Abbott bumped me upstairs to the hospital last night with the plan of nailing down a pain regimen that works, under close supervision. Major changes so far include loads of IV antinausea and pain meds, and replacing my 12mcg Fentanyl patch with a 50mg patch. The pain comes
And goes. I was feeling no pain at all last evening, but right now it is wheedling it's way back, waiting for a recent dose to kick in.
So far I am very pleased with the oncology/cancer floor at Abbott. I may be here it a day or two until the get the pain under control and have a plan that works.
My mood is not perfect, but at least I can think about something other than the pain.
My dog is safely with friends, also, though I am told she might be allowed to visit!
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See if you can get a massage from the Penny George institute, they are awesome! Gotta love a hospital that uses complementary therapies! X000xxxx Lynn S-M
Here's a new pain scale that you can use. It made me laugh even when my back pain was at Too Serious For Numbers. Hyperbole and a Half I hope you're getting some relief from the pain.
We gotta get our schedules together, bro. I leave, you go in. Now i might be coming to join you. Thanks for passing on your advice/wisdom/experience/knowledge in the midst of your own suffering.
I have my fingers and toes crossed that they are finally able to find the right plan of action to battle your back pain and combat the nausea. I am also happy to hear your dog might be able to visit. Animals have healing powers too. :-)
@ Nykol, when I was in ER on Friday I mentioned the Too Serious for Numbers pain scale. The nurse had seen it and agreed when I recommended every medical facility swap them out! :-)
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