours, and something that can be done about it. it.http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/musclesjo...
Lots of hugs to you and baby, and I hope things will be better soon.Health Question & Answer
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Now this may not be your problem, but I am wondering if you have ever heard of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.? Or has your doctor ruled this out.? Have a little look at this site and see what you think. Remember I am not a doctor and nobody can diagnose you online; I just offer you this to let you see that there is a condition that can cause similar symptoms to yours, and something that can be done about it. it.http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/musclesjo...
Lots of hugs to you and baby, and I hope things will be better soon.Health Question & Answer
the real question is: what is this pain from.?.?
it's hard to say what they will do. in extreme cases, they will administer meds to the mother even if there is a slight risk to the baby as the health of the mother is paramount...and if your pain is so bad that it could trigger contractions and early labor, they may administer something for pain management.
the key is to get to the real root of the problem...what is causing this pain.? i am not getting any clarification of this in your question. is it that they just don't know.?
either way, this is YOUR health and now the baby's health that we are talking about. demand real answers. don't do anything you are not comfortable with. search for a doctor until you are comfortable with their diagnosis and treatment. don't just go along with things because they tell you to..educate yourself and take control.Health Question & Answer
it's hard to say what they will do. in extreme cases, they will administer meds to the mother even if there is a slight risk to the baby as the health of the mother is paramount...and if your pain is so bad that it could trigger contractions and early labor, they may administer something for pain management.
the key is to get to the real root of the problem...what is causing this pain.? i am not getting any clarification of this in your question. is it that they just don't know.?
either way, this is YOUR health and now the baby's health that we are talking about. demand real answers. don't do anything you are not comfortable with. search for a doctor until you are comfortable with their diagnosis and treatment. don't just go along with things because they tell you to..educate yourself and take control.Health Question & Answer
This really isn't the place you want to get medical answers while being pregnant,,, do you really trust your health, and that of your baby to just anyone with a computer and access to Yahoo.?.?
Are you hoping someone on Yahoo can help you more than your doctor.?.? It won't happen.
Here are a few links that will help you but nothing like talking to your doctor. .
http://health.discovery.com/centers/preg...
http://health.discovery.com/centers/pain...
BTW hydrocodone isn't exactly the medication you want to take being pregnant
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
from PDRhealth.com
The effects of Vicodin in pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Drug dependence occurs in newborns when the mother has taken this drug regularly prior to delivery. If you take it shortly before delivery, the baby's breathing may be slowed. Acetaminophen does, and hydrocodone may, appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.
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Are you hoping someone on Yahoo can help you more than your doctor.?.? It won't happen.
Here are a few links that will help you but nothing like talking to your doctor. .
http://health.discovery.com/centers/preg...
http://health.discovery.com/centers/pain...
BTW hydrocodone isn't exactly the medication you want to take being pregnant
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
from PDRhealth.com
The effects of Vicodin in pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Drug dependence occurs in newborns when the mother has taken this drug regularly prior to delivery. If you take it shortly before delivery, the baby's breathing may be slowed. Acetaminophen does, and hydrocodone may, appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.
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I am so sorry for all your pain, that must be horrible, raising a small child and being pregnant while in so much pain...honestly I think this is something that only a doctor could help you with, the only thing I could suggest is to just keep persisting until they find the root of the problem and don't give up...there is obviously something going on in your body that is not right at the moment. Don't let another doctor just prescribe more pain meds...persist until they find out what is wrong...God bless and I hope you can resolve your health issues before your second child comes.Health Question & Answer
I am so sorry for your the pain that you are currently experiencing. One thing that was left out is where the pain was. If the pain is in your back, I really recommend chiropractors.
First, a spinal misalignment can be the cause of your chronic pain. This causes a constant pull on muscles and ligaments until it is corrected.
Secondly, there are chiropractors who specialize with women who are pregnant. These chiropractors usually have specialized tables for the woman to lay on. It will allow you to lay on your stomach but still protects the baby. It also takes a lot of pressure off the spine. I know one chiropractor where the women come in just to lay on this table.
Keep in mind- you need to find the root cause of the problem. Drugs only relieve symptoms, they do not correct the problem. If it is a spine or joint problem, a chiropractor will be able to correct the core problem, then you won't need the drugs.
Good Luck with this. Health Question & Answer
First, a spinal misalignment can be the cause of your chronic pain. This causes a constant pull on muscles and ligaments until it is corrected.
Secondly, there are chiropractors who specialize with women who are pregnant. These chiropractors usually have specialized tables for the woman to lay on. It will allow you to lay on your stomach but still protects the baby. It also takes a lot of pressure off the spine. I know one chiropractor where the women come in just to lay on this table.
Keep in mind- you need to find the root cause of the problem. Drugs only relieve symptoms, they do not correct the problem. If it is a spine or joint problem, a chiropractor will be able to correct the core problem, then you won't need the drugs.
Good Luck with this. Health Question & Answer