Meds in hospital, keep taking them as normal?
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Meds in hospital, keep taking them as normal?| elainemeasures |
Posted: Oct 14 2009, 11:53 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 37 Member No.: 158 Joined: 19-March 09  |
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering what happens with your meds when you go in for ADR - do you take them as normal or are they stopped while getting stronger pain relief? I really don't want to stop them suddenly and I haven't been given any advice by my GP. Last time I stopped the tramadol and amitriptyline all in one go (after duff advice from a GP) I spent the night hallucinating and I could really do without that after a major operation in hospital  Thanks again for answering all my questions!! Elaine -------------------- 2003 Car accident whiplash injury lower back
2007 Abdominal pain, groin pain, leg pain and weakness 2008 MRI shows herniation, annular tear and dehydration of L5/S1 2008 Nerve conduction/EMG results - negative 2009 Discogram for L5/S1 incomplete. Repeat MRI results as above but no nerve compression. Pain due to chemical radiculitis. SI joint injections. Due to have ADR at L5/S1 at Warrington with Mr. S. on 3rd Dec 09. |
 
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| ajj1001 |
Posted: Oct 14 2009, 11:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 477 Member No.: 73 Joined: 13-January 08 |
This should get covered in your pre op, if it doesn't bring it up and they can advise you. Personally I took the same meds as before but some doses were increased as well as the additional stronger meds for both spine ops (and other ops I have had whilst on pain meds). I think it is dependant on what you are on and what you are being given.
-------------------- 2009 Std meds - Gabapentin, MR Tramadol, Paracetemol, Laxatives
May PLG Fusion L5/S1 Charite in situ March Started appealing dismissal at work. April Dismissed 2008 June MRI showed additional prolapse L2/L3 Feb Caudal Epidural, on Gabapentin since due to pain. 2007 Deterioration L5/S1 Facet arthritis, Loss of disc height. 2004 Return to Work 2002 Aug started rehab March 2 level ADR Charite L4/5, L5/S1 2000 Broadbased disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1 |
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| Alastair |
Posted: Nov 1 2009, 04:34 PM
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Alastair Group: Admin Posts: 1,102 Member No.: 2 Joined: 24-February 07 |
Hi Elaine,
I would continue to take your usual medication until told otherwise, take it with you in to hospital, which is good because it lets you continue with your medication until changed by the hospital staff, plus it's also good evidence of the medication that you have been prescribed by your doctor prior to surgery. People who have surgery overseas, quite often take a letter from their doctor plus a repeat prescription for their usual medication as evidence both for the hospital staff and for the Customs and Excise authorities. Good luck, Alastair  -------------------- Founder of this board 24th February 2007
ADR L5/S1 Surgery with Dr Zeegers 26th June2002 in Munich I live in West Yorkshire aged 73 now |
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