pain meds that are safe for work

[nafcillin]

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are there any? I am on percocet right now and i don't feel comfie being on them at work (even though they help). This is a temporary thing but the pain is very major and because of internal bleeding I can't take NSAIDs, what type of pain killer would be safe to use at work?

 

[spacecowgirl]

I ended up having to take more time off for my surgery than expected because of this issue. I was lulu on Percocet and didn't feel safe working. better safe than sorry.

 

[nafcillin]

yeah I'm like an itchy, nauseous drunk on percocet but it works. I just can't take any more time off as I've already taken quite a bit of time off. I don't want to endanger patients but I also don't want to be writhing in pain, which can't be helpful to patients either.

 

[Praziquantel86]

yeah I'm like an itchy, nauseous drunk on percocet but it works. I just can't take any more time off as I've already taken quite a bit of time off. I don't want to endanger patients but I also don't want to be writhing in pain, which can't be helpful to patients either.

What is the pain related to? if it's post-op and you can't take NSAIDs, then there's not too much other than opiates. If it's muscle spasms, give a relaxant a whirl.

 

[nafcillin]

tramadol? muscle relaxants won't fix it.

 

[johnep34]

In UK, now standard practice to give a PPI with a NSAID.
johnep

 

[Doctor M]

yeah I'm like an itchy, nauseous drunk on percocet but it works. I just can't take any more time off as I've already taken quite a bit of time off. I don't want to endanger patients but I also don't want to be writhing in pain, which can't be helpful to patients either.

Suck it up...jk...why cant you take more time off? Are you working retail? Hospital? Use vacation or sick time...Get better! It's your health!

 

[Farmercyst]

I really hate to be the one to do this, but this isn't really something that should be discussed here. It's essentially medical advice.